I'm considering swapping a Mustang hydroboost into an E36 BMW. It's been recommended that I avoid pre-'99 units because the necessary fittings are more difficult to find. I'm trying to source both the booster and master cylinder.

I believe the Mustang hydroboost is somewhat the same from '99 until '04?

I've seen advertised boosters from a Mustang, GT, Cobra, Mach 1, SVT, etc. I guess there are plenty of six cylinder cars out there as well. Not being a Mustang guy, I don't really know the implications of choosing a unit from one "model" vs. the next.

Anyone here know the nuisances between the hydroboost units and master cylinders that came on the various Mustangs from 1999-2004? Are there differences? Or are they all the same?

TIA.

Tipsy

 

I have a master cyl but no hydrobooster I can sell yah if yah haven't found one yet.

 

6-cylinders didn't get the hydroboost FYI. it was only on the others to clear those massive ohc heads.
Nothing of note differentiates the hydroboost units themselves.
(None better then any other)
Master cylinders have difference part numbers but if you get a replacement they are the same so I'm not sure it matters. The lines themselves are a pita as they are bubble flare if you don't have that tool.

 

Hav y u looked at the chevy astro hydroboost units?

 

Good info. Thanks very much. The BMW uses bubble flares as well.

I've read that the Astro van units are used for swap applications but I haven't read of anyone using one in an E36. I'm not much of a trailblazer.

Tipsy