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"underdrive" power steering pump?
I know, I can buy an underdrive crank pulley for about $130 for my car that will underdrive all my accessories. I'm not interested in shelling out that kind of dough for a mod that might give me 3-4 mpg on the highway.
I know some off road guys, (4x4 with big, near-flat tires) overdrive their power steering pump by altering the high pressure bypass valve in the pump. They want more help in maneuvering giant tires on steep boulders.
I was curious if anyone knew of someone altering it in the other direction; to reduce the amount of assist. I'd be fine with about 25-50% of the assist I currently get. It would also reduce wheel turn with bump starting during a slight turn. (bump starting during a big turn or a slight turn at high speed is dangerous because of the sudden steering response!)
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