how can I get more steering angle?

[DeucesAllin]

basically- you dump the pump and run the same setup the 2014 silverados do

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[someotherguy]

Wondering what converting to electric steering has to do with OP's question?

Richard

 

[DeucesAllin]

I got the idea from dirt modified guys running ATV electric power steering bixes, btw. Then found out about these.

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[DeucesAllin]

Wondering what converting to electric steering has to do with OP's question?

Richard

...Talking about modified steering, circle tracking... seemed foolish to me on stock, or even aftermarket crank driven ps sys.

Carry on.

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[someotherguy]

Not saying your suggestion was out of place in the general topic at hand but to be specific his question was about increasing steering angle. That's not gonna happen by just changing how the steering is powered. He's likely going to have to make spindle mods but as I mentioned earlier take a seriously close look at what all is going to interfere with the travel of all the parts involved, as the limits are there for good reason, to prevent moving part contact - though I do suspect the limits are generous because stock is designed "safe" with a margin of error. However, you also can assume he's lowered, which is going to affect those tolerances as well.

Though I don't think anybody mentioned circle tracking. OP was working on a drift truck which to me means road course, not dirt track.

Hell I'd say on a road course he might try experimenting with dumping all the fluid out of the P/S system, ditch the pump, and loop the hose. Quicker ratio box than a manual (which was never offered on a GMT400 anyway) and no more drag from all the fluid in the system. It may not work on this type of setup but it would be interesting to try, and if it doesn't work, he can easily reverse it. The guys running R&P on lighter cars seem to get some value out of it.

Richard

 

[DeucesAllin]

...Quicker ratio box than a manual (which was never offered on a GMT400 anyway)...

1988 models had an optional manual steering box.



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[someotherguy]

1988 models had an optional manual steering box.



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Didn't know about that but so was a TH400 (3L80) in a 1500 but you sure don't see many..

 

[DeucesAllin]

Not saying your suggestion was out of place in the general topic at hand but to be specific his question was about increasing steering angle. That's not gonna happen by just changing how the steering is powered. He's likely going to have to make spindle mods but as I mentioned earlier take a seriously close look at what all is going to interfere with the travel of all the parts involved, as the limits are there for good reason, to prevent moving part contact - though I do suspect the limits are generous because stock is designed "safe" with a margin of error. However, you also can assume he's lowered, which is going to affect those tolerances as well.

Though I don't think anybody mentioned circle tracking. OP was working on a drift truck which to me means road course, not dirt track.

Hell I'd say on a road course he might try experimenting with dumping all the fluid out of the P/S system, ditch the pump, and loop the hose. Quicker ratio box than a manual (which was never offered on a GMT400 anyway) and no more drag from all the fluid in the system. It may not work on this type of setup but it would be interesting to try, and if it doesn't work, he can easily reverse it. The guys running R&P on lighter cars seem to get some value out of it.

Richard

Never heard of that... do you know it works?


Might be usefull to me as I have another motor thats gonna need another OBS sometime soon... and I haaaaate the idea of an ugly PS pump in front.

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[someotherguy]

Never heard of that... do you know it works?


Might be usefull to me as I have another motor thats gonna need another OBS sometime soon... and I haaaaate the idea of an ugly PS pump in front.

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Hell I'd say on a road course he might try experimenting with dumping all the fluid out of the P/S system, ditch the pump, and loop the hose. Quicker ratio box than a manual (which was never offered on a GMT400 anyway) and no more drag from all the fluid in the system. It may not work on this type of setup but it would be interesting to try, and if it doesn't work, he can easily reverse it. The guys running R&P on lighter cars seem to get some value out of it.

Couldn't hurt to try!

Richard

 

[DeucesAllin]

ill try it on mine in a few weeks. strip only deal. ill post it

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