Turn One Steering - Power Steering Tech

14 Jul

Why Upgrading Your Pump for Hydroboost Is a Smart Idea

October 17, 2024
By Turn One

Hydroboost braking systems are becoming a more popular upgrade option for many older vehicles on the road today. This includes hot rods, street rods, muscle cars, and even some performance race cars. Most brake systems provide assist through vacuum pressure created by the engine, but with hydroboost, the job of braking...

22 Jan

Installation Guides, Power Steering Tech

How to Purge Air From Your Power Steering System

January 25, 2024
By Turn One

Whether you’re hooking up a system for the first time, reinstalling a pump or steering gear, or simply changing fluids after a race weekend, it is important to ensure that there is the least amount of air in your system before you fire the engine. Here’s how to easily complete...

18 Oct

Power Steering Tech

What Does Pressure Capacity Mean in a Power Steering Pump?

July 14, 2023
By Turn One

Pressure, and the term “pressure capacity” are widely misunderstood in the power steering world. There is also a lot of misinformation about how pressure works, what it controls, and why you should be thinking about changing the pressure capacity in a power steering pump. We’ll deep dive into pressure in...

07 Oct

Power Steering Tech

Top vs Bottom Outlet Pumps

July 14, 2023
By Turn One

GM Type 2 pumps come in various configurations, including “top” outlet and “bottom” outlet, but what are the differences and advantages of one or the other?

22 Mar

Power Steering Tech

1 Minute Read: What Power Steering Fluid We Recommend

July 14, 2023
By Turn One

With lots of fluid options online and in stores, how do you know what to run in your vehicle? We give you the quick answer.

02 Sep

Power Steering Tech

How to Remove a Power Steering Pulley

July 14, 2023
By Turn One

If you’re thinking of removing your power steering pulley with a hammer, shop press, or 3-jaw puller tool… please STOP! You would be wise to read this article.

25 Nov

Power Steering Tech

Street Muscle Magazine Project Camaro Receives Turn One Steering Upgrade

March 23, 2022
By Turn One

Street Muscle Magazine’s 2010 “Daily Camaro” project gets a Turn One pump upgrade after the stock power steering pump calls it quits.

27 Jan

Power Steering Tech

Power Steering FAQ

February 17, 2021
By Turn One

We’ve compiled some of the most common questions we receive regarding power steering systems or components. Do you have a question not answered here? Send us an email using our Contact Form and we’ll help provide you the best information possible! What is different about a Turn One pump compared to...

27 Jan

Power Steering Tech

Why the Flow Control Spring Shouldn’t Be Cut

February 17, 2021
By Turn One

As we covered in the article "Debunking the Shim Kit Theory," the fix to light or twitchy steering is not adjusting the pressure of the power steering pump, but rather adjusting the flow. Another myth surrounding the power steering pump pressure is cutting the flow control spring. Just like the shim...

27 Jan

Power Steering Tech

Debunking the Shim Kit Theory

February 17, 2021
By Turn One

Have you ever experienced light steering effort or "twitchy" steering that seemed too sensitive? At some point or another, you probably have. Somewhere along the line, a rumor started that the fix to this dilemma is to use a shim kit on the pressure relief valve to lower pressure in...