Budget friendly hydroboost?

[zamora7]

Do you have a link?

Are they similar to these?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-1981-GM...-/251228837414

[zamora7]

Found a 92 astro van being parted out, is that the right year to use?

[bretcopsey]

Do you have a link?

I bought one of Nick's brackets


http://www.nastyz28.com/forum/showthread.php?t=78349


Yes, that Astro unit should work.

[zamora7]

I signed up but have no acces yet

[hessdawg]

Do you have a link?

Are they similar to these?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-1981-GM...-/251228837414

Yes same one but that comes withe the tool you need to the the plate off the hydroboost
Usually $15-20 extra

[MCB Matt]

For comparison sake....We offer the NEW Hydratech kit with full new Bosch unit, hardware and Full hose kit as well, direct bolt-in with the Billet, Clear coated bracket for $695 free shipped...

Not trying to make a bunch of sales here, just for comparison and for some that are not as handy as others, this is a life and death saftey part as is anything in your brake system!



MCB

[MCB Matt]

Once you watch Paul from Hydratech build a unit, ready to ship, there is a LOT that goes into making it a proper unit, Drilling, grinding, ect...

I'm just saying the product is something top notch and nothing is overlooked. This is why his kits sell so well, especially the lower cost option!
MCB

[zamora7]

Damn $695 is still a nice chunk of a paycheck lol

[MonzaRacer]

I had a guy want to use one from an older C10 truck,similar to my 78 C10 factory diesel.
We swapped it in and used his master cylinder and used a power steering pump from a diesel GM B-car. Hoses too.

[zamora7]

I had a guy want to use one from an older C10 truck,similar to my 78 C10 factory diesel.
We swapped it in and used his master cylinder and used a power steering pump from a diesel GM B-car. Hoses too.

What was it used on?

[MonzaRacer]

We used,it on a 76 77 grand prix. Ill have too look it up or ask Billy what we,did on brake push,rod. But it wasn't hard. Think we cut,sleeved and welded the rod.

[zamora7]

Can I get away with using hydroboost with my stock front brakes? Then get the c5 set up on when I can get some wheels to got over them.

[MCB Matt]

Can I get away with using hydroboost with my stock front brakes? Then get the c5 set up on when I can get some wheels to got over them.

Yes, the hydroboost system will work with any brake system, the bigger calipers that require more fluid flow do benefit more however.

MCB

[alphaenvirmgt]

How about hydroboost off 1984-85 turbo Regal. Doesn't have to be off a Grand National. A T-Type is identical mechanically! Try Advance or AutoZone. Downside to this unit...no reservoir.

Conrad

[zamora7]

Do what's the differences between the units themselves physically and why do people choose one over another. I would love the hydratech set up but there's still so much more I need that a decent booster and mc set up sounds more appealing at times.

[MCB Matt]

Do what's the differences between the units themselves physically and why do people choose one over another. I would love the hydratech set up but there's still so much more I need that a decent booster and mc set up sounds more appealing at times.

If you have good steady vacuum (18-up PSI) at idle you should be fine with a vacuum booster.

We mostly sell Hydroboost systems to guys running big cams, guys that want INSANE stopping power (they put out a LOT more pressure than Vacuum boosters) and LS swaps as the clearance becomes an issue in some cars, running a 7" Vacuum booster is ALMOST useless....We don't sell them unless the customer insists.

In our upcoming 66 Chevelle build, we will run a Hydroboost system, it will be an LS motor AND i have driven several cars with it, its simply an easier pedal that will lock the tires when you need it to....It also looks much cleaner than a booster as its much smaller.

There is a reason GM and others used these units on 2500-3500 Trucks and other larger cars...Not just Diesels.
Matt

[camrat68]

Matt,
You said the Hydratech Hydroboost would work with any brake master cylinder but are there any special requirements for the power steering pump?

Jim

[70LS1NOVA]

Astro van hydra boost. I've had one on my car for years. Here's one on ebay for $75. Trust me, buy it, put it in, you will love it. The hardest part is making the hoses or finding a shop that will make them for you. (and, that is not real hard) I may have spent $200 total on my setup. Just do it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/98-99-00-01-...1d179d&vxp=mtr

[Gratefuldiver]

For comparison sake....We offer the NEW Hydratech kit with full new Bosch unit, hardware and Full hose kit as well, direct bolt-in with the Billet, Clear coated bracket for $695 free shipped...

Not trying to make a bunch of sales here, just for comparison and for some that are not as handy as others, this is a life and death saftey part as is anything in your brake system!

MCB

*Hijack Alert*

I just went to Hydratechs site and the unit is $500 and the hoses start at $230 = $730. Are you selling it below there cost and if so is the $695 the bare basics (4' hose and no bling)? Thanks

Application 72 GTO

[79loserbluebu]

Like said above the Astro unit looks to be the way to go. Be careful, because at a certain year the mounting plate was different. You can swap any GM hydroboost minus the GN one over with an adapter plate though

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevy-S10-Hy...b06163&vxp=mtr

For the nut on the back of the master you will need a special socket, however it kind of sucks to use unless the one I have is worn down.