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Can hydroboost be used on a 5.0 engine?

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Shaolin Crane

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i just ordered a new booster for my 5.0 i ordered a 95 cobra one and they offered 2 a hydroboost and a vacuum so im sure it can be done
 
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I am getting ready to start a 5.0 fox mustang conversion to hydro boost. Did anyone ever complete this swap and have a complete parts list needed to do it correctly?

Thanks
 

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i am in process of doing a 2v 4.6 in a 1990 coupe. to make the swap painless, and have power brakes you must use the hydroboost from 1996-2004 stangs. when ford put the Mod Motor in the Fox-4 platform the big bulky vacume booster will not clear the valve cover. even the 4-cyl booster is too large. all the holes but one line up, and you can use the stock fox rack, but the pumps are not interchangable, from what i have seen. i am going from a 4cyl... so i am sure there is a MAJOR difference.

Also to do the 4.6 swap you need a 1996+ K-member, or something aftermarket. I am using a 2004 Mach K-member. you must trim some from the rear mounts, and enlongate the holes. It positions the engine in the right spot.

I am also swaping the ENTIRE harness from a 1998 GT. Also the dash, ABS everything. The engine i am using is from my old 1996 P71 Crown Vic. stock bore NPI block, PI heads, cams, intake, 70mmTB acufab plenum 80mm MAF. should run ok. made a 4100lb sedan run 13.90's.

ModularFords.comhas alot of info.

here is the direct link to the mod swap thread Modular Conversions - ModularFords.com
 
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Yes you can, Its not fun but it can be done. take a look at my profile photos. I got my hydro booster from a 99 Cobra, along with all the lines, I also used the 4.6 power steering pump which makes it easier to hook up the lines. I would say make try to buy the hydro boost and lines from 1 car to make sure you have everything. Suprisingly everything fits quit well with very little modifications.
 
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Also I was just reading thru others replys.

Yes you need to oblong the holes in the fire wall.
If you get a hydro boost with 4 studs in the back just cut or knock that third bold out and use the 3 just like the stock vacum.
As far as needing to use hydro boost peddle set up.... You dont need to, All you need to do is cut the hoop off of the back of the hydro booster, and also cut the hoop off of the stocker vacum booster and weld that onto the hydro booster, that way it will bolt up to the stock peddel.
Yes you can use the stock rack, and the lines bolt strait to it.

Take a look at my pick.
 
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Tstang306 said:
Yes you can, Its not fun but it can be done. take a look at my profile photos. I got my hydro booster from a 99 Cobra, along with all the lines, I also used the 4.6 power steering pump which makes it easier to hook up the lines. I would say make try to buy the hydro boost and lines from 1 car to make sure you have everything. Suprisingly everything fits quit well with very little modifications.
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Tstang306 said:
Also I was just reading thru others replys.

Yes you need to oblong the holes in the fire wall.
If you get a hydro boost with 4 studs in the back just cut or knock that third bold out and use the 3 just like the stock vacum.
As far as needing to use hydro boost peddle set up.... You dont need to, All you need to do is cut the hoop off of the back of the hydro booster, and also cut the hoop off of the stocker vacum booster and weld that onto the hydro booster, that way it will bolt up to the stock peddel.
Yes you can use the stock rack, and the lines bolt strait to it.

Take a look at my pick.
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How does the power steering pump work from the 99 Cobra? Any modifications needed to mount the pump in the stock housing on the 1993 5.0 bracket?

I tried to view your pics, but I was not able to find them.

What did this cost in total?
 
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Yes you can its no harder than removing your old brake booster I have it on my 88 tbird all you need is a hydrobooster for a 84 continental and the ps unit ian lines bolts right up no drilling nothing
 
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4.6rx7 said:
Yes you can its no harder than removing your old brake booster I have it on my 88 tbird all you need is a hydrobooster for a 84 continental and the ps unit ian lines bolts right up no drilling nothing
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Thanks, that is great information! So just get the hydroboost, power steering pump, and the master cylinder? OR just the hydroboost and power steering pump from an 84 Continental? What about the lines to connect everything?
 
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Hydroboost

Everyone take the rest of the year off? LOL
 

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Everyone take the rest of the year off? LOL
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I guess they did huh? Well I'm interested in this hydro stuff so subscribed!!!
 

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4.6rx7 said:
Yes you can its no harder than removing your old brake booster I have it on my 88 tbird all you need is a hydrobooster for a 84 continental and the ps unit ian lines bolts right up no drilling nothing
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Wow... did not know that. According to Advance Auto the hydro boost came on the 1982 - 1989 Continental and the 1984 - 1989 Mark VII. Did you use the Lincoln MC?


Is there an advantage to running hydroboost on a 5.0? I thought it was to save space with the mod motors.
 

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One more thing. You will need a rack and pinion from a hydroboost car. I don't know what you would do twith the power steering though. Custom hookup to that.
 
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I saw a couple of pics from Tstang306's 99 Cobra install. I really dont want the remote reservoir, etc.

4.6rx7 - I would like to get the parts list from you that is needed. Your install sounds more like what I am looking for.
 
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Tstang306 said:
Yes you can, Its not fun but it can be done. take a look at my profile photos. I got my hydro booster from a 99 Cobra, along with all the lines, I also used the 4.6 power steering pump which makes it easier to hook up the lines. I would say make try to buy the hydro boost and lines from 1 car to make sure you have everything. Suprisingly everything fits quit well with very little modifications.
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You used a 4.6 PS pump on a 5.0 motor ????????????
 

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LiquidGT said:
Wow... did not know that. According to Advance Auto the hydro boost came on the 1982 - 1989 Continental and the 1984 - 1989 Mark VII. Did you use the Lincoln MC?


Is there an advantage to running hydroboost on a 5.0? I thought it was to save space with the mod motors.
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Just an FYI, the Mark VII only had hydroboost in '84 and early '85, after that they were all electronic ABS units. My '84 parts car has the full system still intact, so I can get some pics and info if needed.
 
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PNW LSC said:
Just an FYI, the Mark VII only had hydroboost in '84 and early '85, after that they were all electronic ABS units. My '84 parts car has the full system still intact, so I can get some pics and info if needed.
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Any pics and info you can get would be great.
 
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