need to replace brake booster w/ smaller one for space

[tn325i]

Any one know of which smaller sized brake boosters that will bolt into an E30 body?

Mine seems to be shot and I want to make some space while I'm replacing it... Also, I can't spend a fortune on it this close to the big holiday so cost is some what of an issue..

Any help is appreciated.
Steve

[StereoInstaller1]

Porsche 944

[tn325i]

I wonder how hard that will be to find? :)

btw, congrats on being smoke free... I quit a tad over 10 yrs ago... Won't go back for anything...Never felt better...

[StereoInstaller1]

I had 8 1/2 years and started again on purpose.

I hated smoking the whole 3 years I started again.

SO glad to quit!

But yeah, there are tons of options on the smaller booster. E21, E30 "iX", one of the Golfs, the 944, and I am sure a few others.

GL!
Luke

[tn325i]

Thanks, I was needing options on boosters..

GL with the free breathing.. I had smoked 23 yrs when I quit.

[MR 325]

What do you need more space for?

An iX booster and master or E32 735 booster and master are a good option.

[tn325i]

A transplant... I found a 944 booster I may try 1st from a friend.. I it isn't going to give me enough room I'll have to keep looking...

[speedminded]

1975-1983 BMW e21 3-series but the shaft needs to be shortened 75mm to work on the e30 chassis.

[tn325i]

Cool, keep'em coming I haven't found one yet that that's available.. Each idea gives me more places to look...

[namsayin]

not to thread jack but does anyone know the diameter of the 944 booster? and what MC are you supposed to use with the 944 booster?

[Spaz]

not to thread jack but does anyone know the diameter of the 944 booster? and what MC are you supposed to use with the 944 booster?

I'll measure mine tomorrow, and i just used my stock master.

-Cam

[flyboyx]

if you can't fit any of the boosters listed above, your options are going to be limited. There are some aftermarket systems that are expensixe. Some use the remote setup from a larger car that places the mc/booster where your air cleaner would go. I suggest hydroboost from an e23/24/28. It might help if you told us what you want to do.

[tn325i]

I'm looking at an M52 or a possible V8 swap...I have both available just cant decide which way to go.. The stock e30 booster I have is quite large and looks bad.. Want to clean up the engine bay a bit..

[flyboyx]

i suggest you figure out which engine you wish to use before you decide on your brake arrangement. all of the options listed above will work with the 6. with the 8, your options are going to be extreemly limited.

[tn325i]

It's after the first of the year before I will have any time to work on any way.. I presently have 3 E30s so I also have to pick which car to throw one in... Prob the only one not running..