Now the company based in cookeville tennessee has further developed the technology and launched the bolt on ez electric power steering system for classics customs and hot rods. Depending on the manufacturer the conversion kit includes an electric power steering control module on board computer torque sensor brushless permanent magnet motor and wiring harness.
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Electric power steering conversion hot rod. American powertrains ez electric power steering replaces the top section of your existing steering column with a computer controlled electric motor assisted column the company said in its news release. In the same amount of time it takes to search for these parts at a wrecking yard you could have a new epas performance electric steering system installed on your classic musclecar. In 1993 honda introduced the first all electric power steering eps system on its acura nsx. Electric power steering is an incredibly simple system that uses a torque sensor to measure driver input steering position torque and velocity an electronic control unit ecu to interpret. Universal hot rod electra steer kit 8051500. If not see our guide to upgrading your steering column.
Power steering conversions sometimes rely on getting a pump a pump bracket a new column a power steering box and hoses belts and hardware. You might be able to modify your existing steering column to accept the kit depending on its width. Before you start please read. Electric motor malfunction change electric motor 11 13 14 15 torque sensor change sensor. The electra steer power steering assist unit is intended to be used in accordance with all. The system utilized a brushed dc electric motor and an electronic power control module.