another hydroboost thread
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Instructor
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From: Boiling Springs
another hydroboost thread
So I'm about to buy the parts for my hydroboost conversion and I was wondering if my parts list was inline with what I needed. I'm not sure what I needed as far as lines for the power steering pump.
Parts list:
A1 Cardone hydroboost 52-7331
260-8556-BK - Wilwood Aluminum Tandem Master Cylinder
Wilwood portioning valve
Cardone power steering pump 20-6086F ( that's a replacement for the stock pump, should I get a different one? My current one could be replaced)
Now I know I need lines, I'm not sure which ones or which fittings I'll need. My other questions is what is the best way to drill into the power steering tank? How do I attach the line into it? What am I missing?
Thanks again, there is such a great pool of info on this forum.
Parts list:
A1 Cardone hydroboost 52-7331
260-8556-BK - Wilwood Aluminum Tandem Master Cylinder
Wilwood portioning valve
Cardone power steering pump 20-6086F ( that's a replacement for the stock pump, should I get a different one? My current one could be replaced)
Now I know I need lines, I'm not sure which ones or which fittings I'll need. My other questions is what is the best way to drill into the power steering tank? How do I attach the line into it? What am I missing?
Thanks again, there is such a great pool of info on this forum.
Le Mans Master
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From: Minneapolis, Mn USA
There is a list around here:
Lines and Fittings for 1963 - 1979 Corvettes ***Notes for 1980 – 1982 Corvettes at the bottom***
From Pump To Hydro:
90 Degree 6AN to 3/8" - AER-FBM1144 - $16.69
22" 6AN Braided Hose - AER-FCC0606 - $33.95
90 Degree 6AN Hose End - AER-FBM1122 - $18.99 x3
Male 6AN to 18mm O-ring Coupling - AER-FBM2609 - $13.95
From Hydro To Steering Valve:
6AN to 16mm O-ring Coupling - AER-FBM2608 - $13.95
90 Degree 6AN Hose End - See Above.
35" 6AN Braided Hose - See Above.
90 Degree 6AN Hose End - See Above.
6AN to 7/16" Coupling - RUS-697100 - $12.39
*** For 1980 - 1982 Corvette replace AER-FBM1144 with AER-FBM2241 & AER-FBM1122 ***
16mm x 1.5” to 6AN Male to Male Coupling - AER-FBM2241 (Blue)
90 Degree 6AN Hose End - AER-FBM1122
Summery: ***Except 1980 – 1982***
AER-FBM1144 x 1
AER-FCC0606 x 1
AER-FBM1122 x 3
AER-FBM2609 x 1
AER-FBM2608 x 1
RUS-697100 x 1
Lines and Fittings for 1963 - 1979 Corvettes ***Notes for 1980 – 1982 Corvettes at the bottom***
From Pump To Hydro:
90 Degree 6AN to 3/8" - AER-FBM1144 - $16.69
22" 6AN Braided Hose - AER-FCC0606 - $33.95
90 Degree 6AN Hose End - AER-FBM1122 - $18.99 x3
Male 6AN to 18mm O-ring Coupling - AER-FBM2609 - $13.95
From Hydro To Steering Valve:
6AN to 16mm O-ring Coupling - AER-FBM2608 - $13.95
90 Degree 6AN Hose End - See Above.
35" 6AN Braided Hose - See Above.
90 Degree 6AN Hose End - See Above.
6AN to 7/16" Coupling - RUS-697100 - $12.39
*** For 1980 - 1982 Corvette replace AER-FBM1144 with AER-FBM2241 & AER-FBM1122 ***
16mm x 1.5” to 6AN Male to Male Coupling - AER-FBM2241 (Blue)
90 Degree 6AN Hose End - AER-FBM1122
Summery: ***Except 1980 – 1982***
AER-FBM1144 x 1
AER-FCC0606 x 1
AER-FBM1122 x 3
AER-FBM2609 x 1
AER-FBM2608 x 1
RUS-697100 x 1
Drifting
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Regards from Down Under.
aussiejohn
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From: Perth Western Australia
Now I know I need lines, I'm not sure which ones or which fittings I'll need. My other questions is what is the best way to drill into the power steering tank? How do I attach the line into it? What am I missing?
