Question 426 Hemi Brake Booster offset in 70 Challenger
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08/30/21 10:28 PM
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I apologize if there are already posts or documents on this subject, I searched and could not find what I'm looking for.
My Big Block 4-Speed 70 Challenger currently has a small diameter power booster but I was told, in order to install my 426 Hemi, it would require an offset brake booster and different MC.
1.) Is there a document or post that details exactly what kind of brake booster & master cylinder is required to fit under the hood with a 426 hemi ?
2.) Is it possible to simply buy an offset bracket for my Booster & MC ?
Thanks in advance,
Last edited by Texican; 08/30/21 10:31 PM.
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Re: Question 426 Hemi Brake Booster offset in 70 Challenger
[Re: 469runner]
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08/31/21 03:48 AM
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Why in the world people still recommend this clown is beyond me. DON’T deal with him. Do a google search and see the negative feedback on him. If you don’t believe me, call Frank Badalson and see what happened to him when he bought a e body hemi booster from the rammer man. Yes, you need a special offset bracket and booster. Don’t bother trying to find an original factory one. They are impossible to find. I just sold one and they are very expensive. The factory one requires a Hemi only booster and a Hemi only bracket. If I read your post correctly, you don’t have a real hemi car, you just are putting a hemi in your car. So, just buy the reproduction one from DoctorDiff. It works fine and 99% of the people can’t tell the difference. It’s much cheaper.
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Re: Question 426 Hemi Brake Booster offset in 70 Challenger
[Re: fastmark]
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08/31/21 12:55 PM
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Why in the world people still recommend this clown is beyond me. DON’T deal with him. Do a google search and see the negative feedback on him. If you don’t believe me, call Frank Badalson and see what happened to him when he bought a e body hemi booster from the rammer man. Yes, you need a special offset bracket and booster. Don’t bother trying to find an original factory one. They are impossible to find. I just sold one and they are very expensive. The factory one requires a Hemi only booster and a Hemi only bracket. If I read your post correctly, you don’t have a real hemi car, you just are putting a hemi in your car. So, just buy the reproduction one from DoctorDiff. It works fine and 99% of the people can’t tell the difference. It’s much cheaper. I agree with fastmark, do not call the ram man - very dishonest person.
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1971 Hemi 'Cuda Convertible clone
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Re: Question 426 Hemi Brake Booster offset in 70 Challenger
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07/09/22 07:47 PM
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I know an older post, but it just came up in some research I was doing. I have worked with Wayne the RamMan four times, twice in the past three years, each time the work was excellent and fast. Both the recent jobs included the refurbishment of a booster (one a Hemi), one included a Master cylinder rebuild and the other was me buying a very rare Master Cylinder from him. I just thought I should add my experience to this thread.
'69 Hemi Charger 500, ‘70 U code Challenger R/T (These and a bunch others at www.dkowal426.com) P.J. O'Rouke: "The old car ran perfectly, right up until it didn't."
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Re: Question 426 Hemi Brake Booster offset in 70 Challenger
[Re: moparx]
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07/09/22 09:20 PM
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Re: Question 426 Hemi Brake Booster offset in 70 Challenger
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07/10/22 03:43 PM
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I bought a "Hemi" booster from one of his eBay ads. It took forever so I inquired and was told that these take additional time, including painting, because they are Hemi. Okay, sounds reasonable. Then it arrived. The paint job looked like one from a graduate of the Stevie Wonder school of paint. I could have lived with that but the input pushrod looked like someone took a steel rod, a torch and a hammer, and made one. Couldn't live with that. One thing that's always been stressed to me is that you don't screw with safety or emissions and I consider this in the safety class. Told him I wanted my money back and I'd even pay to return it. He was not a happy camper but I did get my money back. Moral of the story: never again.
"We live in a time when intelligent people are being silenced so that stupid people won't be offended".
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Re: Question 426 Hemi Brake Booster offset in 70 Challenger
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07/10/22 09:18 PM
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I purchased a hemi set up from him a few years back. He always seemed like you were an inconvenience the two times I called to inquire/ask questions about it. Installed the master cylinder and it leaked. Never again.
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