Anyone using this T5 hydraulic setup?

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  1. Acornridgeman

    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    Anyone using this setup for their T5? If so, did you get the 65-66 Mustang unit or the 67-73 Mustang unit? Any problems adapting to the Maverick?

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    First time i've seen it....I wonder why the pushrod {pullrod?} is on an angle
     
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    That looks pretty neat. Is it a Wilwood product?

    It would seem as the L shaped bracket rotates CCW, it would straighten out the piston pushrod along with the pedal pushrod.
     
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    From what I'm reading about it, it allows use of the existing clutch rod hole through the firewall. This makes install easier and puts the master in a better spot than higher up. Also, having the lever action on the master greatly reduces pedal effort.
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    OOoooooOooh I like!!! I have the Wilwood stuff, but it doesn't look like that.
     
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    Thats a pretty nice setup. I think I'm eventually going to do a hydraulic clutch. I'll keep this in mind. I'm also curious which kit is best with a maverick.
     
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    Wonder why the Maverick one is $40 more? Sure would like to know what is different from the Mustang or all the other kits.

    :hmmm:
     
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    They know Maverick guys are willing to spend more money...:rofl2:
     
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    Because mavericks are better!
     
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    Eric, did you end up buying this kit from Mustang Depot / Modern Driveline? Just curious...
     
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    Not yet but I'm leaning towards this set up. Due to a couple set backs, I won't be up to the clutch work until spring. I will update this thread when I get it.

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    that is a smoking deal I bought a McLeod kit (willwood cylinder) 600.00 I think I had one shop do some work and they charged me 750 (install) the pedal was too hard so another shop charged me 750.00 to ease the pedal. well it worked. I paid them 750.00 to bend the rod and mount it 1/2 inch higher. needless to say I will be purchasing the modern driveline kit and swapping it out myself.

    I will have just under 2500.00 (including clutch) in my car solely to have a stick car... (this must explain why I have spent more money building my car than most people) I must be some kinda special retard, but hey... I am ok with it.
     
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