anyone ever change from hydroboost to vacume assist?
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anyone ever change from hydroboost to vacume assist?
since a new hydroboost is $600.00 how hard would it be to do away with the hydro unit and install a regular vacume assist system from a salvage yard?
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Re: anyone ever change from hydroboost to vacume assist?
I don't know anyone personally. It could be done but it's a step backward. Hydroboost is much better.
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Re: anyone ever change from hydroboost to vacume assist?
I agree hydroboost is where it's at! I would try to get the stock system working long before trying to fit an inferior vacuum boost system.
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2013 Toyota Tundra DC 4x4
2008 Dodge Nitro 4x4
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Mileage spreadsheet
Vans owned:
1986 Safari 2.5L 4 speed manual - scrapped
1995 Astro 2WD conversion 4.11 posi, shift kit, DHC rock rails - sold to Skippy
1998 Astro 4x4 D44, D60, NP231, full hydraulic system with 9k# Milemarker winch and snow plow - sold to Lockdoc
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2005 AWD, 4.10's - sold to skippy
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Re: anyone ever change from hydroboost to vacume assist?
if your gonna use a salvage yard vacuum unit... why not consider a salvage hydroboost system as well? Im sure one could be had pretty cheap. Definetly a step backwards to go vacuum anyway
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Re: anyone ever change from hydroboost to vacume assist?
Call me Gary
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Lead with my heart & take the hits because of it like a man.
1985 Astro-"Ole Yellar"
1994 LT Astro
1981 Winnebago-"Baby"
12'dual axle enclosed trailer
The vendor trailer
Lead with my heart & take the hits because of it like a man.
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Re: anyone ever change from hydroboost to vacume assist?
Don't know where you got that $600 price, but here are some prices I've found.
AutoZone.com: Cardone reman $395.99, core $112.00, end 283.99
RockAuto.com: A1 Cardone reman $279.79, core $35.00, end $244.79
PartsAmerica.com: Cardone reman $314.44, core $50.00, end $264.44
You can also check this eBay ad for $125. It lists for Astros '96-2000, but my research shows that the boosters are the same '96-2002.
AutoZone.com: Cardone reman $395.99, core $112.00, end 283.99
RockAuto.com: A1 Cardone reman $279.79, core $35.00, end $244.79
PartsAmerica.com: Cardone reman $314.44, core $50.00, end $264.44
You can also check this eBay ad for $125. It lists for Astros '96-2000, but my research shows that the boosters are the same '96-2002.
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2005 Astro (Gandalf) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, 130k+ miles
1997 Astro (Grumpy - $250 Rally Van) - AWD, 4.3L, 3.42, LSD, 2" lift, 31" tires, 335k+ orig engine, $30 eBay fuel pump
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Re: anyone ever change from hydroboost to vacume assist?
Wrong url for the auto parts, its http://www.car-part.com
listings for every part of north america, you should be able to find what you need.
listings for every part of north america, you should be able to find what you need.
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Re: anyone ever change from hydroboost to vacume assist?
zook94 wrote:Wrong url for the auto parts, its http://www.car-part.com
listings for every part of north america, you should be able to find what you need.
Er-ck the link-it works. =;
Call me Gary
1985 Astro-"Ole Yellar"
1994 LT Astro
1981 Winnebago-"Baby"
12'dual axle enclosed trailer
The vendor trailer
Lead with my heart & take the hits because of it like a man.
1985 Astro-"Ole Yellar"
1994 LT Astro
1981 Winnebago-"Baby"
12'dual axle enclosed trailer
The vendor trailer
Lead with my heart & take the hits because of it like a man.