Convert Non-Turbo 5MT from Cable to Hydraulic?

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Convert Non-Turbo 5MT from Cable to Hydraulic?

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Title pretty much says it all. Is the action the same?

I know this entails a new pedal assembly, reservoir and master cylinder, slave cylinder, line, and what not.

But could I convert my non-turbo cable clutch to a hydro?

I searched a bunch and couldn't find a direct answer. Thanks!

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Re: Convert Non-Turbo 5MT from Cable to Hydraulic?

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The 2.5rs had a hydraulic push-style clutch, I believe, but whether a slave cyl. will mount to your trans, I don't know. The master cyl. bracket will bolt right in, though.
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Re: Convert Non-Turbo 5MT from Cable to Hydraulic?

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I'm sure it could be done, but there's no real advantage to the change. At the very least you would have to drill and tap a couple holes for the slave mount or build a suitable bracket. Swapping to an actual turbo tranny would be a better option.
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Post by cj91legss »

fngearhead wrote:I'm sure it could be done, but there's no real advantage to the change. At the very least you would have to drill and tap a couple holes for the slave mount or build a suitable bracket. Swapping to an actual turbo tranny would be a better option.

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Re: Convert Non-Turbo 5MT from Cable to Hydraulic?

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That's a really good point. My 4th gear syncro is not long for this world... it would probably make more sense to just get a spare transmission than to have this one rebuilt.

--Andy
2005 Impreza 2.5RS. Traded :(
1991 Legacy L w/1994 EJ22T, 16G, WRX 5MT. Sold :(
1993 Legacy L AWD 5MT, 153k miles and many, many more to go.
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