I am the guy thats putting the 557 in onebadcougars 85 cougar . I think he posted in the wrong section and I know he didn't end up getting the answers I need to know .
I need to put tall valve covers on it due to the roller rockers and need to know if anybody has actually done this by installing the smaller brake booster from a 94 mustang ? Did it clear ?
I have read that it doesn't clear in a mustang but I can't remember if the mustangs have the engine offset towards the right side like the cougars do . That bit of offset could make a world of difference !
Does anybody know the diameter of the 94 stang booster ?
This is becoming a real issue for me with this swap as this is a street driven car and nonpower brakes just isn't an option and I would prefer to NOT go with the hyrdoboost system but might have to .
THANKS for any input .
hey how was the swap i thinking of doing the same thing!
http://www.jamesduff.com/eb/booster.html half way down the page. Not sure if it will work here, but there might be something similar to it designed for Mustangs?
use a small dia 87-93 5.0 mustang booster, it clears a little better than about 1/4". that's what i did to mine.
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g89/emeraldcoupe/normal_3tbird.jpg)
put manual brakes on it and save a bunch of hassle
I have put a 460 in with small booster and stock valve covers.(but not the tall ones)
Might try over at http://www.460ford.com
There are guys there that have done 94-98 Mustang 460 swaps.
Check out:hydratechbraking.com they have a hydraulic system that does away with the master cylinder.