12-29-2012, 08:50 PM
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Re: Project 66 Nova
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Originally Posted by Geerhead55
Paul,,, many years ago, on my stick shift '66 Nova SS, it was pointed out to me by another Chevy II racer, that the firewalls have some flex in them when the clutch is pushed in. Sure enough, I had a buddy sit in the car and move the clutch pedal and the master cylinder moved back and forth a little, which could cause missed shifts. We made a brace from the shock tower to the master cylinder.
I don't know if its still a problem, nowadays with the new clutch and transmission technology, but its something to check out. Just thinking out loud,,, thanks for bringing us along on your build.
Danny Durham
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Oh yeah my firewall flexes when you push hard on the brake pedal. I'll have to look into your suggestion
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2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM
Race Engine Development
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