I am looking for some information on our current clutch master and slave cylinder. We have a slave cylinder that will work perfect but I am trying to decide if i need to change the master cylinder too. The slave I have been quoted requires a master cylinder that has a 1" throw and 3/4" bore. In order for this to work I need make sure the caracteristics of the master will work with the slave properly. I am not using a conventional clutch to try and keep things light. I found a shop that has done several 302 conversions for hot rods using a hydraulic clutch. here is what we have so far. I have a LT1 transmission because LS1's are harder to find locally and shipping easily make up for the extra cost to convert this one.
I know people have been asking what the cost are so here are my costs so far
T56 swap parts
- LT1 T56 Transmission $600-$1500 If you go LS1 you do not need to go with the input shaft and cover below
-macleod 8750-06 scattershield kit (includes modified pilot bushing to suit the LS1 input shaft and block plate) $450
-front cover plate( ford version)$200 ( the quick time unit will require a 157 tooth flywheel)
-LS1/302 style input shaft 26 spline $225
-macleod Hydraulic master and slave system (I may not need the master if I can get some specs) The have spacers set up for most applications I am going to measure the distance and they will send this once I have the mechanical end sorted out) 460-560 depending on what is needed
-flywheel the macleod flywheel works with the 164 tooth sc flywheel (Corrected 168 was inclrrect)
-clutch I am going to use a Macleod RST twin clutch with 26 splines $750.00. this has lighter than stock feel and suitable for tons of Hp and still has a light clutch which will be nice.
- I will have to have a new drive shaft made to suit the extra length and sell my 4" aluminium one $500-750 again depend on preference on material
- the trans brace will need to be modified as required. I'll do the fab myself so it will be pretty cheap
- I will be swaping in a set of 411 or 430 gears which should be about the same highway rpm as either 273 or 308 $500.00
Anyhow the total cost for parts is not exactly cheap but I found when shifting close to 6k My m5r2 was just not liking it and most often crunched into gear. If I shifted around 5k it worked fine. It was a rebuilt unit but had brass syncros.
I am quite sure if you are able to find most of the items used you will save considerably I'm just not that way I prefer new parts.
I know people have been asking what the cost are so here are my costs so far
T56 swap parts
- LT1 T56 Transmission $600-$1500 If you go LS1 you do not need to go with the input shaft and cover below
-macleod 8750-06 scattershield kit (includes modified pilot bushing to suit the LS1 input shaft and block plate) $450
-front cover plate( ford version)$200 ( the quick time unit will require a 157 tooth flywheel)
-LS1/302 style input shaft 26 spline $225
-macleod Hydraulic master and slave system (I may not need the master if I can get some specs) The have spacers set up for most applications I am going to measure the distance and they will send this once I have the mechanical end sorted out) 460-560 depending on what is needed
-flywheel the macleod flywheel works with the 164 tooth sc flywheel (Corrected 168 was inclrrect)
-clutch I am going to use a Macleod RST twin clutch with 26 splines $750.00. this has lighter than stock feel and suitable for tons of Hp and still has a light clutch which will be nice.
- I will have to have a new drive shaft made to suit the extra length and sell my 4" aluminium one $500-750 again depend on preference on material
- the trans brace will need to be modified as required. I'll do the fab myself so it will be pretty cheap
- I will be swaping in a set of 411 or 430 gears which should be about the same highway rpm as either 273 or 308 $500.00
Anyhow the total cost for parts is not exactly cheap but I found when shifting close to 6k My m5r2 was just not liking it and most often crunched into gear. If I shifted around 5k it worked fine. It was a rebuilt unit but had brass syncros.
I am quite sure if you are able to find most of the items used you will save considerably I'm just not that way I prefer new parts.
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