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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 06:54 PM
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Car: 1984 Trans Am
Engine: 305CID - Bored .40"
Transmission: TH700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Master Cylinder Upgrade

I am currently using a stock Master Cylinder and Booster, I have seen some articles were an LS1 Master Cylinder can be used instead. My question is, What is the exact part number for this LS1 MC? I cannot seem to locate one. And is there anything else I would need for this upgrade. I have an 84 Trans am w/ 4 Wheel Disc. Any info is helpfull.
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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 08:58 PM
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From: Bremerton, WA
Car: 1992 RS / 1989 RS
Engine: 3.1L MFI / Vortec 383 TBI
Transmission: T5 / LS-T56
Axle/Gears: 3.42 open / 3.73 Eaton posi
Re: Master Cylinder Upgrade

http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPage...Cylinder+-+New

This is the one I used. I asked for one for a 2002 SS Camaro. Bolts right up to the booster. Thread sizes for the brake lines are correct. I switched back and forth between one of these (used) and stock until I bought the new one which didn't leak. I had problems with the fitting on the rear line, it wasn't long enough to seat in the port, but I forget which master cylinder had the deeper port, I flared a new fitting on the brake line to solve the problem. I also did away with the stock proportioning valve and installed an adjustable one on the rear line, the front lines are teed together directly off the master cylinder.

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Old Jun 29, 2009 | 10:23 PM
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From: Costal Alabama
Car: 1989 Iroc-Z
Engine: 350, ZZ4 equivalent
Transmission: Pro-Built Road Race 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.23 Dana 44
Re: Master Cylinder Upgrade

I recommend the 84-88 Thirdgen 4-wheel disc brake master cylinder over the LS1 MC. The 84-88 MC has a larger bores then the LS1 MC.

84-88 Thirdgen 4-wheel disc MC
~1.42" front bore, 1" rear bore
GM: 18030556
AC-delco: 18M314

98-02 forthgen F-body "LS1" MC
1" front and rear bore
GM: 18060784
AC-delco 174787

http://www.lukeskaff.com/car/brakes/...Clyinder_Specs

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