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Last year I converted my existing PS lines to 6-AN TFE with flare fitting adapters. I figure all I need now is two hoses and two 0-ring to -6AN fittings. |
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To make a purchase, you just need to make the payment. I will send you a PM with the details.
As for the fittings, I don't recal for sure......that sounds about right. There is a seller on ebay that sells all 3 hydroboost fittings to adapt to -6AN for about $24.00. Quote:
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The company is calles Sweet Performance Products ....
From the eBay listing "Hydroboost -6AN fitting kit" This auction is for one compete set of 3 fittings. This kit includes the following fittings, -6 to M16-1.5 bump tube, -6 to M18-1.5 bump tube and -6 to 5/16-24. This will allow the use of -6 AN stainless steel braided hoses including the low pressure bleed port. The fittings are steel with an attractive zink plating. NOTE:: The pump is not included. This sale is for the fittings only. Check our store for power steering hose kits. We also build all kinds of custom hoses including DOT stainless steel brake hoses. These parts were made in house by an American. |
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I am going to buy those same fittings. One thing that I do not know yet because I have not gotten them yet is about the diameter of the hole in the 5/16 fitting. This has to be the same diameter as the stock nipple had or it can lead to instability in the system from what I have read from people who have done a ton of these. It probably already is but would be something worth checking out. Otherwise it is a good idea to drill it out.
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I ordered the Ebay fittings this morning. I still need the TFE hose and 90 degree 6-AN fittings. I plan to flip the hydroboost so the fittings are on the bottom. I think that would make for a cleaner install. Does anyone know if flipping it will cause a problem? |
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Nope will not cause any problems. A lot of people flip them. Heck some of the aftermarket companies like for Corvettes ONLY have them upside down. I think that I am going to flip mine too
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Thanks for posting more details mcmlxix :)
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This morning I mounted the hydroboost using John's booster bracket and plate. I still need to reroute the high pressure line but you get an idea of how it looks. As you can see I flipped it so the fittings are on the bottom. The stainless TFE hose and ends came from Summit. I have around $300 in the setup (not including the master cylinder).
I took a test drive around the block. From the time I stepped on the pedal I could feel the difference. The brakes feel like my newer cars. It will certainly takes some getting used to. Thanks John for an excellent product and super speedy shipping. http://i965.photobucket.com/albums/a...-56-27_468.jpg |
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That looks good!
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I agree, that looks real good :thumbs:
Thanks for posting pics of your installation Joseph :) |
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What I am seeing: Booster ~150 Cptn Brackets & Plate ~70 Lines ~220 Where did you save? I am planning on doing exactly as you have except painted semi glass black. |
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Refurb Booster on Ebay ~ $120 w/shipping Cptn Brackets & Plate ~ $70 Lines ~ $110 (includes four -6 AN TFE fittings and 6ft of TFE hose) Hydroboost Fittings on Ebay ~$28 w/ shipping That comes out to $328. There were other nominal cost such as a barb T fitting from Home Depot and hose clamps. To save costs I only used the teflon for the high pressure lines. The return line is regular stainless hose. I had an extra piece left over from an earlier project. That stuff is pretty cheap (6ft @ $25). You could save there by using 3/8" rubber hose. In the end I had leftover fittings. That's because I converted my PS lines to TFE last year and the high pressure line off the PS pump was long enough to reach the booster. So in all I have closer to $350 invested. That includes the fittings below. |
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As it turns out if I am not mistaken I only need one line. I converted mine over to TFE on both lines due to my March kit. So I just need to T and connect the low pressure and make one more high pressure TFE for the second line. Still need to make it to an event and see your truck. |
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I am curious as to what application you guys are looking under for the rebuilt or new hydroboost units?
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Examples: New, $145: http://www.ebay.com/itm/251050904964...#ht_500wt_1378 Reman, $120: http://www.ebay.com/itm/200726546898...#ht_500wt_1144 |
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I wonder if there is a huge difference between them and the ones on the newer (99+) Tahoes and Silverados? Those are much easier for me to find.
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I can't imagine the braking with dual piston calipers. |
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If you want 4 wheel disc brakes, you can use the '88-'98 light duty C2500 front spindles and rotors, and assorted other pieces as described in the 'Disc Brake Upgrade Thread'. For the rear, you can use my 6 lug rear disc brake brackets for use with 15" wheels. These use the same calipers as would be on the front of the '88-'98 C1500 or light duty C2500. Here's a link to those rear disc brackets http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=494411 Quote:
Thanks guys for posting the links and info on your sources for the hydroboost units. |
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I was referring to the later 99+ brakes, but I have given that option some thought as well. I work in a late model salvage yard so those parts are easier to come by then the 98 back parts. I wonder if the 99-07 brakes fit on the 98 back spindles like the 07+ brakes work on the 99-07 spindles....? May have to mock that up but that's another thread all together.
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