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t vago · 05-10-2016, 02:05 PM

Based on both oil pan 4's excellent work on figuring out how much power a power steering pump draws, this Hot Rod article I found that gives a bit more power loss detail for Mopar engines, and the original inspiration for this idea, I've decided to go ahead and try to attach an A/C compressor electric clutch pulley to my power steering pump.

Ecomodder: How much energy does it take to turn a power steering pump

Hot Rod: Mopar Engines - Power Vs. Luxury

Ecomodder: Electric Clutch Power Steering

Basically, I want the power steering to be power-assisted at speeds only below 20 MPH, and to disengage while the vehicle is stopped and the engine speed is below 900 RPM and the brake pedal is pressed (with an override, of course)

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t vago MPGuino Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hungary Posts: 1,807 iNXS - '10 Opel Zafira 111 Anniversary Suzi - '02 Suzuki Swift GL Thanks: 828 Thanked 708 Times in 456 Posts	Re-visiting a clutched power steering pump Based on both oil pan 4's excellent work on figuring out how much power a power steering pump draws, this Hot Rod article I found that gives a bit more power loss detail for Mopar engines, and the original inspiration for this idea, I've decided to go ahead and try to attach an A/C compressor electric clutch pulley to my power steering pump. Ecomodder: How much energy does it take to turn a power steering pump Hot Rod: Mopar Engines - Power Vs. Luxury Ecomodder: Electric Clutch Power Steering Basically, I want the power steering to be power-assisted at speeds only below 20 MPH, and to disengage while the vehicle is stopped and the engine speed is below 900 RPM and the brake pedal is pressed (with an override, of course)