Hydraulic Clutch w/Aftermarket, Pedal Cluster |
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Hydraulic Clutch w/Aftermarket, Pedal Cluster |
Chris Julian |
Oct 28 2004, 09:54 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 159 Joined: 19-March 04 From: SF Bay area Member No.: 1,821 |
Guys, I have searched the site and found lots of info about converting the 914 clutch to hydraulic actuation. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif) Problem is this, I have a high force V8 clutch and can't seem to get the 914 pedal cluster to provide the travel and force I need without a lot of mods and a lot of force applied to the 914 floor pan. The Titon m/c that I have installed in the floor next to the brake master isn't aligned perfectly to the pedal bellcrank, is too tight to fit nicely under the car, is really hard to access for line fit up and removal, ect.... So I am opting to mount an aftermarket clutch pedal cluster on the floor next to the 914 cluster. I found one forum topic about an OEM Porsche cluster but no info about aftermarket clusters. I know it has been done, even without cutting through the floor. But I want to try and retain the pedal board and roughly the original pedal position.
Tilton has recently released a shortened (3.5") m/c, has anyone tried this unit yet? Floor or cluster? I have seen CNC, Tilton and Wilwood pedal clusters. So are there any other manufacturers? Brad, any thoughts Thanks, Chris Julian BTW, the car is ready for a test drive down the driveway once the clutch is working. That's with no doors, no windshield, ect.. Just the basics. Here's a shot of the car w/dad. Attached image(s) |
lylegd |
Oct 29 2004, 09:48 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 49 Joined: 19-August 04 From: Fort Collins, CO Member No.: 2,574 |
Chris, regarding the hydraulic clutch. I'm installing one on a '75 914/6 conversion. I have grafted the pedal cluster housing from a '87 911 Carrera welded onto the top of the lower and front housing of a 914 pedal cluster. This allows me the use of: 1) The brake master cylinder location doesn't change., 2) The hydraulic clutch master cylinder is located above and behind the pedals, 3) The accelerator linkage pivot arm remains in the original location although the angle of the pedals relative to the Carrera part of the housing do change. I will use the original 914 accelerator pivot linkage arm. It is not yet done so its too early to claim success but it looks like eveything is going to work and it certainly does fit right into the car body without any mods to the firewall or the tunnel. I'm certain I will have to modify the plywood board that covers the pedal cluster but to be honest, I haven't got that far yet. I also still need to verify the accelerator pedal still works. The top surface of the housing is much higher then it was originally. This job requires access to a machine shop, a mig welder, die grinder etc. and plenty of patience. The center line of the shafts used by the brake and clutch pedals also remain in the original location. I'm trying to figure out how to mount the microswitch used for the brake lights at the present time and I'm still shaving off metal here and there with my die grinder. I think its going to work! So far I have $100 invested in this job but then I was fortunate to find a used '87 carrera pedal cluster Lyle
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