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Old Jan 24, 2009 | 09:37 PM
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Question Relocate alternator and keep power steering?

I searched but couldnt find anything. Is there a product that allows me to relocate the alternator and keep power steering. I will be removing A/C, the airpump and running an electric water pump.
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 12:32 AM
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I'd like to do that same thing...
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 02:08 AM
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So why not fab something up that puts your alternator where your ac pump used to be?
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 02:17 AM
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I will if nothing is already availiable.
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 03:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Andor
I will if nothing is already availiable.
Well, the most common thing to remove if you are already removing ac... is power steering. if you are going to be tracking this car, you may want to think about it. I personally am keeping ac and got rid of ps.

and a manual conversion is cheap, and works way better than a looped line.

I am also about 99% sure that you are going to have to fab something for your goals.

Also, talk to tweak games about electric power steering. then you can get rid of almost every pulley, except for your alternator.
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 03:50 AM
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The car will be primarily for drifting use. I will be running high caster angles to suit this purpose. I have learned from my expirience driving an ae86 (no power steering) that increased caster increases required steering effort. Too much effort for my liking, especially trying to pull it back from full lock at speed.

I thought I may well have to fab somthing up but it's always worth asking. I don't like re-inventing the wheel. Havent heard of electric power steering. Thanks for the tip, I'll look into it.
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Old Jan 25, 2009 | 07:16 AM
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if you are drifting, then talk to tweak about steering.
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