borgeson and hydroboost?
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Instructor
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From: houston tx
borgeson and hydroboost?
i already installed the hydroboost and like it a lot. i just ordered the borgeson steering box and i am wondering if anyone here has any tips regarding installation, ie routing of hoses etc?
i have a 69 small block with existing leaky power steering.
i will probably have the header off before i start too, as i am installing side pipes. i have plenty of clearance between the stock box and my new headers so that shouldnt be a problem hopefully
any info is greatly appreciated.
thanks
mike
i have a 69 small block with existing leaky power steering.
i will probably have the header off before i start too, as i am installing side pipes. i have plenty of clearance between the stock box and my new headers so that shouldnt be a problem hopefully
any info is greatly appreciated.
thanks
mike
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Dallas-Fort Worth TX
Here is a link I thread I read thru. There are several if you do a search.
I would like this but I have a BB and it barely fits with the stock steering box...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...g-install.html
I would like this but I have a BB and it barely fits with the stock steering box...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...g-install.html
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Aberdeen, Scotland
installed both on my BB
I have a 72 BB. I had the shop install both the Borgeson box and hydroboost before they reinstalled the engine. Both fit and look good. I have MacJacks headers so there a little room.
Funny, I had the work done prior to me moving back to Houston, however with the economy and the mess in the Gulf I took another job outside the US again!!
It looks like the vette will sit for a while longer!
Funny, I had the work done prior to me moving back to Houston, however with the economy and the mess in the Gulf I took another job outside the US again!!
It looks like the vette will sit for a while longer!
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Dallas-Fort Worth TX
If you have any pics of the fit, send them. What size are your primary tubes for those Mcjack headers? I had to dimple my header tube pretty good to get it to fit for the stock steering box.
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Instructor
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From: houston tx
how bout some pics showing how the brake lines get moved? still not sure of which hose goes where. i have searched and searched and find different pictures but nothing that clear? maybe i am overthinking this?
Racer
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From: Buena Vista Colorado
Burning Brakes
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From: Middleburg Florida
But it's tight like you said!!
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Instructor
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From: houston tx
i got the borgeson box in with the hydroboost and my new sidepipes and all i can say is wow, what a difference. i am actually comfortable driving this car now, not afraid to mash the pedal anymore. drives like a train on tracks.
highly recommend this upgrade, but make sure to get the car aaligned after installation.
highly recommend this upgrade, but make sure to get the car aaligned after installation.
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