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The new dd has electronic power steering, the wheel feels very light to control and response is good also.

Quoting WikiAnswers -

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Electric power steering replaces the hydraulic system that has been used for decades. A rack and pinion system is still in place but instead of fluid under pressure by means of the power steering pump. The electric system uses a computer controlled motor to assist in steering. On some cars this motor can be located in the steering rack itself or it may be mounted outside. Some of these system have a computer to monitor road speed, and adjust the motor speed to provide different feedback depending on speed. This allows for better low speed assist and better road feel on the highway. Another advantage is that because their is no power steering pump to draw horsepower away from the engine.


There are some universal kits being sold online.

Has it been done on a fbody before?
Any Pro or Con of why it shouldn't be done?

MeentSS02

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I would trust an OEM solution. An aftermarket/ebay setup? Not so much. That's just me though.

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I'm sure a retrofit from an another GM car would work too.
So far I know the new Malibu has it.
But just in case any kit (OEM or Aftermarket) should fail , it doesn't mean that the driver would have no control over steering while the car is moving.

You would still be able to steer, but it would be manual steering like the 1st gens...

MeentSS02

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Correct, but it would be a nuissance.

If I'm not mistaken, the new ZL1 will have electric power steering. Maybe someone will be able to adapt that?

VIPRETR2

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https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspensio...on-w-pics.html

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^ Awesome!

Tnks

joecar

That isn't electric power steering (it replaces belt driven hydraulic pump with electric driven hydraulic pump), that is different than what the OP said (electric motor directly assists the steering mechanism).

wrencher

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Remember a manual rack has a much higher ratio lock to lock so they turn easier.
A power rack has less so it is harder to turn with out any power assist.

I do not like the column based electrical systems.
I have seen them fail. They are a bear to man handle when they're not working. Some feel impossible. I am actually suprised they built these things honestly.
I've have had a few where it was near impossible to steer the thing into the shop due to a failure.

~ReapeR~

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