Tom F&L GoR
Enthusiast
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I've had this mod in my car for almost two years and finally put together a kit for the home mechanic to do the same thing. If you can drill a hole, you can do this.
Shifting the T-56 is pretty easy, but when you want quicker shifts, the long clutch pedal travel slows you down. This kit shortens the clutch pedal motion, giving you about 40% less clutch pedal travel and quicker clutch disc release. It also lowers the pedal slightly, closer to the brake pedal height. Yup, what Sean Roe's clutch linkage mod does for Gen 2 cars, this does for Gen 1 cars.
The kit includes all the parts you need, including Loctite, how to measure where to drill the hole, plus if you need a 1/2" drill, I can provide one. Don't worry, the drill bit is 3/8" shank so it'll fit in most homeowner size hand drills. Full instructions will be included, and I'll share them up front for you to see what you need to do before you buy anything. I'd have this all wrapped up by now except the weather here is keeping me from gettting under the dash to take more pictures.
Another benefit is that if you don't like it for all the time (because it'll also be a little stiffer pedal) you can go back and forth by reconnecting to the original arm anytime you want. The instructions will show the secret to removing the crazy OEM plastic bushing without breaking it and the new clutch peg has a nylon bushing with a "bow tie" hitch pin that absolutely can't accidentally come off. Here's a quick shot:
Any questions or comments, let me know. I'll try to have the instructions done this weekend and put them up for sale. Leave me a PM or email if you want the instructions sent to you when they're ready.
I've had this mod in my car for almost two years and finally put together a kit for the home mechanic to do the same thing. If you can drill a hole, you can do this.
Shifting the T-56 is pretty easy, but when you want quicker shifts, the long clutch pedal travel slows you down. This kit shortens the clutch pedal motion, giving you about 40% less clutch pedal travel and quicker clutch disc release. It also lowers the pedal slightly, closer to the brake pedal height. Yup, what Sean Roe's clutch linkage mod does for Gen 2 cars, this does for Gen 1 cars.
The kit includes all the parts you need, including Loctite, how to measure where to drill the hole, plus if you need a 1/2" drill, I can provide one. Don't worry, the drill bit is 3/8" shank so it'll fit in most homeowner size hand drills. Full instructions will be included, and I'll share them up front for you to see what you need to do before you buy anything. I'd have this all wrapped up by now except the weather here is keeping me from gettting under the dash to take more pictures.
Another benefit is that if you don't like it for all the time (because it'll also be a little stiffer pedal) you can go back and forth by reconnecting to the original arm anytime you want. The instructions will show the secret to removing the crazy OEM plastic bushing without breaking it and the new clutch peg has a nylon bushing with a "bow tie" hitch pin that absolutely can't accidentally come off. Here's a quick shot:
Any questions or comments, let me know. I'll try to have the instructions done this weekend and put them up for sale. Leave me a PM or email if you want the instructions sent to you when they're ready.
