Hydroboost; what about Dodge?

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Was scrounging around on eBay and came across this (don't worry it's not a TUT link :D ). What're the thoughts on using Dodge components for a Hydroboost conversion? I'm not sure if those fittings on the hydro pressure lines would be easier or harder to make a hose for, but it does look interesting. I also wonder what that third line on the hydroboost is for...
 
Runs off your PS pump, so if you kill the engine you have 1 stop remaining.

The 460 I got for my 56 F100 had it so I used it. No problems except the steering is overboosted for my tastes (Saginaw box), so I bought a pressure regulator. Still on the shelf, though.
 
Bosch produces the boost units themselves for chevy/ford/dodge. The housing a bit different, and it is rotated counter-clockwise compared to the astro unit. Is that the size bore you want?

Edit: it also looks longer than my astro unit, and has a spacer between the HB unit and M/C to accomodate for the rotation. Why? For dodge to be different? Who knows.

Edit #2: the place that made my lines cut off the threaded/farelled fittings where I wanted them and welded hose fittings directly on to the end that clamped onto the hose lines. It made no difference what fitting it was what since it was cut.
 
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Well I'm mainly just curious about the Dodge setup Vs. the GM parts that are more commonly used for HB conversions. I'm sure there's a reason, but I've never even seen Dodge HB components mentioned.
 
I guess the GM units are just so much more common and cheaper to come by. GM used them lots more vehicles. I went to Pik-N-Pull and found units on various mid 80's GM large cars like Cadillac and Buicks. I pulled mine off an 85 Caprice Estate station wagon. It's the exact same hydroboost unit that's on my GMC one ton wrecker.
 
Spook50 said:
Well I'm mainly just curious about the Dodge setup Vs. the GM parts that are more commonly used for HB conversions. I'm sure there's a reason, but I've never even seen Dodge HB components mentioned.
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Be different; more power to ya. :cool: :flipoff2:

Realistically, I'd probably mosey down to Spauldings and measure how long the setup is in different vehicles. They might look at you funny though.
 
ridgerunner said:
Be different; more power to ya. :cool: :flipoff2:

Realistically, I'd probably mosey down to Spauldings and measure how long the setup is in different vehicles. They might look at you funny though.
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Yeah I figured I'd take a weekend and go there and Pull N' Save to see what all I can get for this and the rear disc conversion. Gonna be some good times ahead :D
 
WHy do you want hydroboost?

It is novel but the stock system works very well with minor adjustments..
 
Mace said:
WHy do you want hydroboost?

It is novel but the stock system works very well with minor adjustments..
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My booster is going out, and since I plan to put in a diesel, it makes sense to take the opportunity to convert instead of spending the money on a rebuilt vacuum booster.
 
Fair enough..
 
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