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1982mustanggt

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Is there a way to convert the hydroboost system on a 96 gt to a normal power brake setup........tnx
 

wmburns

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Just wondering why?

FWIIW, the Mustang has hydro-boost brakes for two main reasons. One, if modified with a big cam, the engine may not make enough vacuum to operate regular vacuum assist brakes.

Two. Booster to engine clearance. There just isn't much room for a large vacuum assist module. Remember that the 4.6 modular is a tall/wide engine. This puts a serious limit on how large the booster can be.

This situation is bad enough with the SOHC. The DOHC is much worse.
 

Mustang5L5

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If you could fit a vacuum booster, you could. The v6 mustangs use the same brakes but with a vacuum setup. You would need a v6 mc and booster...

Problem is, it won't fit. The valve cover gets in the way.
 
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+1 the valve cover hits- Ive seen it happen on my buddies mustang gt
 
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