Clutch/Trans Swap Options

[turbohcar]

Currently, I'm putting together a clutch/transmission swap. I've got a new transmission to replace the explodered one and last year I bought an ACT 2600 with a street disc at a really good price. To go along with the clutch, I bought an ACT Streetlite flywheel and I'm currently waiting for it to come in the mail.

Now, to add to this I was looking into a billet steel clutch fork (for the added pressure) and clutch pedal bushings (to weld the clutch linkage to the pedal) along with this setup. Anyone with experience and some good mileage on a 2600 have any advice about my choices? Basically, is it necessary, for long term use, to have a billet steel clutch fork? or weld the clutch linkage to the pedal? I know Taxiwardance had problems with his linkage, has anyone else? The other option to billet steel is cryotreating. I could have the fork cryotreated for considerably less. Is this a good alternative or not? I'm also thinking about getting Forced Performance's longer flywheel/clutch bolts because the stock ones don't seem to go in as far with an aftermarket flywheel. Anyone have experience with this or have a clutch fly off because of it? Any comments welcome, thanks

Brett

Clutch Pedal Modification
Clutch Fork and Clutch Pedal Bushings (middle of the page)
FP Flywheel Bolts

[wortdog]

The ACT flywheel is the same thickness as stock, you do not need the FP bolts. New bolts are never a bad idea though.

My black Talon had a badly worn clutch pedal linkage with just running a stock clutch for 100k, my teal one has over 160k and the linkage is fine. Seems to be hit or miss, but you will eventually wear it out with a 2600.

Also consider putting a washer underneath the pivot ball for the clutch fork, it helps position it so you can get a better angle/more travel with the fork.