Hydraulic Thow out bearing

stock1080 · 12-13-2017, 09:22 AM

Are there any stocker or super stocker stick cars using a hydraulic bearing? I have a jerico 4 speed.

Nmbr1GMfan · 12-13-2017, 12:43 PM

Never used one in S/SS but I have used the McLeod one in a street car with a Liberty's T56 and it worked beautifully.

Sean Marconette · 12-13-2017, 01:41 PM

You may want to look at the rule book, as I am pretty sure it states no hydraulic or electric. Most convert to linkage as it's easier to get the air gap set correctly and for consistency and another place to adjust for RT. The electric statement prevents stick racers from using a magnet for releasing the clutch pedal in both stock and SS.

Sean

Bob Mulry · 12-13-2017, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean Marconette

You may want to look at the rule book, as I am pretty sure it states no hydraulic or electric. Most convert to linkage as it's easier to get the air gap set correctly and for consistency and another place to adjust for RT. The electric statement prevents stick racers from using a magnet for releasing the clutch pedal in both stock and SS.

Sean

The 2017 rule book only speaks to air or hydraulic shifters and not clutch linkage...

Just sayin'

stock1080 · 12-14-2017, 08:52 AM

thank you, I have a 85 z28 that came with a hydraulic unit. I do have a manual linkage now. I was thinking in a 99 Camaro you would have to have a z-bar made. If any gen 4 stick shift guys could let me know who made it for them. thanks, jeff

JHeath · 12-14-2017, 10:54 AM

Tom Russell @ Russell Performance has probably made z-bar style clutch linkage.

stock1080 · 12-15-2017, 09:18 AM

outstanding, thanks to all.

Tom Goldman · 12-15-2017, 03:57 PM

I converted Eric Merryfield's Drag Pak to a stick and did a mechanical set up .
We didn't feel it would be possible to keep the hydraulic unit consistent on reaction times ,plus you have little control over the air gap.
With a Z bar ,you can create many different ratios to change reaction time .

Todd Gross · 12-18-2017, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom Goldman

I converted Eric Merryfield's Drag Pak to a stick and did a mechanical set up .
We didn't feel it would be possible to keep the hydraulic unit consistent on reaction times ,plus you have little control over the air gap.
With a Z bar ,you can create many different ratios to change reaction time .

Hey Tom,
Would you consider selling me a Z-Bar for my Drag Pak? That would save me a bunch of time in design work.

Stick cars rule · 12-27-2017, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JMan

Hey Tom,
Would you consider selling me a Z-Bar for my Drag Pak? That would save me a bunch of time in design work.

Hey todd.my dp is currently having the clutch linkage fabricated by Andre Mailloux.your more than welcome to come and look at it for ideas.i live not to far from you.every thing Andre builds is unbelievable.

12-13-2017, 09:22 AM	#1
stock1080 Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: malden,ma Posts: 245 Likes: 269 Liked 94 Times in 38 Posts	Hydraulic Thow out bearing Are there any stocker or super stocker stick cars using a hydraulic bearing? I have a jerico 4 speed.

12-13-2017, 12:43 PM	#2
Nmbr1GMfan VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,763 Likes: 1,197 Liked 1,954 Times in 491 Posts	Re: Hydraulic Thow out bearing Never used one in S/SS but I have used the McLeod one in a street car with a Liberty's T56 and it worked beautifully. __________________ Todd Greene

12-13-2017, 01:41 PM	#3
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 976 Likes: 780 Liked 274 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Hydraulic Thow out bearing You may want to look at the rule book, as I am pretty sure it states no hydraulic or electric. Most convert to linkage as it's easier to get the air gap set correctly and for consistency and another place to adjust for RT. The electric statement prevents stick racers from using a magnet for releasing the clutch pedal in both stock and SS. Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N

12-14-2017, 08:52 AM	#5
stock1080 Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: malden,ma Posts: 245 Likes: 269 Liked 94 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Hydraulic Thow out bearing thank you, I have a 85 z28 that came with a hydraulic unit. I do have a manual linkage now. I was thinking in a 99 Camaro you would have to have a z-bar made. If any gen 4 stick shift guys could let me know who made it for them. thanks, jeff

12-14-2017, 10:54 AM	#6
JHeath Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 786 Likes: 2,876 Liked 370 Times in 101 Posts	Re: Hydraulic Thow out bearing Tom Russell @ Russell Performance has probably made z-bar style clutch linkage. __________________ Jerry Heath I/S '93 Cobra FS/J 2010 Mustang "Ebay CJ"

12-15-2017, 09:18 AM	#7
stock1080 Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: malden,ma Posts: 245 Likes: 269 Liked 94 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Hydraulic Thow out bearing outstanding, thanks to all.

12-15-2017, 03:57 PM	#8
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,468 Likes: 874 Liked 838 Times in 232 Posts	Re: Hydraulic Thow out bearing I converted Eric Merryfield's Drag Pak to a stick and did a mechanical set up . We didn't feel it would be possible to keep the hydraulic unit consistent on reaction times ,plus you have little control over the air gap. With a Z bar ,you can create many different ratios to change reaction time . __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK