Steeroids AND HydroBoost?
Instructor
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 195
Likes: 1
From: Van Buren AR
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?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 1,211
Likes: 5
From: Nashville TN
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]
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 11,322
Likes: 1
From: Living in the Hartland
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]
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 65,492
Likes: 230
From: Orange Park Florida
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
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 1,211
Likes: 5
From: Nashville TN
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.
Race Director
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 16,945
Likes: 9
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]
Marck
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
5 Best & 5 Worst Corvette Daily Drivers
Joe Kucinski
The Headlights of Every Corvette Generation Explained
Joe Kucinski
5 Best & 5 Most Overrated Corvette Track Packages of All Time!
Joe Kucinski
Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained
Joe Kucinski
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette
Verdad Gallardo
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 11,872
Likes: 12
From: Waterloo ontario Canada
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.
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 1,987
Likes: 3
From: Manchester, Dead Center in the Middle of TN 25 miles to Jack Daniels,10 miles to Geo Dickle, and .8 mile from the Liquor Store at I-24 Exit 114
St. Jude Donor '05
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 ?
