Tonyrodz's Tahoe Build Thread

[iamdub]

I know I've read it here, but what's needed uf I wanted to add hydroboost? Think I've read the brake pedal--along with the pwr steering pump--master cylinder too? My van has it and that ***** stops on a dime! And it's loaded with weight.

Since you already have the pump, I believe all you'd need is the booster and lines. I'm not so sure on the brake pedal. If anything, the rod coming through the firewall may not be the correct length, but that can easily be resolved a few ways.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Since you already have the pump, I believe all you'd need is the booster and lines. I'm not so sure on the brake pedal. If anything, the rod coming through the firewall may not be the correct length, but that can easily be resolved a few ways.

Not too bad. Thx. I'm still undecided on what I want to do yet.

 

[Sam Harris]

Not too bad. Thx. I'm still undecided on what I want to do yet.

I say if the provision is there, and you’ve already got her all apart, it’s a no brainer. I think it would be a great upgrade.

 

[iamdub]

I swapped to HB on my S10- best pedal feel and response ever! It took just a few hours since it was mostly plug-and-play.

 

[Tonyrodz]

My work van has it and I love it. I was just trying to decide if I should leave the hydroboost ps pump on the new motor, or swap it out to my old non boost setup.

 

[Fless]

I say swap the PS pumps so you can get your ride running quicker. The more extraneous things like this that are added will extend the down time. You've had enough of that.

Save the HB parts for later on....it won't be that difficult to do that changeover later.

 

[Sam Harris]

I say swap the PS pumps so you can get your ride running quicker. The more extraneous things like this that are added will extend the down time. You've had enough of that.

Save the HB parts for later on....it won't be that difficult to do that changeover later.

Excellent points..

 

[iamdub]

My work van has it and I love it. I was just trying to decide if I should leave the hydroboost ps pump on the new motor, or swap it out to my old non boost setup.

Keep the HB pump on there and just cap off that return port on the reservoir. There's no pressure on it so a small rubber cap with hose clamp would be fine. No port cap? Slip a short piece of hose over the port and screw a bolt in to the hose.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Been awhile. Hoe is still down, but I bought a set of steel 17's.
Been slowly trying to clean them up to spray them, possibly black.
Get that PPV look going. Gonna use the standard Silverado plastic caps. Can't find any cheap PPV caps unfortunately.

 

[Rocket Man]

Been awhile. Hoe is still down, but I bought a set of steel 17's.View attachment 246355
Been slowly trying to clean them up to spray them, possibly black.View attachment 246356
Get that PPV look going. Gonna use the standard Silverado plastic caps. Can't find any cheap PPV caps unfortunately.

Gonna pull the tires so you can get the back of the beads? Looks like they’re rusted there at the lips.