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Super83Z · 05-10-2009, 05:11 PM

So I got a pretty big cam in my 83. 242/248 @ .050 .571/.577 on a 110 LSA solid roller. I bought a vacuum can to help out the power brakes. Anyone know how to plumb it in? I put it in-line of the power booster and any assistance I had before is gone. So I was thinking of maybe putting it in with a T-fitting off the hose going to the power brake booster instead. Any ideas?

99b4c · 05-12-2009, 09:32 AM

I switched over to a hydroboost for my brakes when I couldnt get enough vacuum with my 406 sbc, its worked great for the last 7-8 years.

zman302 · 05-12-2009, 10:28 AM

You can add a electric vacuum pump to solve your problem. They work well and never seem to run out of vacuum, or do as I did and Just run manual brakes, lot simpler and less to take care of

Super83Z · 05-12-2009, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 99b4c

I switched over to a hydroboost for my brakes when I couldnt get enough vacuum with my 406 sbc, its worked great for the last 7-8 years.

Hmm I have been looking into this a bit. I really like the sound of it. What car did you put it in? Did you use a factory set-up or an aftermarket one? Any special quirks I should know about?

Super83Z · 05-12-2009, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by zman302

You can add a electric vacuum pump to solve your problem. They work well and never seem to run out of vacuum, or do as I did and Just run manual brakes, lot simpler and less to take care of

I kinda wanna keep some sort of power brakes.

BTW I am so jealous of your 69. I love the SBC 302.

99b4c · 05-12-2009, 06:36 PM

Its been years but I thought the setup was from a Buick Grand National or a diesel GM from the early-mid eighties( Tornado or Eldorado). I think they are the same or very close. Its all GM and works great, you could look in the junkyard for a setup and grab all the lines.

I put it in a 85 Cutlass Supreme but see no reason why it wouldnt work in a third gen.

05-10-2009, 05:11 PM	#1
Super83Z Drives: 1999 Z28 1983 Z28 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: City of Champions,MA Posts: 616 View My Garage	Anyone thats ever run a big cam come on in So I got a pretty big cam in my 83. 242/248 @ .050 .571/.577 on a 110 LSA solid roller. I bought a vacuum can to help out the power brakes. Anyone know how to plumb it in? I put it in-line of the power booster and any assistance I had before is gone. So I was thinking of maybe putting it in with a T-fitting off the hose going to the power brake booster instead. Any ideas? __________________ Current cars: 99 Z28 06 Silverado 14 Silverado

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05-12-2009, 09:32 AM	#2
99b4c Drives: 89 RS/99 GTP/1SS soon Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicago/Phoenix Posts: 238	I switched over to a hydroboost for my brakes when I couldnt get enough vacuum with my 406 sbc, its worked great for the last 7-8 years.

05-12-2009, 10:28 AM	#3
zman302 DZ 302 4spd Drives: 1969 Z/28 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 131 View My Garage	You can add a electric vacuum pump to solve your problem. They work well and never seem to run out of vacuum, or do as I did and Just run manual brakes, lot simpler and less to take care of

05-12-2009, 06:36 PM	#6
99b4c Drives: 89 RS/99 GTP/1SS soon Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicago/Phoenix Posts: 238	Its been years but I thought the setup was from a Buick Grand National or a diesel GM from the early-mid eighties( Tornado or Eldorado). I think they are the same or very close. Its all GM and works great, you could look in the junkyard for a setup and grab all the lines. I put it in a 85 Cutlass Supreme but see no reason why it wouldnt work in a third gen.