I have recently started work on my build but have yet to start the chassis, the reason being that I need to find out how much I need to lengthen the cockpit by. Before I can start I need to determine the dimensions of the pedal box, which I would like to fabricate myself. I have decided on a floor mounted box and would like to use a hydraulic clutch. Does anyone know how this would be done with a Type 9 box?


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[Edited on 4/3/04 by Chris_R]

[Edited on 4/3/04 by Chris_R]

Not that I have done it, but with correctly chosen master and slave diameters to give suficient throw, and a suitable strong bracket attached to the bellhousing bolts, it should be relatively simple

You replace the clutch release arm carrier on the front of the box with a bolt on hydraulic unit £65.79 plus VAT for the clutch release unit and £30.40 plus VAT for the adaptor from info@shawspeed.com

Thanks for your help. Think I'll prolly go for the fabricate a bracket route. Does anyone know of a source of suitable slave cylinders, specifically make and model?

[Edited on 4/3/04 by Chris_R]

I know that SBD Motorstport sells the Saab 900 slave cylinder (MY 79-93) to their bell houses for using a Ford gearbox to a GM engine so that should work fine.

The saab slave cylinder route is very easily done and much better packaged, so you can move the engine/box rearward in the chassis.

Email me offlist and i'll help you with all the components required.

darren@gtstuning.co.uk

Kind regards,
Darren

thank all for you ideas, big help.

I bought an old type 9 box off ebay for its hydraulic slave cylinder. turned out to be a tilton one i think:



Ned.

I have been looking at slave cylinders and the Rover 600 (Honda powered versions) has a cylinder the should bolt on without much trouble --- no as satisfactory as the Saab route but easier as it all on the outside --- same source looks good for a master cyliner and resevoir.