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   Finally got the clutch this weekend  

Got it installed on the engine, but need to clearance the trans.

Pictures!

Flywheel side:

Pressure Plate side:

Yellow PP:

Bolts:

Didn't get an alignment tool, not that it would have done me much good, so I made my own, wrapped a couple layers of aluminum tape on the socket and it worked well.

Installing:

Where it hits:

Where I clearanced:

I took a first past with the grinder, but ran out of time before I could test it again. 

But I got the shifter cable bracket finished on the transmission, as well as the clutch line. Got the banjo on the clutch master cylinder bored out so it fits over my clutch pedal. 

Also got some gas struts from pick a part last week, so started getting those installed. Got the end on the decklid done, and a template made for the other end, using the strut tower bolts. 

Hopefully this week I will get some more time to get out there and put it all back together.

Aiming to have it out at the next meeting   

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D_sensitized Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Executive Member Joined: 25 March 2008 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 601	Post Options Post Reply Quote D_sensitized Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 April 2012 at 9:38pm
	Finally got the clutch this weekend Got it installed on the engine, but need to clearance the trans. Pictures! Flywheel side: Pressure Plate side: Yellow PP: Bolts: Didn't get an alignment tool, not that it would have done me much good, so I made my own, wrapped a couple layers of aluminum tape on the socket and it worked well. Installing: Where it hits: Where I clearanced: I took a first past with the grinder, but ran out of time before I could test it again. But I got the shifter cable bracket finished on the transmission, as well as the clutch line. Got the banjo on the clutch master cylinder bored out so it fits over my clutch pedal. Also got some gas struts from pick a part last week, so started getting those installed. Got the end on the decklid done, and a template made for the other end, using the strut tower bolts. Hopefully this week I will get some more time to get out there and put it all back together. Aiming to have it out at the next meeting
	-Harrison 88GT 3800 SC1 F23 5-speed Chilliwack

Capt Fiero Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Founding Member Joined: 12 February 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 4039	Post Options Post Reply Quote Capt Fiero Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 29 April 2012 at 10:52pm
	Holy Crap.... That is a massive improvement in spring design on the hub, you need to fire those pics up on Pennocks. Makes me almost want to order a new disc for my car. The biggest failure in clutches for me have always been hub related (same goes for many of the high power swaps on pennocks) That hub looks almost indestructible. Congrats.
	Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd.

D_sensitized Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Executive Member Joined: 25 March 2008 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 601	Post Options Post Reply Quote D_sensitized Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 30 April 2012 at 10:09pm
	Almost there! Looks like I clearanced the trans casing enough for it to work, but forgot to take pictures. Got everything bolted up put the cradle back in and am just working on getting everything hooked back up to the car. Looks like I might even have it done by the end of the week.
	-Harrison 88GT 3800 SC1 F23 5-speed Chilliwack

Capt Fiero Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Founding Member Joined: 12 February 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 4039	Post Options Post Reply Quote Capt Fiero Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 01 May 2012 at 1:39am
	Looks amazing, once you get it done, you'll have to stop by and take me for a comparison ride in it.
	Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd.

bcampbell Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 14 November 2011 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 160	Post Options Post Reply Quote bcampbell Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 May 2012 at 9:02pm
	Any chance you'll be making any more mounts and shift cable brackets? I'm hoping to do an F23 swap in the future.
	'86 2m6 F23 5-speed, LSD, 3.5L LX9 '89 Firebird 3500T, T56

D_sensitized Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Executive Member Joined: 25 March 2008 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 601	Post Options Post Reply Quote D_sensitized Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 May 2012 at 9:44pm
	I don't think I will be making any more mounts, but I can scan the template I made for the shift cable bracket. ITS ALIVE! As many saw at the meeting, the F23 swap is done and my car is back on the road. It's a whole new car with the 5 speed, way more fun to drive around. I still have a couple things I need to finish up, runs rough sometimes and throws a code, but is problem free other times. I need to put a flex joint in my exhaust since it's hanging down at too much of an angle and leaks at the joint with the manifolds, which in turn cooks my trunk and melts whatever is in there But everything with the trans works great and the clutch is perfect, not too harsh like I was worrying it would be. and man does this thing haul ass
	-Harrison 88GT 3800 SC1 F23 5-speed Chilliwack