Power steering options

[62440]

I'm getting old and the "Old Armstrong Steering" is getting to the point where l don't enjoy driving my car anymore. Is there anything new on the market for power steering options and still keep sort of a muscle car look

 

[ckessel]

Just to the right of your picture. BAC. Bergman Auto Craft.

 

[Darter6]

My buddy put the Bergman set up on his 64 Dodge wagon. Loves it !

 

[493 Mike]

Adapt a late model electric steering unit. There are a couple that are readily available in the junkyards.
Mike

 

[62440]

My main concern is l just put a set of Headman Elite ceramic headers on last year and l think it said no power steering. The Bergman system is just a replacement for existing power steering. Electric steering sounds interesting but l know nothing about it.

 

[67belvedere/225]

first thing I did when I got my car, I did a ps pb swap , much better. the thing is no ps your turning for ever

 

[RJRENTON]

My main concern is l just put a set of Headman Elite ceramic headers on last year and l think it said no power steering. Electric steering sounds interesting but l know nothing about it.

GM has been using it for years....it is basically an electric motor, under the dash mechanically attached to the steering column via a small gear box with a special electric motor, called a "brushless DC motor" or an ECM, an Electrically Comutated Motor, that is conttolled by a rotary positioner, that sends the angular position of the steeting wheel and shaft to the control unit that in turn, energizes the steering ECM, either CW OR CCW, to help turn the steering mechanism. Its usually part of a rack and pinion steering system not like a linkage system and a worm and roller steering box that is hydraulically assisted as is a typical power steering system. The motor assisted system works flawlessly, once set up and the steering system still functions in the advent of an electrical system break down. The system uses little power, perhaps a few amps DC, so you will not be required to add a new alternator and associated wiring. Just my opinion of course.
BOB RENTON

 

[62440]

Great information, what vehicle would be a good candidate for a junk yard swap

 

[493 Mike]

Great information, what vehicle would be a good candidate for a junk yard swap

I read a article about this swap a while back but, I can't recall where right now. I'm sure it can be found with a little web surfing. I do recall it was a foreign make, maybe Japanese.
Mike

 

[62440]

Got it figured out, they should advertise here. epasperformance.com
Thanks Guy's

 

[JG71B]

Got it figured out, they should advertise here. epasperformance.com
Thanks Guy's

Just checked that out. Pricey but, I bet that would feel real nice! Install I don't think would be too bad

 

[Darter6]

Go over to A bodies.A member just installed electric power steering in a 68 Valiant.
Member's name is Kursplat

 

[ChargerST]

One common issue with retrofit EPAS systems is that the return to center of the steering wheel is diminished or even totally gone! You need a lot more caster than the OEM setup in order to retain return to center (at least 4° caster or even more)!