5.3 Swap Part 2: Follow-up on Power Steering 

Hey there. So I did this a while ago but if I remember correctly, the evo valve only does anything if its electronically controlled. You CAN leave the valve in, but then your pump output threaded connection will be facing the front of the engine instead of the rear. This didnt matter either way for me because I was making custom lines anyways. Also, the turnone flow restrictor is made to screw right into the pump, not the evo fitting, so if you use the restrictor, evo removal is needed anyways.

Hope that helps

Possibly? I'm not exactly sure and this was a long time ago. I do know that the power steering worked without touching the Evo stuff, because it wasn't actuated, but I still needed to reduce the flow for the 240sx rack.

they sell bypass valve on amazon, is like 20 bucks

The flow restrictor? I believe I got it straight from TurnOne website

Bro just put some.teflon on it ittl be ok

@@andrewg.1127 Afraid that wouldn't do it man

Everything I've had to do on an LS based engine has been super easy. Sorry about your luck!

Did the delete in about 2 hrs...do some research my man, no need for all the drama

They're just there, hangin', not connected to anything I assume

Which part?

@@cooperc240 I have exactly what is pictured on your clip, but can’t seem to purchase it anywhere? No one seems to know at the auto parts stores? Should I go to the dealer?

@@duwomaiishgabrielle9498 if you already have it, why do you need to purchase it? I don't understand

@@cooperc240 it’s the old part that I have? I need to replace it?

@@duwomaiishgabrielle9498 gotcha. I'm not sure what it's called exactly, I just know it's part of chevys "EVO" system. You'll have to do some research on that.

I left everything on, except the pressure hose obviously. But my access was made a bit easier because I had cut out fenders and tube front.

However if you cant even turn the wheel, the problem maybe something else. Even if the pump wasnt working. You'd still be able to turn the wheel. Make sure the shaft coupler isnt hitting the header, and make sure the steering wheel lock isn't engaged lol

@@cooperc240 Let me add to that, I can turn the wheel when the wheels are in the air (jacked up) but not while they are touching the ground. I have dont this both with the van on or off and its the same result. I was thinking it was a bad pump or something was clogged/blocking restriction

When the vehicle is up in the air, the suspension drops down. It sounds like something may be binding on the steering hardware when its on the ground, like a tie rod or something.

Even with my car off and no flow from the pump, I can still turn my wheels, it's just obviously a lot harder when on the ground and full weight on the front end.

That may also work, I didn't think about that. but it was so long ago I forget if that was doable.

Yeah I noticed they recently changed their site and now offer different rates. I am not sure, you will have to call and talk to them.

@@cooperc240 whats the size for going into the sensor

@@RideUnited28 i think M16x1.5 o-ring, but that is discussed in my initial LS swap video.

@@cooperc240 ya which is the blue fitting but I mean the new fitting goingbinto the pump to replace the sensor

@@cooperc240 ya which is the blue fitting but I mean the new fitting goingbinto the pump to replace the sensor

You should be able to just delete/bypass it

@@cooperc240 they sell bypass valve