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Vacuum reserve question

Old Jul 24, 2008 | 04:31 PM
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Vacuum reserve question

So I've just about decided to go with a vacuum reserve canister to offset my poor braking abilities with my motor setup, but I have a question. Do I need to run a "special" canister like Jegs', Summit's, or Comp Cam's, or can I use any canister that can hold a vacuum? I was gonna retrofit a reserve from another vehicle, like one of these:

http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPage...on=Vacuum+Tank

http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPage...on=Vacuum+Tank

Will these suffice? Thanks guys.
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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Re: Vacuum reserve question

That'll probably work.
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 06:35 PM
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Re: Vacuum reserve question

Thanks, just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something in those overly expensive canisters. $60 for a coffee can with fittings.
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 08:40 PM
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Re: Vacuum reserve question

so long as it has a check valve it will be fine
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 09:18 PM
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Yeah, I was gonna plumb it up the way it would be on a normal canister.
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