Has anyone converted to a electric power steering pump on the Zed?

 

Im in need of some ideas in what pump to use at the best size & price.

 

I know the Saxo and many other Citroens, peogeots and Vauxhalls use them as well as the MR2 and BMW minis.

 

I want to locate the pump where the battery normally sits. Does anybody have any ideas what pump would be best suited to fit in the location? As well as up to the job. I have deleted the hicas completly so im hoping any of the above will be powerful enough.

 

Cheers Dan

Lahsx, who I think has disappeared off here now, used a Saxo one - never saw any details of whether it worked though! http://300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=127225&highlight=electric+power+steering+pump

damn, wrong link http://300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=133833&highlight=electric+power+steering

Cheers ill give it a read :)

I believe john Dixon has with his V8.

Thanks bud do you know what 1 he used?

Anyone else?

Merc A class is popular with modders of older cars

I used a Mk2 MR2 one, pretty big unit compared to some of the others but seems to work OK.

Great news does it or will it fit in the battery tray location?

 

Thanks Dan

Great news does it or will it fit in the battery tray location?

 

Thanks Dan

 

Yeah, should do. I've got mine mounted on the outside of the RHS chassis rail behinde the front wing (close to where the intercooler used to be). Its about the same size as a starter motor with no solenoid on it.

Since fitting the motor has it made any difference in the steering compared to stock? I wondering if I can fit mine in the same location with a front mount. Thanks for your help