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Small diameter booster options for LJ?

Started by _Linesy_ , Mar 12 2012 07:14 PM

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#1 _Linesy_

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Posted 12 March 2012 - 07:14 PM

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I have a standard 6 cyl booster in my Lj with 308. I recently went to fit my new rocker covers but they are too tall and the d/s one hits the brake booster.
What are my options for a smaller diameter booster that will fit up to the existing bracket etc?

I know the XU-1 style is an option but they seem a little thin on the ground. I would also like to keep away from remote booster as it may require me to resubmit the car for certification.

Would appreciate any help.

Thanks
Linesy

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#2 Collo

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Posted 12 March 2012 - 07:15 PM

Can you mod the rocker cover?

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#3 dattoman

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Posted 12 March 2012 - 08:11 PM

Easier to change rocker covers

Anything smaller will give less boost
The XU1 booster isn't smaller so thats not an option anyway

There is an 8" hotrod style booster I have used before on Fords.. .but it means changes to master and plumbing too...aswell as adapting the booster to the bracket
Bit of an exercise

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#4 _Linesy_

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Posted 13 March 2012 - 03:17 AM

They are cast alloy covers, I could throw them in the mill and take a notch out and weld in a relief, just didn't really want to if I could get away with it.

thanks for the replies guys. My error on the XU1 booster, not sure why I thought it was a smaller diameter. I am ok with plumbing changes if necessary.
Perhaps remote is the best option???

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#5 dattoman

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Posted 13 March 2012 - 08:41 AM

Remote is a plumbing nightmare and requires you to run 2 unit
So the cost gets up there
Budget over $1000 if using new parts. .... just to clear rocker covers ??

Doable... but you need to weigh up your options

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#6 _Linesy_

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Posted 13 March 2012 - 12:37 PM

Yep, Thats why I asked the question.
Was hoping to find a cost effective solution to achieve the desired result. Unfortunately that may not be possible, so I will consider modifying my covers.

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Linesy