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Old 02-09-2012, 04:20 PM
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What did you guys have to do to connect the LS to the brake booster? My brake booster connector is not the same size as my 91 corvette.
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I used a heater hose reducer to drop the hose size for my booster.
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Originally Posted by i r teh noobz
I used a heater hose reducer to drop the hose size for my booster.
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Old 02-10-2012, 04:55 PM
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You can pop the valve out of the booster and get one with a 1/2" nipple vs the common 3/8"
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Ok, I'm so tired of hearing "What kind of car is it?"
Anyway, If someone could share a part number the booster is 7/8 inch and the hose is 1/2. Thanks
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Its the line size, not the booster port ID. GM uses two sizes 3/8" and 1/2"

Go to the HELP section of any parts store and get a new valve for <$5
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Originally Posted by Pocket
Its the line size, not the booster port ID. GM uses two sizes 3/8" and 1/2"

Go to the HELP section of any parts store and get a new valve for <$5
I tried every parts store none of them fit the hole in my booster. I even ordered one for a 99 Camaro.. no bueno.
Just so you can see what in dealing with here ya go. From left to right... 91 corvette , 99 Camaro, Generic from parts store. I feel like an idiot.. I cant believe this is such a hard part to find. To top it off I dropped the bushing for the Camaro in the booster.

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I finally found a solution, Help! part # 42054 and stock LS1 Camaro check valve. It's listed a s a PCV grommet it fits very tight but it fits. The inside diameter is a little off I had to use a drill bit on it.
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i came accross the same problem today. i just went to lowe's and got a reduction fitting. if you stay with the 1/2 inch line then it's also more difficult to find T fittings, it seems like they are all for 3/8 hose. i have to tie in my boost guage and proflow valve.
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Originally Posted by 81cuttysupreme
i came accross the same problem today. i just went to lowe's and got a reduction fitting. if you stay with the 1/2 inch line then it's also more difficult to find T fittings, it seems like they are all for 3/8 hose. i have to tie in my boost guage and proflow valve.
To be honest I know I could have reduced it but it would have felt Buba to me. In your case you probably need to.
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Use this thing. At the booster end of the big hose- fits snug in the hose, and push it onto the check valve. Cant see it once its in place.
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Originally Posted by Kingstir
Use this thing. At the booster end of the big hose- fits snug in the hose, and push it onto the check valve. Cant see it once its in place.
Cool.. I could have used that. Well its great info for the next guy.



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