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Yes it is possible to install a Power Steering in a non power assist car. Firstly which car are you thinking of installing it in? The job in any car is going to cost you and its not going to be cheap. What the cost is going to be, depends on the car and which type of unit you want to install but let me inform you that in the case of a car that has two variants in the market, one power assist and the other non power assist, its cheaper to get it from the company than try to buy the lower end version and fit the power steering yourself. The cost can be alarming to say the least in DIY cases.
Points to consider when undertaking such an install:
One will have to see what type of steering system the car has, viz: Worm & Sector, Recirculating Ball or the Rack and Pinion type.
The power steering can be Electronic/Electricie microprocessor based which is seen in cars like the Maruti etc and Hydraulic/Pump type seen in the Mercedes, Contessa etc. Out of the two the electric power steering is more efficient as it uses its power only when the steering wheel is turned as opposed to the hydraulic type, where the hydraulic pump is in action all the time right from the time the car is started, continously robbing power from the engine.
For the hydraulic type one would need a pump, a custom made bracket to fix the pump, pulley, reservoir, hoses, and changes to the rack etc, etc, etc.
I have seen a premier padmini with a power steering and have recently seen an install in a 80's Land Rover defender. They work beautifully but was it worth the headache?
One has to answer the following questions before thinking of such an install
1) What is the car you are looking to install this unit to and is it a Front wheel drive or a Rear wheel drive or a Four wheel drive.
2) Does that car come with a power assist variant also? (if the answer is yes, then this is a relatively easier job)
3) Will the install justify the expense?
There are many power steering manufacturers in India. The easiest way to find them would be to do a Google search.
Nothing is impossible in the era of Engine swaps and power upgrades depends on how badly you want it and what you want to spend on it.
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