powermaster

[SuperSix]

tell us about your hydroboost install

Yes please.

Where did you get the setup? How hard to install?

DETAILS MAN!!!   :rolleyes:

[Jordan_J]

The setup was very easy. I found the post on TB.com originally and kinda followed it but I liked the way this guy set his website up a little more.

http://www.cedarcrestspeedlab.com/techarticles.html?col7=open#CollapsiblePanel7

It was pretty easy though just a little time consuming especially under the dash but it wasn't too hard there as long as you are a little flexible.

I opted with the speed bleeders he used in his install as well and they are definitely nice especially if you plan to bleed by yourself.

I ordered my booster from Rock Auto and ate the core fee because it wasn't too much. And I ordered my master cylinder, pressure lines, and return line from Advance Auto because I work there and get a discount. I would call around though and see who is the cheapest in your area it wasn't very much either way for the parts I got at work. Rock Auto had the cheapest price on the booster and O'Reilly was the only other place to carry it I found here.

Be sure the paint the master cylinder too. Mine is starting to rust a little bit where either brake fluid got on it or I just didn't paint it thick enough only in a few spots though. I'll touch it up later.

I bench bled the master and then threw it on and bled the car it didn't take too long although I had a leaking line at the master so I had to replace it after a bit of troubleshootin g.

Taking the pedal off and putting it back on was probably the hardest part. You use the same pedal at the Powermaster though so if you're converting from that it's great.

The setup makes a little noise but it gets quieter at first. I haven't tried to hold any boost yet I'm just making sure some other things are good to go before I do plus I'm waiting to get my MT's mounted anyway. I'll let you all know after it stops raining on a daily basis how it does.

[Steve Wood]

Thanks for posting the link...you are a much better guy than TB 3 who has been promising to do a write up for years!

[Jordan_J]

No problem. I didn't take near the pictures that the fellow at the link I took did. I just took more of a before and after type deal.

[daveismissing]

If you shop around you can find the Cardone units for $400.

[SuperSix]

Code 'EMD5' will get you $20.00 off $50.00

Not sure if these will work:
http://www.buxr.com/coupons/advance-auto-parts

[daveismissing]

Cool, a coupon thread might make sense, Ford forums always seen to have Rockauto discount codes posted.

[ULYCYC]

Just check the webpages for Advance, Autozone or others before you go to the store. Advance now has 20% off total order under promo code P20

[daveismissing]

Sometimes I wish for a paper copy (vs pdf) of the manual-

How is power fed to the powermaster motor?
Does it have it's own breaker somewhere?

[Steve Wood]

pwr brk fuse and rlys fuse