Did i miss something? I remember you stating the last electric steering pump wasnt sufficient enough for racing and you were going to make the switch to a mechanical pump on the engine. I ask because im intrigued with deleting my engine powered steering pump and i like what you have going on.
I know the electric pump will serve me good because my car will never see a circuit race. Most quick side to side steering ill be doing is in a grocery store parking lot.
You’re right. The first time I competed with the Volvo setup I quickly discovered its shortcomings. That’s when I switched to the hydraulic, KRC pump. The KRC setup was great when underway but sucked at less than parking speeds. Really had to rev the engine to get it to turn at times. Which was fine but it was annoying. The other caveat was retaining air conditioning. The KRC mounted where the passenger side idler mounted and I was forced to run a stretch fit belt. Some time later, I discovered a couple of vendors that offered pump speed controllers.
Eventually the KRC started to leak on the stretch fit belt which would cause it to slip and AC output suffered for daily usage. I dealt with it until the recent, catastrophic failure and decided enough was enough.
In review, my reasoning for the change:
1. Crappy low speed manners
2. Engine speed dependent
3. Stretch fit belt issues
4. Catastrophic failure
That was my reasoning to switch back. I haven’t ordered a controller just yet but I won’t be competing again until November due to work. I’m only interested in keeping the car on the road right now.
