Clutch slave

wolf k · #1 (**permalink**) 10-13-2010, 05:30 PM

http://www.keislerauto.com/ford/ford...ypage_acc.html

I have this setup on my TKO after being disappointed with others. It is an OEM tob used on Corvettes and others, it has internal stop so that it can't be overextended.

patrickt · #2 (**permalink**) 10-13-2010, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by wolf k

http://www.keislerauto.com/ford/ford...ypage_acc.html

I have this setup on my TKO after being disappointed with others. It is an OEM tob used on Corvettes and others, it has internal stop so that it can't be overextended.

That's pretty nice alright -- but I don't think he wants to drop $650 in parts (or else he would go to an external). Is the current crop of ERA FIAs still limited to HTOBs?

twobjshelbys · #3 (**permalink**) 10-13-2010, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by patrickt

That's pretty nice alright -- but I don't think he wants to drop $650 in parts (or else he would go to an external). Is the current crop of ERA FIAs still limited to HTOBs?

I would also be concerned about it fitting in the allocated space. It is a little pricey though.

tkb289 · #4 (**permalink**) 10-14-2010, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by patrickt

... Is the current crop of ERA FIAs still limited to HTOBs?

(Tony ... not to hijack the thread too much

... )

Patrick,

Is there a limitation with the FIA that would preclude use of an external slave cylinder ?

In reading the FIA manual (pg 31) ... for easiest installation with a SBF, ERA recommends the following:

Concentric TOB (internal) for T-5, Tremec
External slave cyl for Top-loader, Richmond Gear 5 sp

On page 32 it's noted that some clutch/transmission setups work better with a concentric TOB.

So, I will need to check with Bob to see if it will fit, but for my car I am looking at the TKO 600, QT Bell Housing and external slave cylinder. I certainly respect ERA's recommendations as they know what works best for their cars.

Any thoughts?

Thanks

patrickt · #5 (**permalink**) 10-14-2010, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by tkb289

(Tony ... not to hijack the thread too much

... )

Patrick,

Is there a limitation with the FIA that would preclude use of an external slave cylinder ?

At one time (like five years ago) I'm pretty sure the ERA FIAs had to have HTOBs. I thought they had fixed that though; but I could be wrong. Personally, I would hate to have to use a HTOB.