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Gregster1234 07-21-2013 09:13 AM

Hydraulic Clutch for TKO 600-69 Camaro
 
I am looking for a hydraulic clutch for my TKO 600 trans. Is there one someone that could recommend or one that can be be put together? I just bought a Mcleod RST clutch and a Fidanza Flywheel, I have a BBC.
Thx,
Greg

hotrod69camaro 08-01-2013 08:59 PM

I have a Tilton master and T/O bearing in mine. Seems pretty good.

Gregster1234 08-06-2013 09:07 PM

Thanks for the reply, how do I set it up? Can you send me info on your setup? I just purchased a McCleod RST clutch and would like to go hydraulic to make the pedal pressure easier!

DarkoNova 08-13-2013 11:04 PM

I'd stay away from American Powertrain's kit. If you don't have an engine plate it won't work. I tried it and it required spacers, and even with 1/4" of spacers it wasn't enough. I called Hurst Drivelines and I forget the part numbers (this was about a year ago) but they recommended McLeod (although he pronounced it Mcloud) parts. Supposedly they're the best.

Whatever you do, get the kind of kit that has the bracket that mounts behind the brake master cylinder. If the clutch master cylinder mounts directly to the firewall, be prepared for a lot of flexing and possibly breaking the firewall at the mounting area.

Fluid Power 08-14-2013 10:25 AM

Mcleod stuff is junk. I went thru 2 throwout bearings before using the RAM unit. If you don't believe me about Mcleod, google it. Absolute trash.

Darren

sik68 08-14-2013 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fluid Power (Post 499111)
Mcleod stuff is junk. I went thru 2 throwout bearings before using the RAM unit. If you don't believe me about Mcleod, google it. Absolute trash.

Darren

Ditto...and been very happy with my Ram.

Vince@Meanstreets 08-14-2013 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fluid Power (Post 499111)
Mcleod stuff is junk. I went thru 2 throwout bearings before using the RAM unit. If you don't believe me about Mcleod, google it. Absolute trash.

Darren

How long ago was this Darren? They redesigned in 2010 and should not have any issues with the newer units. Most that were sent back in leaking was caused by customers over extending the bearing which caused seal damage. caveate: adjust your clutch stop before bleeding the system.

tubbed69 08-15-2013 02:01 AM

I have used 3 kits from Keisler Engineering and they work great the master cylinder mounts thru the firewall at the existing clutch rod hole,very nice kits.

Fluid Power 08-15-2013 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vince@MSperfab (Post 499236)
How long ago was this Darren? They redesigned in 2010 and should not have any issues with the newer units. Most that were sent back in leaking was caused by customers over extending the bearing which caused seal damage. caveate: adjust your clutch stop before bleeding the system.

Spring of 2010. All the measurements were correct, etc, etc. In fact, the tech guy, I wish I could remember his name was awesome. I sent him the measurements for him to review and agreed TOB should work. The straw that broke the camels back was when I installed the "new" redesigned unit it squealed like mad. I called tech, the guy I was talking before was busy so I talked to someone else, he said, it's fine, it will wear in! I told him never in my life of working or building cars have a had to have a TOB "wear" in.

Switched to RAM never had an issue.

Gregster1234 08-17-2013 10:27 PM

What setup are you using with the Ram t/o? Like master cylinder part#, bracket for firewall-like the DSE one?


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