Hydroboost and MC upgrades?
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Aberdeen, Scotland
Hydroboost and MC upgrades?
Hey guys,
I want to order a complete hydroboost kit; but Hydratech's website does not have a link for a C3. And there is not a phone number on the site.
Does anyone have a number for them? Does VB and P sell these? Their site is down too!
I would not mind having a better MC; like a Wilwood if it helps. Any opinions? I do want to fit an adjustable brake bias vlv(wilwood unit); where should this go and should I have the check vlv (the thing that GM calls a proportioning vlv) in the system removed?
Any pics and comments would really help. A shop is doing this for me as I am out of town for a while ....
Which Wilwood MC is correct for my application? I have seen a few pics on here with them fitted. They look nice.
carbster
I want to order a complete hydroboost kit; but Hydratech's website does not have a link for a C3. And there is not a phone number on the site.
Does anyone have a number for them? Does VB and P sell these? Their site is down too!
I would not mind having a better MC; like a Wilwood if it helps. Any opinions? I do want to fit an adjustable brake bias vlv(wilwood unit); where should this go and should I have the check vlv (the thing that GM calls a proportioning vlv) in the system removed?
Any pics and comments would really help. A shop is doing this for me as I am out of town for a while ....
Which Wilwood MC is correct for my application? I have seen a few pics on here with them fitted. They look nice.
carbster
Drifting
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From: Winston-Salem NC
Is this what you are talking about? I got this from VB&P, and believe me, you will stop! LOL!
http://www.vbandp.com/Our%20Catalog/source/page_49.htm
http://www.vbandp.com/Our%20Catalog/source/page_49.htm
Drifting
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From: Halifax, NS, Canada
Here is my documented install. I have the Wilwood part number listed there as well.
Hydroboost Install in C3
Hydroboost Install in C3
Melting Slicks
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From: Gig Harbor Wa
Here is some interesting reading on brake bias.
http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp...formance.shtml
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Aberdeen, Scotland
Brake bias
I have Corvette Engineering's Wilwood calipers; dyanlites. I run 235/50/16's up front and 255/50/16's out back. I have had the rears lock up before the fronts. ...... .... so unless i am wrong there is already a "brake bias" issue for me to sort out? What do you reckon?
With the size of the tires we run, the grip with modern rubber and better brakes ... these cars aren't exactly stock any longer.
carbster
.... so unless i am wrong there is already a "brake bias" issue for me to sort out? What do you reckon?With the size of the tires we run, the grip with modern rubber and better brakes ... these cars aren't exactly stock any longer.
carbster
Melting Slicks
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From: Gig Harbor Wa
Melting Slicks
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From: North NJ
I can also recommend the hydroboost setup.
I bought my kit a few years ago directly from Hydratech.
Consider upgrading your power steering pump.
I have a stock vette saginaw pump and sometimes it struggles especially when turning at slow speeds with or without the brake pedal engaged. Depending on your engine & exhaust setup you want to keep the power steering fluid as cool as possible. I ran my lines as far away from the headers as possible but I made custom SS teflon lines. Rubber will not do on the pressure side in this setup.
If you're going racing you would also benefit from a remote resolvoir for your power steering pump.
I also run the Red Line hi temp power steering racing fluid.
Binnie, what is the size difference b/w the Wilwood MC and a stock vette MC? Is the Wilwood that much smaller?
I bought my kit a few years ago directly from Hydratech.
Consider upgrading your power steering pump.
I have a stock vette saginaw pump and sometimes it struggles especially when turning at slow speeds with or without the brake pedal engaged. Depending on your engine & exhaust setup you want to keep the power steering fluid as cool as possible. I ran my lines as far away from the headers as possible but I made custom SS teflon lines. Rubber will not do on the pressure side in this setup.
If you're going racing you would also benefit from a remote resolvoir for your power steering pump.
I also run the Red Line hi temp power steering racing fluid.
Binnie, what is the size difference b/w the Wilwood MC and a stock vette MC? Is the Wilwood that much smaller?
Melting Slicks
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From: North NJ
I think these krc pumps would be ideal with their remote reservoir that can be mounted just about anywhere away from the heat. Once I'm able to save up the funds I'm going with one of their kits.
http://www.krcpower.com/products.html
There are many manufacturers of aftermarket power steering pumps I just like the KRC ones.
Also, when i say race i mean autox, obviously not 1/4 as I doubt you'll be installing anything but manual brakes on a 1/4 dedicated track car.
Burning Brakes
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From: Kalispell MT
alternate consideration
I'm not using this ABS system (yet) but I know some guys who are very pleased with it.
http://www.abspowerbrake.com/electrichppage.html
http://www.abspowerbrake.com/electrichppage.html
Drifting
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From: Halifax, NS, Canada
This Wilwood master cylinder is a direct replacement for the stock one. The bore is 1 1/8, reservoir capacity is almost identical and the brake line geometry is the same. A thing about it is that it is less than half the weight of the OEM and is a pleasure to bleed.
Drifting
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Instructor
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Melting Slicks
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I'm not using this ABS system (yet) but I know some guys who are very pleased with it.
http://www.abspowerbrake.com/electrichppage.html
http://www.abspowerbrake.com/electrichppage.html
Very interesting. Anyone know the price?