LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

hydro booster. has anyone seen the setup?

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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 03:14 PM
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i have recently installed a cam and have experienced some vacuum loss. i know there are vacuum canisters and pumps. but i kinda want to go in another direction. i have seen setups in other vehicles where they have used brake hydro booster from 90's astro vans, but i have never seen one in a 4th gen lt1. if anyone can post pictures or know about the setup please let me know.
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 03:26 PM
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What are the specs of your cam? I've seen guys with huge cams running power breaks with no issue
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 03:41 PM
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What are the specs of your cam? I've seen guys with huge cams running power breaks with no issue
i have the gm 847 cam. nothing to big lol.
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 03:54 PM
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you shouldnt have any issues with that cam
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 04:41 PM
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I say go for it. I was talking with a guy who had done it to his LSx powered car and he said it was pretty much a bolt in ordeal aside from the lines. But according to what he said just remove the booster and replace with the hydra-boost booster.
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03/04 Mach1's come with that setup. Runs off the PS pump right?
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yup exactly. Makes running huge cams and lots of boost really nice and it's more consistent in pedal IMO. Plans are in the works to convert my car......gotta find either a nice used booster or fork over the $500 for a new one......haven't decided yet.
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