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tufluv82toy · 07-16-2007, 07:12 PM

my 3.4 may not be in a taco but i figured you guys could help me out. Getting ready to do hydro assist with a 1.5 ram on my 82 toy with the 3.4. I have herd horror stories of this ps pump not liking hydro assist and people lunching them every 1k miles or so. Has anyone had any success with this pump and hydro assist? Im trying to keep my truck road friendly so i want to reduce the lag time of the ram as much as possable. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

snowchucker · 07-16-2007, 07:31 PM

i run a PSC ram and it lags on quick turns w/ my setup (filter/ cooler setup and extended reservoir). Hauling ass thru the trees is a bit scarry due to the lag time imo. u wont have a problem if you drive slow.

Buddha · 07-16-2007, 08:31 PM

I ran a rock logic 1.5 inch ram for two years with no issues. It was a great ram!

Tim

Dickfoster · 07-26-2007, 07:37 PM

I've been running a 1.5" X 8" cylinder with a stock pump for 3 or 4 years now no problem. I did however add some capacity to the tiny stock reservoir and a cooler.

usedtaco · 06-25-2008, 08:24 PM

Mr.Dickfoster, Do you have pic of your set up. I'm installing my hydro assist on Dana 44 also. I have 1.5"X8". I need someone else to copy. I have seen others here but i need to decide where to put the ram.

Buddha · 06-25-2008, 09:32 PM

Do a search on ram assist steering and you will see all sorts of options.

Tim

jedrattle · 06-25-2008, 10:05 PM

I have a 3.4 in my `87 runner (still in progress). I had hydro setup on the 22re with a stock pump

Not really any better than stock. I have done a few Trail gear hydro's for a few guys. I could tell I needed a pump. PSC makes a pump for the 3.4. I bought but it's not in yet. Not much help but just some info.

Booger Weldz · 06-26-2008, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dickfoster

I've been running a 1.5" X 8" cylinder with a stock pump for 3 or 4 years now no problem. I did however add some capacity to the tiny stock reservoir and a cooler.

are you guys using the 8'' stroke ram with a toyota ifs box?

i added the thin in line cooler from DERALE, it tucked up behind the grill, only cost $30 at summit racing...erikB uses the same

Buddha · 06-26-2008, 05:03 PM

I am running a destroked 8. It is about 6.5 inches and I also run the PSC pump.

Tim

07-16-2007, 07:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
tufluv82toy haulin or crawlin Join Date: Aug 2004 Member # 34807 Location: Arizona Posts: 700	3.4 hydro assist my 3.4 may not be in a taco but i figured you guys could help me out. Getting ready to do hydro assist with a 1.5 ram on my 82 toy with the 3.4. I have herd horror stories of this ps pump not liking hydro assist and people lunching them every 1k miles or so. Has anyone had any success with this pump and hydro assist? Im trying to keep my truck road friendly so i want to reduce the lag time of the ram as much as possable. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

07-16-2007, 07:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
snowchucker Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 363 Location: Dublin, CA Posts: 1,076	i run a PSC ram and it lags on quick turns w/ my setup (filter/ cooler setup and extended reservoir). Hauling ass thru the trees is a bit scarry due to the lag time imo. u wont have a problem if you drive slow. __________________ -Chuck 70 EB

06-25-2008, 10:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
jedrattle Rock God Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 21750 Location: Riverside SoCal Posts: 1,485	I have a 3.4 in my `87 runner (still in progress). I had hydro setup on the 22re with a stock pump Not really any better than stock. I have done a few Trail gear hydro's for a few guys. I could tell I needed a pump. PSC makes a pump for the 3.4. I bought but it's not in yet. Not much help but just some info. __________________ Team RattleKann ROCKBRAWLERS

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07-16-2007, 08:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
Buddha Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Member # 19150 Location: La Quinta, CA Posts: 888	I ran a rock logic 1.5 inch ram for two years with no issues. It was a great ram! Tim

07-26-2007, 07:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dickfoster Banned Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 14006 Location: Los Gatos, Peoples Republic of California Posts: 350	I've been running a 1.5" X 8" cylinder with a stock pump for 3 or 4 years now no problem. I did however add some capacity to the tiny stock reservoir and a cooler.

06-25-2008, 08:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
usedtaco Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Member # 81756 Posts: 10	Mr.Dickfoster, Do you have pic of your set up. I'm installing my hydro assist on Dana 44 also. I have 1.5"X8". I need someone else to copy. I have seen others here but i need to decide where to put the ram.

06-25-2008, 09:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
Buddha Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Member # 19150 Location: La Quinta, CA Posts: 888	Do a search on ram assist steering and you will see all sorts of options. Tim

06-26-2008, 05:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
Buddha Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Member # 19150 Location: La Quinta, CA Posts: 888	I am running a destroked 8. It is about 6.5 inches and I also run the PSC pump. Tim