Need info on converting power to manual steering

[knowyourenemy66]

Look for a steering box from the square box style body s10, the early years '81 and up. Turning/steering won't be a problem while moving. It will be a little stiff when sitting still but will be fine as soon as you start rolling.

 

[skulledmonte84]

Look for a steering box from the square box style body s10, the early years '81 and up. Turning/steering won't be a problem while moving. It will be a little stiff when sitting still but will be fine as soon as you start rolling.

Does it mater if it's from a 2wd or 4wd or a square box style body s10 Blazer ?

 

[knowyourenemy66]

I'm not sure about the 4wd or the blazer. The base model s10 is what I would look for. You may want to google some s10 forums and search there or ask about similarities and/or differences. Wish I knew more to tell you.

 

[skulledmonte84]

I'm not sure about the 4wd or the blazer. The base model s10 is what I would look for. You may want to google some s10 forums and search there or ask about similarities and/or differences. Wish I knew more to tell you.

Well thanks for taking the time to explain everything to me,an maybe these post will help someone else out too.Thanks again man Stay safe

 

[oldiejams]

I have an '78 regal [street car] that I converted. I used the box and arm from an '85 s-10. Both arms are the same in my setup. This may not be true in all situations. The advantages are; no pulley drag from the pump to the crankshaft [free horsepower] and less weight [less weight is faster]. I have a very light regal, 2500 lbs. It has been gutted, has a fiberglass front clip and I run 4" wide tires on the front. Steers easily with one hand, just like power steering even when sitting still.

any one know about how much hp gain from removing power steering? weight is easy to calculate lol

 

[skulledmonte84]

I have an '78 regal [street car] that I converted. I used the box and arm from an '85 s-10. Both arms are the same in my setup. This may not be true in all situations. The advantages are; no pulley drag from the pump to the crankshaft [free horsepower] and less weight [less weight is faster]. I have a very light regal, 2500 lbs. It has been gutted, has a fiberglass front clip and I run 4" wide tires on the front. Steers easily with one hand, just like power steering even when sitting still.

any one know about how much hp gain from removing power steering? weight is easy to calculate lol

Power steering pumps can easily suck-up 20 to 30 horsepower.This i just read on a forum "How can I make "Free" horsepower"

 

[skulledmonte84]

I have an '78 regal [street car] that I converted. I used the box and arm from an '85 s-10. Both arms are the same in my setup. This may not be true in all situations. The advantages are; no pulley drag from the pump to the crankshaft [free horsepower] and less weight [less weight is faster]. I have a very light regal, 2500 lbs. It has been gutted, has a fiberglass front clip and I run 4" wide tires on the front. Steers easily with one hand, just like power steering even when sitting still.

any one know about how much hp gain from removing power steering? weight is easy to calculate lol

check out the link: http://www.badasscars.com/index.cfm/pag ... prd101.htm

 

[knowyourenemy66]

Thanks for the link. I've heard of the alternator trick. Another way to gain some hp is to switch to an electric fan. No pulley drag on crankshaft. Lightening up is a good way to go fast. Go with aluminum waterpump, radiator and heads as I did. Fiberglass bumpers, fenders, hood etc.. save alot of weight. Of course, your budget will determine how light and fast you can go! 8)

 

[skulledmonte84]

yea i notice some hp gain difference when i got rid of my flex fan,now i am really wanting to get rid of my power steering to see how much more,i think i'll just take the belt off an try to tell that way lol.if i don't care for the manual steering i just switch back yea i got the aluminum water pump, radiator,an Fiberglass hood,they all help,Also some might not know there's a pretty big weight difference in steel rims an aluminum rims.I don't understand why them guys running 24's or bigger rims don't think about hp loss.it's just slowing there sh*t WAY DOWN,but if it ever floods they'll have no problem That's the only reason i can see that they want them lol hell i don't know

 

[skulledmonte84]

lol