v8pilot

So since an UDP slows down everything, including the steering pump. does that mean the steering wheel is gonna be harder to turn. If it does i am gonna order it asap. I hate how soft turning the steering wheel is.

157dB

The power steering pump works at full pressure
at a certain RPM (lets say 2000 RPMs). Any higher
RPMs and the fluid is bypassed thru a relief valve.
Once you reach the full pressure RPM, the steering
will be the same as before the UDP install. This RPM
will be about 15% higher than before the UDP install.

v8pilot

So what can i do to stiffen up the steering. other then taking the pump out ( which sounds tempting)

Boss919

You could put bigger/wider tires on it.

MustangBatman1

Bigger tires sure does change the feel of the steering

157dB

Get the FR500 RACE rack and pinion from MustangsUnlimited?

rford426

are there any downsides on the udps? maybe a/c not as poweful at all im supplose to go pick up some used steedas tomm for 130 do you guys think that is a good deal?

dirtydeedsinc

I haven't noticed any problems with them and I've had them on for a while. $130 sounds like a good price if there's nothing wrong with them.

99flhr

If you remove the pump you`ll have to install a manual rack & pinion unit.
Since no 05+Mustang is sold with manual steering you`ll have to find / adapt a non factory unit.
The serpentine belt will still require a pulley to mounted in the P/S pump location so that it fits.
Fairly heavy car with a front end weight bias,so low speed steering will be "stiff" to put it mildly
I agree the stocksteering is soft and somewhat lacking in feel, but removing the pump is not really an option. JMO