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Old 03-06-2013, 12:03 PM   #214 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Blue Angel View Post
With some solenoid valves and a little creativity you could have the electric pump turn on below certain speeds (like 3 MPH), and bypass the pump when it's off. Not sure if it's feasible or not, just thinking out loud.
One of the mechanics at the Honda dealer gave me an idea. He said I should swap in a power steering rack from a Civic Si since it is already electric power steering. According to him it should bolt right up to it.
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