No Pumps, No Pullys, No Belts, No Hoses, No Fuid, No Leaks, No Engine Brackets, Less Parasitic HP Drain on the Engine. ~ 35% Less Steering Effort
Not the least expensive path to Power Steering but I do like all the benefits.
Electric Assist Power Steering with my Manual Box.
360 Watt, 30 Amp Motor @12VDC
Will need to size alternator accordingly... Not a problem with modern alternator options.
Already planned for new steering column...
Unisteer Performanc EPS
http://www.unisteer.com/electric-power-steering/improved-electra-steer-ididit-steering-column-kit.html
(https://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/attachments/8052400-400x400-jpg.1715031707/)
A 5 year old article
Electronic Power Steering - http://www.hotrod.com/articles/1201sr-electronic-power-steering/
Installation Manual:
file:///C:/Users/Randy/Desktop/657240%202in%20Column%20220-360%20Electra-Steer%20Kit.pdf
The Unit is intended for normal highway use in vehicles not exceeding 4500 lbs (2000 kg).
The column MUST be firmly anchored. All Torque required to steer the vehicle will be transferred through the column mounts.
The unit CANNOT be mounted near a heat source, exposed to excessive moisture/water, or submerged under water.
All Steering Shafts, Joints, U-Joints, and Connectors must be designed to withstand the full load of the steering system to which the electric motor is being installed.
The Wiring, Module, and Motor must not be tampered with. Any modification to the Module or Motor will void any existing or implied warranties, if so offered.
Silver Sport Transmissions also offers a kit? Thought I'd post so you could compare features/pricing etc...
https://forum.e-bodies.org/wheels-tires-brakes-suspension-and-steering/12/electric-power-steering-kit-for-e-bodys/793/msg10423#msg10423
Quote from: Brads70 on March 25, 2017, 10:17:43 AM
Silver Sport Transmissions also offers a kit? Thought I'd post so you could compare features/pricing etc...
https://forum.e-bodies.org/wheels-tires-brakes-suspension-and-steering/12/electric-power-steering-kit-for-e-bodys/793/msg10423#msg10423
Thanks Brad!
Will give it a look.
Ordered this Ididit Tilt column and EPAS Performance Electric Power Assisted Steering Kit for the Barracuda.
Have to figure out what steering wheel, adapter and horn button we want to use.
Need to get the seats located and mounted and figure out the correct location, length, angle, etc.
Neon SRT4 Seats need to have some modified brackets made up for them.
This is the Kit, Steering column and a YouTube video of an EPAS install in and early A-Body Barracuda.
(https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2612/2646/products/A_Body_480x480.jpg?v=1522961281)
(https://www.carid.com/images/ididit/items/1120320010.jpg)
I like the idea quite a bit and wish I had gone this route. Are you able to have variable assist based on vehicle speed?
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Let me know how that works out on the a-body.
My quick ratio box on the 69 Barracuda is pretty loose. I'm looking at options now.
Quote from: GoodysGotaCuda on December 30, 2019, 03:48:45 AM
I like the idea quite a bit and wish I had gone this route. Are you able to have variable assist based on vehicle speed?
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The amount of assist is based on feedback to the computer and the amount of assist provided can be adjusted with a potentiometer that comes with the kit.
One of the beauties is that at highway speeds there is little to no assist needed so none is given which means only when assisting is the load increased on the alternator. No parasitic HP drain in a straight line.
Likewise in a parking lot moving slow the increased resistance feedback increases the assist.
Fail-safe is back to manual steering if the electric motor were to quit.