mech to hyd clutch legality Q?

Tom keedle · 07-31-2009, 06:49 PM

ok, wondering if it's ok with nhra to run a hydralic clutch (T.O. bearing) where the was a mechanical linkage....
it sure would make my life easier

Alan Roehrich · 07-31-2009, 07:19 PM

I do not think that is legal. You really need to write to Bachelder or Gracia and get an answer in writing, and keep it with you.

Ed Carpenter · 07-31-2009, 08:11 PM

I had a hydraulic set up in my car at first. Yes in IHRA. No in NHRA. That was 3 years ago. I run mechanical now.

Jeff Lee · 07-31-2009, 11:03 PM

No in NHRA. Same with electro-magnetic clutch release...not even in superstock.

DonatoEng · 08-15-2009, 09:25 PM

If the car / truck originally had a hydraulic clutch system its legal.

Jeff Lee · 08-16-2009, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonatoEng

If the car / truck originally had a hydraulic clutch system its legal.

True, but the original question stated he had a mechanical and wanted to change to hydraulic.

07-31-2009, 06:49 PM	#1
Tom keedle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berthoud, Coloraduh Posts: 695 Likes: 13 Liked 8 Times in 7 Posts	mech to hyd clutch legality Q? ok, wondering if it's ok with nhra to run a hydralic clutch (T.O. bearing) where the was a mechanical linkage.... it sure would make my life easier

07-31-2009, 07:19 PM	#2
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,113 Likes: 1,571 Liked 1,826 Times in 414 Posts	Re: mech to hyd clutch legality Q? I do not think that is legal. You really need to write to Bachelder or Gracia and get an answer in writing, and keep it with you. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

07-31-2009, 08:11 PM	#3
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	Re: mech to hyd clutch legality Q? I had a hydraulic set up in my car at first. Yes in IHRA. No in NHRA. That was 3 years ago. I run mechanical now. __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development

07-31-2009, 11:03 PM	#4
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? No in NHRA. Same with electro-magnetic clutch release...not even in superstock. __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

08-15-2009, 09:25 PM	#5
DonatoEng Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Milford, MI Posts: 147 Likes: 13 Liked 8 Times in 5 Posts	Re: mech to hyd clutch legality Q? If the car / truck originally had a hydraulic clutch system its legal.