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Message: <blockquote data-quote="uncltrvlnmatt" data-source="post: 536940" data-attributes="member: 8290">Looking for options on the master cylinder. I would like to use the hydroboost out of my parts car (03Mach), but room is at a minimum. I was also thinking of going with a manual brake system, since there is no room for a vacuum assisted power booster. The car is pretty light and it will have 4 wheel disc brakes. Don't beat up on me for a crappy looking engine bay. We still have to pull the engine back out and paint it.<img src="http://images49.fotki.com/v1456/photos/4/443285/5801425/carparts004-vi.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /> This is what we are thinking of doing; I am going to use the brake/clutch pedal assembly out of the Mach, my car was originally an automatic. We are thinking of flattening out the firewall and reenforcing it to accomodate the extra weight of the hydroboost system.. Then we are going to cut a access hole in the rear fender apron for the hydraulic lines. I plan on installing a peice of channel under the fender apron lip to strengthen up the fender aprons on both sides. Since the access hole for the hydraulic lines would be where the hood hinges go, I would use the hood hinges off of the Mach. I understand that this is a radical approach to the problem, but these engines were not designed for a vacuum assisted brake booster or they would have one. Where my engine sits, the master cylinder would need to be moved anyway. Plus I have these parts why not use them. Also useing the clutch/brake pedal assembly out of the Mach cures the problem of clutch linkage. I am useing the trans out of the Mach, so all I will need to do is use the clutch cable. All thoughts and opinions are welcome.</blockquote>