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dsraven · 04-27-2016, 04:47 PM

I would probably try to get the pressure around the 700 psi mark at 2-3000 rpm and then check what it is putting out at idle. if you get enough boost to comfortably steer in a parking situation then it would be fine, right? probably not be as twitchy at speeds either.
newer vehicles have speed regulated p/s boost for that reason. there is a solenoid valve on the pump outlet that reduces pressure at highway speeds. you could look into that as well I guess. gm has them on their stuff for sure. I think it is either higher pressure for low speeds or lower pressure for high speeds, no variable pressure. one or the other.

04-27-2016, 04:47 PM	#33
dsraven Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: calgary alberta Posts: 7,858	Re: No power on power rack I would probably try to get the pressure around the 700 psi mark at 2-3000 rpm and then check what it is putting out at idle. if you get enough boost to comfortably steer in a parking situation then it would be fine, right? probably not be as twitchy at speeds either. newer vehicles have speed regulated p/s boost for that reason. there is a solenoid valve on the pump outlet that reduces pressure at highway speeds. you could look into that as well I guess. gm has them on their stuff for sure. I think it is either higher pressure for low speeds or lower pressure for high speeds, no variable pressure. one or the other.