[Marv]

Thanks for the kind words. I'll have a look into the SDSEFI product as it's always interesting to see what new products are out and about.

Today I decided that, since I'm already boots-and-all into this EFI upgrade I'll make a couple of other small changes to my engine combo. Firstly, the hydraulic power steering will go in the bin... well, the pump will at least! I have purchased an electric power steering pump from an Astra - a compact/small car made by Opel who is a German General Motors offshoot. Most of the small/city/compact cars sold by Holden (GM's brand in Australia) are from Opel, though some have also come from Daewoo in Korea (another GM offshoot).



This is the unit I have purchased, used between 1998 and 2006 models, and which is fast gaining popularity in Australia to remove problematic hydraulic pumps. This should neaten up my engine bay a fair bit, be more reliable than the old GM hydraulic pump, free up some work from the engine and also look a bit nicer.

I'll be making a custom mount so the top of the reservoir pops into the engine bay somewhere neat and hidden, but still easy to top up fluid. Custom hardline and AN fittings will be used to connect the steering box and pump, and I'll also have to fit a 70 amp relay into the wiring so as not to overload my nice new custom wiring loom! Otherwise, the general consensus is to wire the pump to your electric fuel pump circuit so it turns on when the pump is on, allowing you to use power assistance on the steering even when the car is off!

Also, it seems that Accuair are making it next to impossible to order the in-tank compressor upgrade for their ENDO tanks, despite launching it at SEMA. They've said the first pre-orders will ship Feb 1 but local distributors near me say all pre-orders are filled and Accuair aren't taking any more, plus they won't say when they will take the next round of pre-orders or when the upgrade will go on sale for retail customers. Frustrating!