The system Kent and I attempted to install using Honda components didn't turn out as well as we were expecting, so I'm back to square one.

I just took possession of the Wilwood components this morning and waiting for a bracket to mount the M/C. Once I have everything here, I'll be ready to tackle this project, but it would be nice to have an extra hand or two or ... to get it installed ... the more the merrier


Any local guys want to come help ?


As customary, liquid refreshments and nutritious snacks will be provided

Here is the site I looked at to do the install. I am installing a 915 and the coverage indicates both the 901/915 trans is the same.

http://diablo.kitcarmagazine.com/current_p...ransmission.asp

Here is the terminology. I would love to come by we could do two conversions if you select this design and recommendations.


Clutch

Because of the cradle mount I was not able to mount the slave cylinder on the original location. I also did not like the fact it would point toward the rear were there is just simply no room to spare. After staring at it for over an our and thinking of a hinge type to reverse the mounting position I decided to simply make a bracket welded to the other side of the clutch arm.

http://diablo.kitcarmagazine.com/current_p...Images/wpe1.jpg

http://diablo.kitcarmagazine.com/current_p...Images/wpe2.jpg

http://diablo.kitcarmagazine.com/current_p...Images/wpe3.jpg

Here is the Clutch shaft before putting the linkage. With the stock linkage installed it was evident that there was not enough room to install the slave cylinder. The arrow indicate where the original linkage rod that would be pulled toward the back of the transmission.

http://diablo.kitcarmagazine.com/current_p...ages/wpe4sa.jpg

Another view of the stock linkage. Here is a picture of the bracket welded to the other side. There are actually two pieces welded together in a triangle to added strength. We measured from the center of the shaft to the stock location of the original rod mounting hole (5 1/4") and mage the exact lenght and hold on the added bracket so the pivot would be the same as the other side but moving in the opposite direction.

http://diablo.kitcarmagazine.com/current_p...ages/wpe4sa.jpg

Another view of modified linkage You can see here the now and the original rod linkage hole

http://diablo.kitcarmagazine.com/current_p...mages/wpe5a.jpg

Here is the Wilwood slave cylinder temporarily attached to the linkage. With the new location there is plenty of room for the slave cylinder. *Note how the bracket was welded. You can see the two pieces together here.

http://diablo.kitcarmagazine.com/current_p...mages/wpe8a.jpg

http://diablo.kitcarmagazine.com/current_p...mages/wpe6a.jpg

http://diablo.kitcarmagazine.com/current_p...mages/wpe9a.jpg

http://diablo.kitcarmagazine.com/current_p...Images/wpeA.jpg

Another view of the assembly

http://diablo.kitcarmagazine.com/current_p...Images/wpeB.jpg

Yeah, let me know when you get all the parts you need together ... it looks a fairly straight forward deal once you have the modded pieces made up.

I'm going to bolt a spare trans to a spare motor and do a mock-up before attempting to install in the car, so it should be all figgered-out when it's time to pull the trigger

Mark, I'll come by and give you a hand. You could take a look at my conversion. Just let me know when.....

Sure thing, Dave ... just as long as you didn't name the conversion Caitlin

Kind of fitting since its a tranny!! LOL

Well thank you very much Mark. I was hoping members would think the conversion was on my car. But noooo, you had to point out my dirty little secret.. Your going to get such a spanking...

I'm sorry, Dave ... I thought everybody already knew

Finally got all the components delivered except for a mounting plate for the M/C. I'm going to mock everything up and see how it works pretty soon.


I'll update this thread after the trial verdict ...


... and again when it's time to install on the car.