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Posted by: rnellums Dec 15 2016, 07:37 PM

I'm going to put another order in for some block off plates for the Subaru transmission conversions. It's a simple 1/8" laser cut aluminum plate with the holes in the right places. I will be putting in the order Monday, to take payment once they ship.


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Posted by: mepstein Dec 15 2016, 07:39 PM

Killer price. If I didn't have one already I'd be sending you money.

Posted by: rnellums Dec 15 2016, 08:18 PM

Thanks for the compliment!

Posted by: turnaround89 Dec 15 2016, 09:17 PM

Ill take one!!!!! Let me know when you need payment.

Posted by: BigFour1973 Dec 15 2016, 10:06 PM

I'll take one. Please keep me posted on the cable shifter plate please.

Posted by: JRust Dec 15 2016, 10:18 PM

Yes I am in for one! Thanks Ross

Posted by: mgp4591 Dec 16 2016, 04:47 AM

I'll take one too - I'll eventually go to a manual because it's a sports car... and I can only be shiftless for so long.
Do you have any plans to market the clutch master bracket? Those look pretty trick!

Posted by: rnellums Dec 16 2016, 07:04 AM

I want to make sure the clutch brackets work as intended before I left them loose. But yes, probably here in a bit.

Posted by: jd74914 Dec 16 2016, 09:40 AM

Like I said in PM, I'm in for one too! Thanks Ross!

Posted by: jimkelly Dec 16 2016, 02:52 PM

i'll take one please

Posted by: rnellums Dec 27 2016, 10:16 AM

These were sent to the cutters last week, I'm hoping to hear back about them now that Christmas has past!

I also took some time to work on the next component, borrowing heavily from DBCooper!


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Posted by: Chris H. Dec 27 2016, 11:15 AM

Great idea. Love it. That will be very sturdy and make it easy to adjust the cables. Another thought for you...reasonably priced trans level indicator (see-thru glass or plexi). You could put it in the block off plate or make one similar to the SubaruGears one. Block-off plate location would be more accurate and easier to read (and cheaper for us CSOBs).

Maybe thread it to fit one of these at the correct level:

https://www.grainger.com/product/1U916?gclid=CP7p-ZLwlNECFRY6gQodJroLoA&cm_mmc=PPC:GOOGLEPLAA-_-Hydraulics-_-Hydraulic%20Hoses-_-1U916&AL!2966!3!50916770997!!!s!82128242037!&s_kwcid=AL!2966!3!50916770997!!!s!82128242037!&ef_id=V2FdSwAABK@Wxvfw:20161227171613:s

Posted by: rnellums Dec 28 2016, 08:31 AM

I like the idea of a sight glass! But why not just use the dipstick?

Posted by: Chris H. Dec 28 2016, 09:09 AM

Because the level is not accurate sometimes with the dipstick since the trans is pointing slightly downward in the stock Subaru setup. Many conversion people have theirs level or tail end just a bit up like a 914's. In those cases you need more oil than the stick would indicate to cover the uphill section since it's calibrated for stock. If there's not enough gear oil it can cause a whine and premature wear of the higher gears. Mostly it's just that you wouldn't have to worry about it. Is there too much? Not enough? Is it dirty? Should I change it? Probably fine 99% of the time but for what...$25 extra you could see the level? I'd have that.

Posted by: rnellums Jan 16 2017, 09:55 PM

Finally got the endplates back. I also made a few more of the hydraulic clutch mounts, and the first prototype of a shifter cable bracket.




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Posted by: mgp4591 Jan 17 2017, 01:00 AM

I like where this is going...

Posted by: turnaround89 Jan 17 2017, 09:55 PM

Sign me up for the hydraulic clutch mount as well as the backing plate. What kind of master cylinder is that for the clutch?

Posted by: turbonet Jan 17 2017, 11:53 PM

Any block off plates available still??

Posted by: rnellums Jan 18 2017, 07:13 AM

Yeah, I have 4 block off plates left and three of the clutch master brackets I think.

Posted by: jd74914 Jan 18 2017, 08:00 AM

How much are the clutch master brackets Ross? I'd be in for one pending price.

Posted by: turnaround89 Jan 18 2017, 05:44 PM

Pm sent about block off plate and clutch bracket

Posted by: rnellums Jan 18 2017, 09:39 PM

Looks Like I ran out of the clutch master cylinder brackets. Need to put in another order for some more!

Posted by: turbonet Jan 18 2017, 11:05 PM

I'll take a block off plate.

Posted by: turnaround89 Jan 19 2017, 08:05 PM

Do you accept PayPal?

Posted by: rnellums Jan 19 2017, 11:24 PM

I do! Just prefer not to take payment until the parts are ready to ship!

Posted by: turnaround89 Jan 20 2017, 12:34 PM

Awesome. I was a little worried since you hadn't replied to my pms. Can't wait for the parts to be ready. Let me know when you want me to send payment. Thanks again.

Posted by: rnellums Dec 3 2017, 09:41 AM

I just had another run of these (~10 each) made if anyone is interested!

Posted by: Costa05 Dec 3 2017, 07:33 PM

How did the prototype for the cable shifter bracket work out. Any pics avail?

Posted by: turnaround89 Dec 4 2017, 10:05 PM

Can I get a hydraulic clutch mount?

Posted by: rnellums Dec 4 2017, 10:44 PM

It came out ok. Its currently being used, but had to be pretty heavily modified along the way to get the throw right. The Coldwater setup is really pretty well thought out and put together (what I currently run on Apollo). My prototype works, but still need more polishing before its ready.



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Posted by: Amenson Dec 28 2017, 01:27 PM

I just tried mocking this up using several different Tilton and Wilwood master cylinders I have and the bolt spacing and center hole size id different.

Which master cylinder is intended to be used with this plate?

Posted by: rnellums Dec 28 2017, 06:55 PM

Its a Honda MC 5/8", 1993-2000 civic.

Original pioneering work done by Kent and Chris Here starting at post #499
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=201776&st=480

The process if pretty well illustrated in Ray's thread here, starting around post #111
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=220569&st=90

Pictures of my install here, Starting at post 15:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=300932&st=0

I drilled a small hole for the front of the master cylinder to pass through (and sealed it with a rubber grommet from Ace). Seems like I may need to do a more fully illustrated write up. Maybe next week once I get home I can put the car up and do more of a walk through.

Posted by: JRust Feb 8 2018, 10:22 PM

I need the MC conversion plate. You still have some?

Posted by: brettrarnold Feb 8 2018, 11:45 PM

I think one would work with what i have planned. I want one.

-Brett

Posted by: nnowa07 Jul 31 2019, 08:47 PM

Still making block off plates? I'm joining the EZ30 crew, and need all the goodies.

Posted by: rnellums Jul 31 2019, 08:51 PM

Not making them, but I still have a stock left over. Only problem
Is I’m bad at shipping them out

Posted by: nnowa07 Jul 31 2019, 10:00 PM

PM sent!

Posted by: brettrarnold Aug 1 2019, 04:42 PM

Hey Ross can I get one of each?