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    9/20/2013 2:04 PM  #1

    57steve
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    cable or hydraulic clutch

    Getting ready for the t5 swap.  What do we like better cable or hydraulic?

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    9/20/2013 4:24 PM  #2

    MS
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    Re: cable or hydraulic clutch

    I like the simplicity of the cable, plus the ability to go to the Ford dealer to get replacement parts.

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    9/20/2013 6:06 PM  #3

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    Re: cable or hydraulic clutch

    Depends on your motor. If running a BB with headers, you won't be able to squeeze a clutch fork, so you will have to an internal hydraulic.

     

    9/20/2013 6:37 PM  #4

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    Re: cable or hydraulic clutch

    So much depends on your setup.  Headers, brake setup, engine, etc. 

    What do you have?

     

    9/20/2013 6:48 PM  #5

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    Re: cable or hydraulic clutch

    I did cable, using the instructions and parts from Steve. Has worked great, though does require some minor welding/fabrication especially at the bellcrank/pivot that is required to change the direction of the clutch throw. I have photos of what I did if you want to see them.

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    9/20/2013 11:20 PM  #6

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    Re: cable or hydraulic clutch

    I like the hydraulic, it too is a simple system.  It also has the advantage of easily getting around headers.

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    9/21/2013 4:17 AM  #7

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    Re: cable or hydraulic clutch

    I'd like to semi-hijack this thread a bit.. I'm also going to do one or the other, but haven't decided which way to go.

    I have a 66 V8 C4, and will convert it to a 5.0 EFI,  T5,  and shorties, and have planned to use the MS clutch\brake pedal assy since I have to acquire a pedal assy anyway..  With this combo, is there an advantage one way or the other?

    John

     

    9/21/2013 12:05 PM  #8

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    Re: cable or hydraulic clutch

    John wrote:

    I'd like to semi-hijack this thread a bit.. I'm also going to do one or the other, but haven't decided which way to go.

    I have a 66 V8 C4, and will convert it to a 5.0 EFI,  T5,  and shorties, and have planned to use the MS clutch\brake pedal assy since I have to acquire a pedal assy anyway..  With this combo, is there an advantage one way or the other?

    John

     
    Power or manual brakes?.

     

    9/21/2013 12:47 PM  #9

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    Re: cable or hydraulic clutch

    JamesW wrote:

    John wrote:

    I'd like to semi-hijack this thread a bit.. I'm also going to do one or the other, but haven't decided which way to go.

    I have a 66 V8 C4, and will convert it to a 5.0 EFI,  T5,  and shorties, and have planned to use the MS clutch\brake pedal assy since I have to acquire a pedal assy anyway..  With this combo, is there an advantage one way or the other?

    John

     
    Power or manual brakes?.

    Oops, power discs.  The plan right now is to use the vintage style KH discs on my original V8 spindles (that plan may change), but I definitely will need to have a booster and dual MC in that space.

    John

     

    9/21/2013 2:25 PM  #10

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    Re: cable or hydraulic clutch

    I've got a 66 289 converted from a C4 to a T5. I used the Mustang Steve set up. I also have Headman long tubes and power brakes (also from MS) I'm very happy with the way it works. I did have to fab a heat shield for one tube on the headers to protect the cable. If I had it to do over I would have gone with shorty headers but still wasn't a big issue.

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