Hydraulic Thow out bearing

[Nmbr1GMfan]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[stock1080]

outstanding, thanks to all.

[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 .

[ALMACK]

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

I am building one that is both hyd. and mechanical.
A mechanical t.o. bearing and fork pushed by a hyd. slave cylinder.

I wonder if this is legal ?

[Maverick]

I am interested in what your are doing with the hydraulic cylinder, in whether it will be quick enough, and how big a cylinder, and how big the bore on the master cylinder. I run a hydraulic throw out bearing, that uses no fork. I don't run stock or super stock, but it is legal in my class. I don't see many hydraulic systems, except on the new cars. Very controversial. And what type of fluid you plan on using. I don't believe I would call this a hydraulic throw out bearing, I would call it a clutch hydraulic slave cylinder. Hydraulic bearing won't have a fork

[Sean Marconette]

Originally Posted by ALMACK

I am building one that is both hyd. and mechanical.
A mechanical t.o. bearing and fork pushed by a hyd. slave cylinder.

I wonder if this is legal ?

Alan,

I would check with your division tech director and get clarification from them on legality. There are a few reasons why you would not want to run a hydraulic setup even if it's not a class car.

Do you want to go rounds and consistently cut a light? It's hard enough with a mechanical setup to cut a light constantly, then add the reaction rate of the fluid and those components. Depending on the ambient temperature, the viscosity is going to add another factor on your reaction.

Either way, good luck.

Sean