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Old 03-13-2026, 02:53 PM
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Which Bergeson steering box, the 800130 one? The earlier ones (600/700) varied on GPM & PSI requirements. (ask me how I know...)

https://www.borgeson.com/Borgeson-St...7-1-Ratio.html

"Maximum Pressure: 1450 PSI Maximum Operating Pressure, 1100-1250 Optimal

Flow Rate: 2.5-3.0 GPM Flow Rate Recommended"

CVF doesn't offer pumps, do you recall where you got your pump or have a part number?

Tuff Stuff pumps are 1200 psi/3 GPM, which would work. But they offer a range of pumps, some are only 850 psi.

Bergeson offers a pump for GM Hydroboost systems, which is in the "1450-1550 PSI with a 3.0-3.5 GPM Flow Rate" :

https://www.borgeson.com/p-s-pump-fo....0%2D3.5%20GPM

"GM Hydroboost systems generally require a power steering pump that delivers 1,200 to 1,600 PSI and a flow rate of 2.5 to 3.5 gallons per minute (GPM). While standard factory pumps often operate around 1,200 PSI, high-performance or heavy-duty setups may use pressures up to 1,800 PSI, though excessive pressure can reduce steering performance, making 1,300–1,500 PSI a common sweet spot."

Not sure I agree with that statement but low psi can load the pump. If it were very low, the pedal would be noticeably hard though.

Just putting the info out there for awareness, it's always good to do your' own homework.

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