Electric Power Steering Pump

[DeLaSoul]

Hi,

Okay, bit of an unusual one here but I am looking to remove the standard power zapping power steering pump and replace it with an electric one. I also need to clear some space at the front of the engine, so electric pump seems to be the simplest option allowing me some power steering. What I can't find is someone who has done it on any car that has managed to keep the speed sensitivity of the pump intact. Some of the ones I have seen around the web are set up using a switch on the dashboard so the pump can be turned on or off but I want to try and keep the original feel of my car. Toyota, Mazda, Peugout, and several american brands have all done electro hydraulic steering so the pumps are out there

Question - Has anyone else looking into this and if so did they find any good info on linking the speed of the pump to the speed of the car? I honestly believe it can be done, but I haven't seen one yet for reference. I know pumps from the Toyota MR-2 can be made to fit and are available on the Bay, just want to make it speed sensitive. A guy over on the K20A.org forum has listed the parts and wiring diagrams but still not made it speed sensitive !

Cheers,

Dave

[noodels]

cant you put a varible dial switch on the dash for this one

or and a miro switch on the gear lever 1-2-3-4-5 to adjust power to pump

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Citroen-Saxo- ... 3cc8eeff47

[DeLaSoul]

Not really, the steering would then be set to different levels by hand - I want it to be controlled by vehicle speed. Some pumps/steering ECU's have a vehicle speed input, but I've not seen anyone yet get it so it work as OEM