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Convert Non-Turbo 5MT from Cable to Hydraulic?

Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 3:33 am
by Crashsector
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!

--Andy

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

Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 9:42 am
by beatersubi
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.

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

Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 4:03 pm
by fngearhead
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.

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

Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 5:39 pm
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.

as long as you can find one. but wrx transmissions are all over nasioc for around 900

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

Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 10:02 pm
by Crashsector
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