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) |
andys |
Oct 29 2004, 10:14 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,165 Joined: 21-May 03 From: Valencia, CA Member No.: 721 Region Association: None |
Chris,
I am not that far along with my conversion, but I too will need to configure a hydaulic clutch set up for my 6 speed. After some pondering, I first decided to retain the stock pedal arrangment, and adapt to that. Here's the plan (and only a plan at this point): Mount the clutch master in the center console, hidden behind the vertical console upright. From the stock cable bellcrank attachment point, actuate the clutch master with linkage. Direction can be reversed with a simple lever, if necessary. You would of course have to calculate the appropriate lever ratio's, but that's no big deal. I've done similar things with clutch master cylinders on race cars. Andy |
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