Clearance Problem
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4th Gear
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Clearance Problem
Ok, I'm getting ready to stuff a 468 BBC into my 1981...I have run into the problem of the vacuum booster being in the way of the the oversized valve covers. I see there is a hydroboost solution for this, but that is way outside of my budget. Are there any other solutions for this? Any help or addvice would be greatly appreciated...
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You are TheMadScientist, so just cut the booster in half. ? Uh Huh. Do you really need the tall valve covers? Sometimes people install them "because"... and they are not really needed. Just a possibility... shot in the dark.
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Yes, I really need the tall valve covers...I have a roller valve train set up and the roller rockers need the space of a tall valve cover. I did think about modifying the booster, but I couldn't find any info on doing that.
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Are you locked in using the oversize valve covers? I've seen many BBC with roller rockers that have valve covers clearing the brake booster.
Sorry, too slow replying!
Sorry, too slow replying!
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4th Gear
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I guess I could take off the stud girdle since this will really only be driven on the street. Thick valve cover gaskets is a great idea...thanks!
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yep,
I looked around for a smaller booster but couldn't find anything that would work.
I opted for the Hyda-boost but I do understand the limits of a budget.
There are covers out there that have the tapered edge that might work for you. The chevy style have the tapered top but they are rather expensive, you might look around and see if you can find some of the cheap chrome ones with the tapered top that you could try.
Neal
I looked around for a smaller booster but couldn't find anything that would work.
I opted for the Hyda-boost but I do understand the limits of a budget.
There are covers out there that have the tapered edge that might work for you. The chevy style have the tapered top but they are rather expensive, you might look around and see if you can find some of the cheap chrome ones with the tapered top that you could try.
Neal
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Tall edelbrock covers will clear. I put a set on mine intending on them being temporary. Purchased fabed covers later and they wouldnt fit, either side. Booster on one side ac box hit on the other.
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I had a set like that once, stamped steel with hammer & anvil shaped corner. It suited my tight budget at the time.
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Ok, I'm getting ready to stuff a 468 BBC into my 1981...I have run into the problem of the vacuum booster being in the way of the the oversized valve covers. I see there is a hydroboost solution for this, but that is way outside of my budget. Are there any other solutions for this? Any help or addvice would be greatly appreciated...
Seriously, I think you are going to have to choose between shorter valve covers, modded valve covers, or manual brakes. Not much else you can do without parting with some coin. Do what you gotta do, and get that thing out tearing up the street, brother!!!
Scott
