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Old 08-12-2011, 03:28 PM
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big boost guys, what are you hooking your brake booster up to. And yes i am using a stock booster. wont the intake pressure be to much for the booster?
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big boost guys, what are you hooking your brake booster up to. And yes i am using a stock booster. wont the intake pressure be to much for the booster?
There is a check valve that only lets vacuum into the booster.
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^yep. Don't worry about it.
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Where do I get this check valve?
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It's on the car from the factory.
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Is it in the stock hose or booster? I don't have a stock intake
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Yes, It is going into the brake booster, its coming off the line into the booster.
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Hummm. Not sure if I still have that hose
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its part of the nipple sticking out of the booster.
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Oh, so it's on the actual booster itself
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Oh my! It is the factory 90* fitting/elbow that goes into the booster that is the check valve.
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Word up! Thanks!!
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