Hydro Boost / Steering hoses and ???'s - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

6600DURAMAX · 05-14-2009, 04:08 PM

Getting ready to put the plumbing to the new hydro boost system and need some tips form you guys.

Hose Type – Would like to know if there is a stainless hose that I can use on both the high and low pressure side?

Fitting Sizes – Would anyone know the fitting sizes that go into the steering box and the one into the back of the pump?

Filter – Was thinking of running a remote oil type filter unit that mounts to the core support. I am assuming I can use the regular spin on type filter and push the power steering fluid through it with no extra strain on the p.s. pump. I have heard that hydroboost units do not like contaminated fluid. I believe the filter should be fed off the low pressure side?

Cooler – Really see no need to run a cooler since this is a street driven only truck

Any other tips guys

thanks

fastom · 05-14-2009, 04:26 PM

I used stainless hoses for both sides on mine. I don't remember what the sizes were for the fittings, I don't remember how I found out. I didn't use a filter on mine either.

Good luck, I wish I could be more help.

6600DURAMAX · 05-14-2009, 04:34 PM

Thanks Fastom, do you have any pics

fastom · 05-14-2009, 04:34 PM

This is the hose I used. http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

6600DURAMAX · 05-14-2009, 04:38 PM

What AN size did you use? Did you buy and assemble all of it yourself, I was thinking I was going to have to have it made somewhere with the crimped ends. I did not know that the regular AN fitting would hold up to the high pressure side.

fastom · 05-14-2009, 04:42 PM

I just found the website I used to get everything I needed to plumb my system. These guys were very helpful. http://www.hydratechbraking.com/prod...cessories.html

fastom · 05-14-2009, 04:45 PM

I called Hydratech and they were able to help me with what fittings I needed. I assembled all the hoses myself, very easy to do. The hardest part was getting all the fittings right.

I think the hose size is 6AN.

fastom · 05-14-2009, 04:50 PM

Here's a picture.

6600DURAMAX · 05-14-2009, 04:56 PM

Very Very sweet looking engine bay

6600DURAMAX · 05-14-2009, 05:10 PM

Excellent, they look like they have everything I need

Might also ask them about the filter idea

thanks

05-14-2009, 04:08 PM	#1
6600DURAMAX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wheatfield IN, USA Posts: 1,124	Hydro Boost / Steering hoses and ???'s Getting ready to put the plumbing to the new hydro boost system and need some tips form you guys. Hose Type – Would like to know if there is a stainless hose that I can use on both the high and low pressure side? Fitting Sizes – Would anyone know the fitting sizes that go into the steering box and the one into the back of the pump? Filter – Was thinking of running a remote oil type filter unit that mounts to the core support. I am assuming I can use the regular spin on type filter and push the power steering fluid through it with no extra strain on the p.s. pump. I have heard that hydroboost units do not like contaminated fluid. I believe the filter should be fed off the low pressure side? Cooler – Really see no need to run a cooler since this is a street driven only truck Any other tips guys thanks __________________ 1972 K5 - LS3/408 (595Hp) -6L80e-One Tons with 4.56, 20'' Beadlocks with 37'' rubber, full TMI interior, JL Audio ..... 1971 CREWMAX Build.....at body shop for couple more years

05-14-2009, 04:26 PM	#2
fastom That's right, it's Copper!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Central California Posts: 558	Re: Hydro Boost / Steering hoses and ???'s I used stainless hoses for both sides on mine. I don't remember what the sizes were for the fittings, I don't remember how I found out. I didn't use a filter on mine either. Good luck, I wish I could be more help. __________________ Tom: 1968 Chevy SWB ZZ383 W/700R4 Gen-II Compact Vintage Air System PPG paint, Mandarin Copper and Vanilla Shake. http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/fastom Stupid should hurt and eventually become fatal!

