Vacuum Canister versus Vacuum Pump - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

LuvNLife · 01-31-2020, 06:09 PM

I went to look at an '86 2wd shortbed today. It's running a 468 with a fairly radical cam. The owner did caution me about the brakes not having enough vacuum to operate correctly, but even at a low speed, it's kinda hairy stopping. So, I know it would need either a vacuum canister or vacuum pump. The cost difference - $70 versus $275 is pretty steep, so hoping to hear from folks with real-world experience with either or both. I know I'm going to make an offer on the truck; just trying to budget and plan ahead.

Thanks,

Jerry

**mongocanfly** · 01-31-2020, 07:08 PM

Vacuum pump or my choice...hydroboost

Slammed 57 has a thread started on it.....http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799766

**hatzie** · 02-01-2020, 08:38 PM

I second that. Hydroboost is the way to go.

01-31-2020, 06:09 PM	#1
LuvNLife Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Crossville, TN Posts: 142	Vacuum Canister versus Vacuum Pump I went to look at an '86 2wd shortbed today. It's running a 468 with a fairly radical cam. The owner did caution me about the brakes not having enough vacuum to operate correctly, but even at a low speed, it's kinda hairy stopping. So, I know it would need either a vacuum canister or vacuum pump. The cost difference - $70 versus $275 is pretty steep, so hoping to hear from folks with real-world experience with either or both. I know I'm going to make an offer on the truck; just trying to budget and plan ahead. Thanks, Jerry

01-31-2020, 07:08 PM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,583	Re: Vacuum Canister versus Vacuum Pump Vacuum pump or my choice...hydroboost Slammed 57 has a thread started on it.....http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799766 __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

02-01-2020, 08:38 PM	#3
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,913	Re: Vacuum Canister versus Vacuum Pump I second that. Hydroboost is the way to go. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.



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