Thanks again, there is such a great pool of info on this forum.
Thanks again, there is such a great pool of info on this forum.
The low pressure return from the hydroboost unit plumbs into a T piece that fits into the hose from the power steering return. There is no need to drill into the tank.
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Instructor
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From: Boiling Springs
There is a list around here:
Lines and Fittings for 1963 - 1979 Corvettes ***Notes for 1980 – 1982 Corvettes at the bottom***
From Pump To Hydro:
90 Degree 6AN to 3/8" - AER-FBM1144 - $16.69
22" 6AN Braided Hose - AER-FCC0606 - $33.95
90 Degree 6AN Hose End - AER-FBM1122 - $18.99 x3
Male 6AN to 18mm O-ring Coupling - AER-FBM2609 - $13.95
From Hydro To Steering Valve:
6AN to 16mm O-ring Coupling - AER-FBM2608 - $13.95
90 Degree 6AN Hose End - See Above.
35" 6AN Braided Hose - See Above.
90 Degree 6AN Hose End - See Above.
6AN to 7/16" Coupling - RUS-697100 - $12.39
Lines and Fittings for 1963 - 1979 Corvettes ***Notes for 1980 – 1982 Corvettes at the bottom***
From Pump To Hydro:
90 Degree 6AN to 3/8" - AER-FBM1144 - $16.69
22" 6AN Braided Hose - AER-FCC0606 - $33.95
90 Degree 6AN Hose End - AER-FBM1122 - $18.99 x3
Male 6AN to 18mm O-ring Coupling - AER-FBM2609 - $13.95
From Hydro To Steering Valve:
6AN to 16mm O-ring Coupling - AER-FBM2608 - $13.95
90 Degree 6AN Hose End - See Above.
35" 6AN Braided Hose - See Above.
90 Degree 6AN Hose End - See Above.
6AN to 7/16" Coupling - RUS-697100 - $12.39
Do I need to buy a T section for this?
Team Owner
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From: Orange Park Florida
Since I have had a Serp drive from '88-91 vette on my car for some 10 years, the rack steering was first, and so no changes, don't forget the C4 had frame mounted pump tank, NOT on the pump itself...I suspect that does make a difference from what I read here.... at any rate the T is use is standard plumbing/hose clamp return.....the adapting of the rack lines to the pump was done with standard 3/8-3/8 compression plumbing fittings been there for years.....
Sharkey stand on nose and bonk yours on the wheel.....
Sharkey stand on nose and bonk yours on the wheel.....
Le Mans Master
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From: Minneapolis, Mn USA
Google Aeroquip assembly instructions and you'll have a walk through on how to do it. I used a pneumatic cut-off tool with tape on the lines for a clean cut.
The return line is just the rubber power steering compatible hose. The rack return (higher flow volume) goes straight through the inline T and the hydroboost return (lower flow volume) goes into the right angle fitting of the T to return back to the power steering pump.
Racer
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From: Perth Western Australia
Make your own end cuts.
Google Aeroquip assembly instructions and you'll have a walk through on how to do it. I used a pneumatic cut-off tool with tape on the lines for a clean cut.
The return line is just the rubber power steering compatible hose. The rack return (higher flow volume) goes straight through the inline T and the hydroboost return (lower flow volume) goes into the right angle fitting of the T to return back to the power steering pump.
Google Aeroquip assembly instructions and you'll have a walk through on how to do it. I used a pneumatic cut-off tool with tape on the lines for a clean cut.
The return line is just the rubber power steering compatible hose. The rack return (higher flow volume) goes straight through the inline T and the hydroboost return (lower flow volume) goes into the right angle fitting of the T to return back to the power steering pump.
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From: Boiling Springs
Well, I wanna say thanks to the help I've gotten so far. However, I've managed to get into another snag. I bought a cardone 52-7333 hydroboost unite, but It didn't come with the mounting bracket. Anyone know where I might be able to pick up a stock one? The local junkyard won't sell it individually, so I'm trying to find one online that's not some custom cnc milled bracket