05-14-2009, 04:34 PM	#3
6600DURAMAX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wheatfield IN, USA Posts: 1,124	Re: Hydro Boost / Steering hoses and ???'s Thanks Fastom, do you have any pics __________________ 1972 K5 - LS3/408 (595Hp) -6L80e-One Tons with 4.56, 20'' Beadlocks with 37'' rubber, full TMI interior, JL Audio ..... 1971 CREWMAX Build.....at body shop for couple more years

05-14-2009, 04:34 PM	#4
fastom That's right, it's Copper!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Central California Posts: 558	Re: Hydro Boost / Steering hoses and ???'s This is the hose I used. http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku __________________ Tom: 1968 Chevy SWB ZZ383 W/700R4 Gen-II Compact Vintage Air System PPG paint, Mandarin Copper and Vanilla Shake. http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/fastom Stupid should hurt and eventually become fatal! Last edited by fastom; 05-14-2009 at 04:35 PM.

05-14-2009, 04:38 PM	#5
6600DURAMAX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wheatfield IN, USA Posts: 1,124	Re: Hydro Boost / Steering hoses and ???'s What AN size did you use? Did you buy and assemble all of it yourself, I was thinking I was going to have to have it made somewhere with the crimped ends. I did not know that the regular AN fitting would hold up to the high pressure side. __________________ 1972 K5 - LS3/408 (595Hp) -6L80e-One Tons with 4.56, 20'' Beadlocks with 37'' rubber, full TMI interior, JL Audio ..... 1971 CREWMAX Build.....at body shop for couple more years

05-14-2009, 04:42 PM	#6
fastom That's right, it's Copper!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Central California Posts: 558	Re: Hydro Boost / Steering hoses and ???'s I just found the website I used to get everything I needed to plumb my system. These guys were very helpful. http://www.hydratechbraking.com/prod...cessories.html __________________ Tom: 1968 Chevy SWB ZZ383 W/700R4 Gen-II Compact Vintage Air System PPG paint, Mandarin Copper and Vanilla Shake. http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/fastom Stupid should hurt and eventually become fatal!

05-14-2009, 04:45 PM	#7
fastom That's right, it's Copper!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Central California Posts: 558	Re: Hydro Boost / Steering hoses and ???'s I called Hydratech and they were able to help me with what fittings I needed. I assembled all the hoses myself, very easy to do. The hardest part was getting all the fittings right. I think the hose size is 6AN. __________________ Tom: 1968 Chevy SWB ZZ383 W/700R4 Gen-II Compact Vintage Air System PPG paint, Mandarin Copper and Vanilla Shake. http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/fastom Stupid should hurt and eventually become fatal! Last edited by fastom; 05-14-2009 at 04:47 PM.

05-14-2009, 04:50 PM	#8
fastom That's right, it's Copper!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Central California Posts: 558	Re: Hydro Boost / Steering hoses and ???'s Here's a picture. Attached Images __________________ Tom: 1968 Chevy SWB ZZ383 W/700R4 Gen-II Compact Vintage Air System PPG paint, Mandarin Copper and Vanilla Shake. http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/fastom Stupid should hurt and eventually become fatal!

05-14-2009, 04:56 PM	#9
6600DURAMAX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wheatfield IN, USA Posts: 1,124	Re: Hydro Boost / Steering hoses and ???'s Very Very sweet looking engine bay __________________ 1972 K5 - LS3/408 (595Hp) -6L80e-One Tons with 4.56, 20'' Beadlocks with 37'' rubber, full TMI interior, JL Audio ..... 1971 CREWMAX Build.....at body shop for couple more years

05-14-2009, 05:10 PM	#10
6600DURAMAX Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wheatfield IN, USA Posts: 1,124	Re: Hydro Boost / Steering hoses and ???'s Excellent, they look like they have everything I need Might also ask them about the filter idea thanks __________________ 1972 K5 - LS3/408 (595Hp) -6L80e-One Tons with 4.56, 20'' Beadlocks with 37'' rubber, full TMI interior, JL Audio ..... 1971 CREWMAX Build.....at body shop for couple more years



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