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Jeff Lee · 08-16-2009, 11:37 AM

The original poster is building a stocker. But on the GT question, I would ask why would you want a hydraulic system? They seem to pose quite a few problems in releasing the clutch at an acceptable rate, causing problems in engagement (based on what I have read and heard).
Todays clutches offer very little resistance; you can push the pedal in with your fingers if running a competitive unit. Even those units adjusted to a high base pressure are nothing like the old "3400+ pound" pressure plates which made your left leg shake at the stop light!
If space is a concern, GT allows quite a bit of floor / firewall rework. Is there enough room on a small GT car for all the z-bar and other linkage?

08-16-2009, 11:37 AM	#8
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: mech to hyd clutch legality Q? The original poster is building a stocker. But on the GT question, I would ask why would you want a hydraulic system? They seem to pose quite a few problems in releasing the clutch at an acceptable rate, causing problems in engagement (based on what I have read and heard). Todays clutches offer very little resistance; you can push the pedal in with your fingers if running a competitive unit. Even those units adjusted to a high base pressure are nothing like the old "3400+ pound" pressure plates which made your left leg shake at the stop light! If space is a concern, GT allows quite a bit of floor / firewall rework. Is there enough room on a small GT car for all the z-bar and other linkage? __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX