Steeroids AND HydroBoost?
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Re: Steeroids AND HydroBoost? (flynhi)
flynhi,
I am interested in this thread too. I have been talking to Paul @ Hydratech Braking Systems about chrome plating one of their units for me. I hope to install the Steeroids rack and the brake booster during Christmas vacation. Since both use the power steering pump, it would be logical to do both mods at once. Maybe there is a stronger power steering pump we could use in place of the stock one?
I am interested in this thread too. I have been talking to Paul @ Hydratech Braking Systems about chrome plating one of their units for me. I hope to install the Steeroids rack and the brake booster during Christmas vacation. Since both use the power steering pump, it would be logical to do both mods at once. Maybe there is a stronger power steering pump we could use in place of the stock one?
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Re: Steeroids AND HydroBoost? (Arkansas Flash)
The write up in Vette magazine, featured a car with the Steeroids system on it.
http://www.hydroboost.com/article/index.html
[Modified by dman535, 6:44 AM 11/8/2002]
http://www.hydroboost.com/article/index.html
[Modified by dman535, 6:44 AM 11/8/2002]
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Re: Steeroids AND HydroBoost? (flynhi)
Monty has both. Check out his sig:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zero...ofile&id=11427
He hasn't drove it much so he might not be able to tell you much about the combo except for installation.
[Modified by Fevre, 6:47 AM 11/8/2002]
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zero...ofile&id=11427
He hasn't drove it much so he might not be able to tell you much about the combo except for installation.
[Modified by Fevre, 6:47 AM 11/8/2002]
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Re: Steeroids AND HydroBoost? (flynhi)
I have a rack in my car, and think the 'feel' is too much assist...I think adding a brake boost would work fine.....
I"m not sure how to reduce pump pressure for my install, someday I may do a hydro boost, but my booster is fine.....
general question....is there any weight savings for doing the hydro boost system???
GENE
I"m not sure how to reduce pump pressure for my install, someday I may do a hydro boost, but my booster is fine.....
general question....is there any weight savings for doing the hydro boost system???
GENE
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Re: Steeroids AND HydroBoost? (mrvette)
I don't think that there is any weight savings. But the unit is considerably smaller, good for big block guys that want power brakes and tall valve covers.
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Re: Steeroids AND HydroBoost? (Fevre)
Monty has both. Check out his sig:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zero...ofile&id=11427
He hasn't drove it much so he might not be able to tell you much about the combo except for installation.
[Modified by Fevre, 6:47 AM 11/8/2002]
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zero...ofile&id=11427
He hasn't drove it much so he might not be able to tell you much about the combo except for installation.
[Modified by Fevre, 6:47 AM 11/8/2002]
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Re: Steeroids AND HydroBoost? (Twin_Turbo)
A stock pumps puts out about 900-1000 psi. The KRC puts out I think 1160 psi and the pumps from pickup trucks put out 1500psi. I would be afraid that the truck pump while it fits would blow a seal in the power steering control valve. The hydrboost is designed for this higher pressure so it would not be affected but it works fine on the lower pressure.
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Re: Steeroids AND HydroBoost? (norvalwilhelm)
Jim Shea had a post sometime back when we were discussing the HydraBoost system addressing the power steering pump pressure/ volume. I was wondering which pump to use with my Vette. I am going to use the HydraBoost with a 2002 Grand Cherokee Steering Box. I will not have an external Control Valve or slave Cylinder.
Starting in 1974 through 1981 the production Corvette power steering pumps have a high flow of 2.9 gallons per minute. This should be enough flow for the hydroboost and the power steering system.
The earlier Vettes had flows of 1.75 gpm (1967, 68, 69) and flows of 1.6 gpm (1970 - 73). The 1982 Vette was 1.9 gpm.
Is there any correlation between performance and pump flows through the various model years?
My guess is that maybe you are running out of pressure. All of the Corvette pumps have a maximum pressure setting of 900 to 1100 psi. Most of the trucks have maximum pressure relief in the 1400 psi range.
Is this one of those times when "More ain't better?" or do I need the extra push (1400 psi)to make it work correctly?
JIM SHEA ---- Norval ?
Starting in 1974 through 1981 the production Corvette power steering pumps have a high flow of 2.9 gallons per minute. This should be enough flow for the hydroboost and the power steering system.
The earlier Vettes had flows of 1.75 gpm (1967, 68, 69) and flows of 1.6 gpm (1970 - 73). The 1982 Vette was 1.9 gpm.
Is there any correlation between performance and pump flows through the various model years?
My guess is that maybe you are running out of pressure. All of the Corvette pumps have a maximum pressure setting of 900 to 1100 psi. Most of the trucks have maximum pressure relief in the 1400 psi range.
Is this one of those times when "More ain't better?" or do I need the extra push (1400 psi)to make it work correctly?
JIM SHEA ---- Norval ?
