Bullet Bob wrote:

Keith, I really like the idea of EPAS.  Going to be helping a friend install one from a Corolla in a early 50's Williys pickup.  Then...who knows.

A Tie-yoda in a Woolies....interesting
6sal6
 

over all is that easier to install than the borgerson?...and why you changin?

Ron68 wrote:

What is wrong with the Borgeson installation? Looks like more work to install that electric one. I've had no issues with my Borgeson system in the 12 years that I have had mine installed.

Good questions. I wanted to clean up the engine bay and wanted to have a tilt column. So, I decided to do the new electric steering too. I'll put the Borgeson system and the steering column up for sale on the swap meet page when I have the electric steering installed and working.
Over the years I've also pulled out the 289 and installed a 351, pulled off the brum brakes and installed 4 wheel power disc brakes, pulled out the 8" rear and installed a 9", pulled out the 4 speed and installed a 5 speed, installed a 24" radiator and dual electric fans. So, why not one more thing. Trying to keep the economy going!

I had OEM manual steering. I upgraded to the Borgeson power steering kit. So with that kit, I replaced the steering box, added ps pump. new crank pulley and cut the steering column(added internal bearing inside lower steering column) and probably some other things I can't remember. Now with the Electric steering, I replaced the steering box with a 16:1 manual box from Flaming River. The Flaming River motor sits to the left of the column at about 10:30 on a clock. I have not gotten to that point of install so I am not sure how tight it is or if the clocking can be changed.

So, I was under the dash(and in the engine bay) pulling out the pedal support bracket to cut off the welded on nuts for the steering column bracket. Had to remove the brake lines on the master cylinder, pulled master cylinder forward and remove the screws from the instrument cluster(and pull the instrument cluster forward a couple of inches) and was able to remove the pedal support bracket. I cut off the column bolts, ground down the welds, painted and reinstalled. Then I started looking around under the dash and realized(or something like that) that the the original firewall insulation was, well it was original and needed to be replaced. Then it hit me and I thought that now was a good time to install an aftermarket A/C system, so I pulled out the heater box too. I have been looking for the A/C system upgrade for a while and I like the CAA Smart Series. Soooooo, now the electric steering mod turned into much more.  Many years ago I sprayed in Lizard Skin in part of the passenger compartment, but for some reason I stopped short of the original firewall insulation. So, I bought some sound/heat insulation material from Summit Racing that I now plan to install that on the firewall. I removed the front section of carpeting, and removed the replacement tar thing(can't remember the company that makes it) and plan to install the Summit Racing material in that area too.

Keep the picturez  cum'in........(we love 'pitcherz'!)

6sally6

My car still has the manual steering and I can't see a time where I will need power steering. For me, it feels like power steering just adds a layer of complexity to a simple car, so I hope to resist installing a set up.
But... the electric kits are interesting to see layed out like you show in the photos. Are they a drama to install?