Just curious if anyone has dynoed before & after deleting the power steering on an e30. Mostly looking for parasitic loss numbers.
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Does anyone have before & after dynos for the power steering delete?
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Ya it didnt make a difference so i deleted itsigpic"If one does not fail at times, then one has not challenged himself." -Ferdinand Porsche
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Originally posted by Xat1cZ View Post+20-30 bhp.. depends on the width of the belt being removed , wider belt more hp gain.
And if you can't properly maneuver your vehicle at all situations without power steering you are indeed a 10 year old girl.
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Originally posted by Xat1cZ View Post+20-30 bhp.. depends on the width of the belt being removed , wider belt more hp gain.
And if you can't properly maneuver your vehicle at all situations without power steering you are indeed a 10 year old girl.
I'm a twig and I don't miss ps at all.
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I've heard numbers from 4-6hp, but what I saw on a dyno was more like 1-2hp. Which is on the order of the repeatability/uncertainty in dyno runs. So I'd have say the power advantage is pretty much nothing.
I deleted the power steering on my race car and have run it like that for a long time. But I've recently learned that really isn't a great idea. The lack of power steering increases driver fatigue and means having to move your hands around on the steering wheel for leverage, though deleting PS does increase steering feel. AFAIK, all pro road race cars have some form of power steering. I've put the system back on, but one of the small rack lines is leaking and will have to be changed.
What I'd really like is "dial back" the pump for less assist.The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL
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Originally posted by jlevie View Post
What I'd really like is "dial back" the pump for less assist.
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Originally posted by scottinAZ View PostI would think there is some form of hydraulic pressure regulator on the market that doesnt carry too high of a weight penalty that can be adapted for your application. change the pump and rack lines to AN fittings and you should be able to get something to work
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interesting. I wouldn't mind reduced power assist. My e30 currently has the p/s deleted and to be honest, it's not hard to turn at all.1997 540i/6 - stock
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