RACK & PINION POWER STEERING PUMPS
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RACK & PINION
POWER
STEERING PUMPS
POWER STEERING HOSES MADE IN HOUSE!
In most instances, the pumps provided with the rack and pinion are well matched and provide normal
assist and driving stability. The Flaming River pump, which is 9.6 cc, will provide about 2.0 gpm at 1,500
rpm. The max. efficiency is reached at or about 1,350 rpm with an operating temp of 180°.
Street-driven cars have to consider ease of parking and highway stability. Pump speed at lower rpm
should also be considered. Pulley size is normally 1:1 based on crankshaft pulley diameter. Generally, a
heavy car with wider tires will require more assist, and lighter cars with narrower tires will require better
road stability. The Flaming River pump provides a factory valve which will deliver approx. 2.0 gpm at
approx. 1,500 rpm/pressure 145 psi.
For customers who want to tune or adjust the power steering system to maximize assist and road or
track handling, we suggest our New High Rev Pump from KRC. This pump offers 9 different flow control
valves. The valves are similar to jets in a carburetor. The I.D. B-E will improve assist, while the I.D. 4-7 will
improve road handling. The lower the number, the greater the feel, but less assist. The higher the letter,
the more assist, but less feel.
Keep in mind that adjusting your steering assist or stability is about finding the correct balance for your
driving comfort.
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