Hydro boost Comparison/Install prep

[KyleQ]

I would love to do the stainless but am scared the preasure would blow the fittings off. I am not doubting you guys just concerned.

Call up PSC and talk to their tech - they sell the DIY hose stuff for very reasonable prices. I was skeptical as you, but when you start putting them together you realize how awesome is it. You use a chop saw or hack saw to cut the hose, reverse thread on a fitting (tight, hard to do my hand) and then you screw in a fitting into the first fitting and it makes a VERY tight fit -

Here is a LINK to their hose making stuff.
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I wouldn't do it any other way - these lines are serious beef.

 

[NYLES]

I would love to do the stainless but am scared the preasure would blow the fittings off. I am not doubting you guys just concerned.

Mine going on year 3 not a hint of a leak! Trust us on this!

 

[ryoungbronco]

Mine going on year 3 not a hint of a leak! Trust us on this!

NYLES what style hydro and master cylinder did you use? Also, did you move the assembly over a few inches? If so, why? Not that I'm bashing you, I'm trying to always learn new and interesting ideas. Thanks for your help.

 

[allenfahey]

Using the Astro booster as a basis, anyone have an idea on overall length of the rod that goes trough the fire wall? I am looking for the "corrected" length. May try and have one machined to the correct length instead of cutting and threading.

Give Vanco a call. 800-256-6295 http://www.vancopbs.com/category_s/66.htm They should have the correct rods in stock.

 

[fatboy]

Give Vanco a call. 800-256-6295 http://www.vancopbs.com/category_s/66.htm They should have the correct rods in stock.

So they have parts too? Site looks like it is complete set ups only. Thanks for the link!

 

[bigmuddy]

I had my hoses made at Napa, 40 bucks for all of them.

Ben

 

[jboomer]

I'm waiting to do this install as well. Bought a hydro out of a Mustang, but I froze at the line/fitting stage because I'm lost. Anyone remember part numbers/fitting sizes/etc? If I knew exactly what to buy, I could continue forward.

 

[tasker]

can't use the stock astro hoses?

 

[NYLES]

NYLES what style hydro and master cylinder did you use? Also, did you move the assembly over a few inches? If so, why? Not that I'm bashing you, I'm trying to always learn new and interesting ideas. Thanks for your help.

Mine is a straight one from a Astro van using a Vette master cly because Im running 4 wheel disc's, I was installing a glass tub on mine so I put it over the fender and fab'ed up my own braket, Just alot easier to get to things with it over there outa the way. You can do the same thing using the clutch petal placement as long as your running a auto trans(madgyver has a article on that).

 

[NYLES]

I had my hoses made at Napa, 40 bucks for all of them.

Ben

This the man with all the fitting sizes!

 

[fatboy]

can't use the stock astro hoses?

Not if you cut them when you remove the unit! ;D

I believe the fittings are different on the ends NOT connected to the hydro unit and length could be an issue.

I am liking the kit to make them yourself.

 

[tasker]

New pressure hose from pump to booster was 26 my cost from NAPA

 

[NYLES]

pics in my gallery btw

 

[Sac '68 sport]

build em yourself...russel line and fittings...easier than ya think

Where did you get the stuff to make your SS lines, and what size line do you use?