Tremec TKO 600

[Meat Drapes]

I have $950+ invested in the clutch/flywheel. I wont be changing the size anytime soon. The McLeod 10.4 is pretty good. I am happy with it.
I am pondering a 621 bell and going hydraulic again. Just dont have much money to play with right now.

 

[mongoose]

well if it's only a 10.4.. are you running a 153 tooth?

the 153 tooth fits... but a 168 wont.

 

[Meat Drapes]

yes, 153T. Steel and externally balanced.

 

[Meat Drapes]

Alright. I have everything lined up for the hydraulic conversion. All parts identified and money is getting consolidated to make the deal.

Only 2 things stand in the way. The John Bdzel clutch pedal and the possibility of having to reinforce the firewall for the clutch master/cylinder.
I emailed John, but no reply yet.
I thought I had seen a template for the firewall but I cant find it anymore. I called Mike Forte and lined up all the parts, he has everything in stock and is ready to ship once I pay.

I think the hardest part will be the clutch pedal alignment to the M/C. Everything else is just labor intensive and VERY EXPENSIVE!! Nearly 1K for this conversion.

Ill take pics of everything.

 

[388bu]

Diagram:

And support braces I used from a mid 80's f-body.

Maybe 30k miles and it works flawlessly.

 

[Doober]

If you buy the right stuff you pay... if you buy cheap stuff you pay eventually... :lol:

I'm guessing you're buying all new parts? Your thread is legend btw :lol: I bet some of the hydraulic guys can shed some light on the reinforcement issue, but I don't think there's that much pressure being put on the firewall. About 3" length of angle iron on either side of the mounting holes would probably be plenty I think, if even required.

Ok... Craig just posted pics... :lol: Looks good 'nough to me

 

[Meat Drapes]

Hey Craig,

Your pics are already a fixture on my desktop. Thanks for all of the info and hard work.
Just got the email from John Bdzel. 175 + shipping for the new clutch setup.
Almost ready to start.

 

[388bu]

Hey Craig,

Your pics are already a fixture on my desktop. Thanks for all of the info and hard work.
Just got the email from John Bdzel. 175 + shipping for the new clutch setup.
Almost ready to start.

Hey no problem, glad I could help.

I will also add that my clutch pedal is very stiff so I have no doubts that this bracing is adequate for any application. I had to tweak those rods a little bit with a torch IIRC, but they worked out pretty well.

 

[Meat Drapes]

Let the Madness begin!!!!

All parts purchased. Going hydraulic and I hope everything works out well.

What do I do about the original hole for the clutch linkage? Does the M/C fit right there? I have seen the template, but have yet to crawl under the dash and really look.

 

[388bu]

Let the Madness begin!!!!

All parts purchased. Going hydraulic and I hope everything works out well.

What do I do about the original hole for the clutch linkage? Does the M/C fit right there? I have seen the template, but have yet to crawl under the dash and really look.

I am not sure where that hole is. I do recommend cutting the big hole that the M/C goes through first and making sure the geometry is good before drilling the two mounting holes. At least thats how I did it.