Re: How I got Hydroboost for under $80 (including lines)
I've grabbed all my hydroboosts from Astro vans due to the ease of adapting an already flat plate. If I may add a few more budget themed tips:
If you're doing a power steering swap while you're there pick up an 80s GM truck power steering box from the junkyard and it'll have the metric fittings already there and bolt up to the stock frame and pitman arm. Easy way to tell is to take off the supply (easy) and check if it's o-ring or flare. Grab at least the box side of the rag joint to make installation easier as the general changed spline count and size on some trucks. Shouldn't add anything to the cost of the pump.
You can also swap on the reservoir from saginaw pump to saginaw pump to get two return fitting on the rear of the pump (from a hydroboost vehicle such as a 80s truck with hydroboost. Or plumb both returns into a 3/8" T making sure the brake return runs straight through it.
Reservoir ---------------- T -------------- Hydroboost
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