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I installed a new brake system on my '68.
All SS lines, dual-piston calipers, 12" disks, new MC and 9" booster.
They work fine, but are very hard..
At idle, my 383 produces about 5' of vacuum.
SSBC says I need 15'-18' of vacuum for proper booster operation.
My local brake shop recommended a vacuum tank with a good check vavle.
I called the manufacturer www.ssbrakes.com , who recommended a vacuum pump system.
I did a search on both and didn't find much discussion on these items.
I would love to hear opinions on both sides.
Is the pump noisey?
How long will a pump past before replacing?
Does the tank re-fill quickly enough?
Where/how did you mount your solution?
Any options to increasing the vacuum on my 383?
Is 5' typical on a 383 with a high-rise manifold?
Do I have a vacuum leak somewhere I don't know about?
I'm using a vacuum port on the back of my Edelbrock 650.
Should I drill a hole and tap my high-rise manifold, closer to the heads for better vacuum?
All SS lines, dual-piston calipers, 12" disks, new MC and 9" booster.
They work fine, but are very hard..
At idle, my 383 produces about 5' of vacuum.
SSBC says I need 15'-18' of vacuum for proper booster operation.
My local brake shop recommended a vacuum tank with a good check vavle.
I called the manufacturer www.ssbrakes.com , who recommended a vacuum pump system.
I did a search on both and didn't find much discussion on these items.
I would love to hear opinions on both sides.
Is the pump noisey?
How long will a pump past before replacing?
Does the tank re-fill quickly enough?
Where/how did you mount your solution?
Any options to increasing the vacuum on my 383?
Is 5' typical on a 383 with a high-rise manifold?
Do I have a vacuum leak somewhere I don't know about?
I'm using a vacuum port on the back of my Edelbrock 650.
Should I drill a hole and tap my high-rise manifold, closer to the heads for better vacuum?