Hydraulic throwout bearing, Has anyone sized one for the 901 trans? Options

[groot]

I'm fed up with my hydraulic slave cylinder. I wish I stayed with the cable actuation, but I can't go back now.

I know I could drop a mint getting a custom job, but I was hoping someone had done some homework to figure out if one of the Howe cylinders (or competitors) will fit and function for the 901....

Howe Racing Parts-Throwout Bearings

[Thorshammer]

Kevin,

You can't beat the Saab 900 hydraulic slave. I buy my from Taylor race at about 70.00 their cheap. You will need to Build a piece that presses into the 901 where the seal goes, and teylor sells a smaller input shaft seal. I basically spun up a piece of aluminum that would hold the smaller seal, and then countersunk the bolts to hold it to the trans, next I attached the Saab slave to the adaptor using three allen bolts. The saab slave has a small lip on the trans side to center the unit. So you won't have to worry about another tube to center the cylinder. like an old VW type 1. Make sure you seal the adaptor to the trans with something that it okay with gearlube ie.. silicone.

You should have the room you need. AP lockheed has the saab cylinder specs online. I did the install in the Hewland, in this same manner, but installed height was very tight for me, I would build a custom unit if I did it again. and use the Saab piston. Most everyone in FC/Atlantic uses this saab slave, rebuild it yearly and it will never fail you. I use a 5/8 master cylinder to actuate it. I got my original set up from RIC racing of Bow NH, Rick is very sharp with this stuff. I have pics, just can't find them right now.

Erik Madsen