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Old 05-26-2011, 06:49 PM
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Im ready to Install a hydro-boost system on my car. i can't wait! my 1 ton truck has one. it works great. i searched the forums looking to pin point the year, astrovan that every one was using i came up short. also does any one sell just the "highpressure and lowpressure" hose as a
kit? Thanks Rich
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Is there any difference between one off a Astro van...vs a truck??

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Is there any difference between one off a Astro van...vs a truck??

I put them side to side and can't tell any difference, at least externally.
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This is one of those things I have always wanted to do but have never pulled the trigger. Be sure to post pics of your progress. I may have to slip off tomorrow and see if I can come up with a hydroboost. I spotted several the last time I was at the yard.
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Hydoboost was one of the top 10 upgrades I made to my '80. I used a Hydroboost unit from a '97 3/4 ton Chevy pickup.



I mounted it upside-down for hose routing reasons. Our son is a machinist and made a spacer plate so I didn't have to change the length of the rod:





Here are the connectors I used:

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Thanks for the pics and all the help guys. i will do a step by step thread on this.

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