440 BB headache

[75Dart440]

Ive got a 75 dart sport. I've got my 440 installed now. This car has power brakes and power steering. I am having a problem with my brake booster-it hits the valve cover. Does anybody have any ideas on what i can do or where i can get a kit for this?

 

[yellowdartdave]

How bad does it hit the cover?
Which booster are you running.
You have only 2 or 3 options that I can think of.

1. Install a manual disc master cylinder and ditch the booster.

2. Move everything over like a 68 Hemi Dart.

3. If it is only the booster that is against the vave cover, you might be able to find a smaller (slimmer) booster.

If anybody knows of a good soultion, please chime in.

 

[a68postcar]

i've also seen the valve cover modified.

 

[75Dart440]

I have a 10" diameter brake booster. Is it possible to run a smaller booster? where can i find one? You said youve seen the valve cover modified? how so?--im not going to pound a dent into it..

 

[dusterbd451]

i used the 400 BB in my duster, but the valve cover is still pretty close to the booster. I have seen guys with a smaller booset (not sure what application) though with 440's and they worked. Are you having issues with the power steering also?? this was an issue for my install

 

[racerx]

What brake caliper setup do you have? If it's a 4-piston SSBC or similar, loose the booster. You don't need it. My Dart needs very little pedal pressure and is very easy to control with no booster.

 

[71DartGuy]

I just slid in my 383 a couple weeks ago and the single diaphragm booster is pretty close to my valve cover too but I think it will be OK. With the 440 I think you will have to run the dual diaphragm which is a little smaller in diameter.