anyone running a hydroboost setup in their A body, particularly in a Big block A body? I'm wondering if a stock style power steering pump is suffice to operate it or did it require something else?
I run hydraboost in my Scout. Stock PS pump, with added cooler, has worked just fine for me. Check out VanCo PBS.. They have lots of experience with that stuff.anyone running a hydroboost setup in their A body, particularly in a Big block A body? I'm wondering if a stock style power steering pump is suffice to operate it or did it require something else?
My local ag store can make high pressure hoses for them for cheap. They use a pneumatic machine to crimp the ends to whatever size fittings neededI am in the process of adapting a hydroboost to my dart from a Ford van.
Everything I have read on this website has said that the stock power steering pump will work fine and nobody has had any known issues. I plan to run the stock pump.
So far I have 50 bucks invested into the whole setup. Just have to figure out the lines
have any pictures by chance?i run a hydro boost on my 72 demon.. got it out of a astro van and the MC from a 96 camaro i believe.. using a swag pump..
Can you run a hydro boost without power steering ? Will it work or is it for power steering only.i run a hydro boost on my 72 demon.. got it out of a astro van and the MC from a 96 camaro i believe.. using a swag pump..
Can you run a hydro boost without power steering ? Will it work or is it for power steering only.
You only need a power steering pump. You won't need to run a power steering box. Just have to have something to push the fluid. They do make electric power steering pumps that you could use as welCan you run a hydro boost without power steering ? Will it work or is it for power steering only.
Thanks for posting pic! Do you know what year astro van you got it from? I'm thinking of doing same and buying a remanufactured unit, but not sure what year to shop for! Also, what master cylinder did you decide to go with? I'm assuming you have disc all the way around? Also, there is some talk about using a aluminum plate adapter on firewall, did you find this necessary? Thanks in advance!!!!
Thanks for posting pic! Do you know what year astro van you got it from? I'm thinking of doing same and buying a remanufactured unit, but not sure what year to shop for! Also, what master cylinder did you decide to go with? I'm assuming you have disc all the way around? Also, there is some talk about using a aluminum plate adapter on firewall, did you find this necessary? Thanks in advance!!!!
Appreciate the response!!!!94 astro van I believe. The master cylinder is from a 96 Camaro. I have front disk, rear drum brakes and never used any aluminum plate adapter. go to the junk yard and get your hydroboost. they easy to rebuild and it will save you.
Hey Mopardemon, last question, I promise! What power steering pump did you use? Interested to know if you modified your existing pump for return line(s) or purchased something like a Borgenson Saginaw pump? Have a great weekend!94 astro van I believe. The master cylinder is from a 96 Camaro. I have front disk, rear drum brakes and never used any aluminum plate adapter. go to the junk yard and get your hydroboost. they easy to rebuild and it will save you.
Hey Mopardemon, last question, I promise! What power steering pump did you use? Interested to know if you modified your existing pump for return line(s) or purchased something like a Borgenson Saginaw pump? Have a great weekend!
Hey Mopardemon, last question, I promise! What power steering pump did you use? Interested to know if you modified your existing pump for return line(s) or purchased something like a Borgenson Saginaw pump? Have a great weekend!