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jmking9 10-21-2009 09:07 PM

The best way to Generate more Vacuum?
 
I just got my CPP Booster and MC installed this afternoon, and finally completing my disc conversion.(had pics but cant get them to load) I knew I would probably be short on vacuum, but I'm really short. My motor only generates about 8-9 inches of vacuum.My question is, what has everyone with big cams used to generate vacuum? Is a vacuum canister enough, or do I need an electric pump. Any Input?

mixermike 10-21-2009 10:05 PM

Re: The best way to Generate more Vacuum?
 
a vacuum canister works for me.

toddtheodd 10-21-2009 10:30 PM

Re: The best way to Generate more Vacuum?
 
I said screw it... going slow (when vacuum is low), I'm not moving fast enough to really hurt, and I just push harder on the pedal.
At speed, you have enough vacuum to stop.

But yeah... a canister, or a pump.
You could also go to the hydromatic power brakes and not worry about vacuum.

Jim_PA 10-21-2009 10:36 PM

Re: The best way to Generate more Vacuum?
 
What are the engine specs? Timing? vacuum advance? Seems pretty low unless you've got a pretty huge cam

67ChevyRedneck 10-21-2009 10:55 PM

Re: The best way to Generate more Vacuum?
 
It's been a long time since I checked mine, but I thought my 350 was running at around 18-20 @ idle. I checked it 'cause I thought I had a leak, but I didn't. 8-9 seems really low to me. I will admit to NOT knowing a lot about engines though...

68gmsee 10-21-2009 11:04 PM

Re: The best way to Generate more Vacuum?
 
Condition of the engine has an affect on vacuum also. If it's old and long in the tooth, it may need some valve or ring work.

69TowRig 10-21-2009 11:07 PM

Re: The best way to Generate more Vacuum?
 
My brother runs a dual-diaphragm booster and uses a vacuum accumulator on his 502BB Chevelle.

highperf4x4 10-21-2009 11:38 PM

Re: The best way to Generate more Vacuum?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jmking9 (Post 3579754)
I just got my CPP Booster and MC installed this afternoon, and finally completing my disc conversion.(had pics but cant get them to load) I knew I would probably be short on vacuum, but I'm really short. My motor only generates about 8-9 inches of vacuum.My question is, what has everyone with big cams used to generate vacuum? Is a vacuum canister enough, or do I need an electric pump. Any Input?

What are your engine specs and what style of intake?

lost wages 10-22-2009 02:58 AM

Re: The best way to Generate more Vacuum?
 
hydroboost all the way, it will stand y our truck on its nose. Its what i did after spending a bunch of money trying to fix it cheap. http://www.hydratechbraking.com/Hydr...D926717302BC91


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