Not Another Cheap V8 Swap... (Pic Heavy)

[bmk]

Normal for the yoke, the seal runs on the yoke, so when it's out it'll leak out the back of the box. Getrags like bmws use have an output shaft in place with the flange, so it doesn't leak from the box as there is nothing to leak from.

If you (or anyone) has problems shifting at high speed, try changing your master. It has worked for Commodores we have here which have a 3/4" clutch master standard, changing to a larger 7/8" one seems to solve the problem. Also to note, the internal slave setup on a tremec is not simply a slide it on proposition. They are designed to be shimmed to suit different flywheels, different slave heights, travel, belhousing depth, etc. Usually described in detail with instructions that come with the slaves, shows you where to measure from to check your height. Then you may need to play around with shims to get it right. Depending on how far out it is, can cause slow shifting right through to not engaging at all. Unless you have dealt with top loader transmissions or internal slaves like this before, it's easily overlooked by lots of people.

I had this problem when I resurfaced the flywheel, I had to shim it. However I still have issues shifting at high speeds, the clutch master is Brand new e30 and slave is also new. What other options are there for clutch master that will bolt up like oem?

Edit:
Found this on a bimmer forums e36 lsx swap. From what I can tell the e36 and e30 clutch masters are the same with the e36 being plastic and e30 metal


"The bore diameter of the stock e36 clutch master cylinder
.716" is the bore diameter

it puts it somewhere between the 5/16" & 3/4" aftermarket master cylinders.

it's 18.11mm.

I'm thinking i'm going to scale down to a 3/4" master cylinder because pedal effort on the 7/8" is too much. I suspect that as it is still larger than stock and not likely to flex compared to the stock plastic one and of course not old like my current one. Hoping that the ls7 clutch pairing will feel pretty good with that combo. the stock fbody clutch MC is 3/4" with 1" of travel - the wilwood unit has 1.12" of travel. I still need to research what the ls7 based vette's run for a MC as that would be the best one to mimic.

further data - looks like i'll be going with the 13/16" to have head room compared to the stock unit"

[Madhatter]

I know the clutch and flywheel of the ls7 is different, not just in size but also the face where the clutch disc sits. I have no idea if they use a different slave because of it, I'd probably guess they do and you can't really assume parts are the same unless it's the slave to match the clutch setup. That's how they are often packaged, to match the height of the clutch. Might pay to do some research in case you run into trouble. You are simply going to have to measure as it's the only way to be sure.

[Q8y_drifter]

Normal for the yoke, the seal runs on the yoke, so when it's out it'll leak out the back of the box. Getrags like bmws use have an output shaft in place with the flange, so it doesn't leak from the box as there is nothing to leak from.

If you (or anyone) has problems shifting at high speed, try changing your master. It has worked for Commodores we have here which have a 3/4" clutch master standard, changing to a larger 7/8" one seems to solve the problem. Also to note, the internal slave setup on a tremec is not simply a slide it on proposition. They are designed to be shimmed to suit different flywheels, different slave heights, travel, belhousing depth, etc. Usually described in detail with instructions that come with the slaves, shows you where to measure from to check your height. Then you may need to play around with shims to get it right. Depending on how far out it is, can cause slow shifting right through to not engaging at all. Unless you have dealt with top loader transmissions or internal slaves like this before, it's easily overlooked by lots of people.

Should a standard GM slave, GM T56 coupled to a GM LS7 clutch/flywheel/PP be shimmed as well? I'm currently not running any shims and using a 3/4" master. Seems to shift ok this way but then again the clutch is brand new and is still wearing in.

[Madhatter]

Normal for the yoke, the seal runs on the yoke, so when it's out it'll leak out the back of the box. Getrags like bmws use have an output shaft in place with the flange, so it doesn't leak from the box as there is nothing to leak from.

If you (or anyone) has problems shifting at high speed, try changing your master. It has worked for Commodores we have here which have a 3/4" clutch master standard, changing to a larger 7/8" one seems to solve the problem. Also to note, the internal slave setup on a tremec is not simply a slide it on proposition. They are designed to be shimmed to suit different flywheels, different slave heights, travel, belhousing depth, etc. Usually described in detail with instructions that come with the slaves, shows you where to measure from to check your height. Then you may need to play around with shims to get it right. Depending on how far out it is, can cause slow shifting right through to not engaging at all. Unless you have dealt with top loader transmissions or internal slaves like this before, it's easily overlooked by lots of people.

[90e30ls]

That goes without saying ... lol

I'm really looking forward to how it sounds under throttle. I'm basically going with the same exhaust so it should give me an idea of what mine will sound like.

[E30Whore]

I hope you are able to get some video of the Dyno runs!


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That goes without saying ... lol

[90e30ls]

I hope you are able to get some video of the Dyno runs!


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[E30Whore]

Rolled her out the garage and about to get it all loaded up for the 3hr trip to Raleigh NC. We have an important date with LS diehards, Mayhem Motorsports.





Ready to hit the road! [emoji16]



The E30 defiantly sticks out like a sore thumb in this group.









The guys here at Mayhem are pretty excited to get to work on this. They are impressed with what's already done and seem sincerely exited to be apart of this build. Once we get the suspension dialed in and a few odds and ends completed, we will be ready for a tune and a few dyno pulls [emoji33]


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[E30Whore]

That exhaust is badass and its awesome that it is actually bigger then you thought at first, its gonna sound like a beast at high rpm... I want

Thanks man, it would be supper easy to replicate. I'm anxious to get her on the road.

[z28]

That exhaust is badass and its awesome that it is actually bigger then you thought at first, its gonna sound like a beast at high rpm... I want

[E30Whore]

Not Another Cheap V8 Swap... (Pic Heavy)

So this happened... [emoji33][emoji16] Keep in mind it's pre-tune. First start is finally in the books!

https://vimeo.com/167361352

Homemade exhaust don't sound to bad after all. Worried for nothing. I'm happy!

https://vimeo.com/167361402

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[E30Whore]

When I did this on mine and tilted it backwards all of the fluid poured out where the slip yolk goes is that normal? Didn't seem normal to me but one of my buddies with a 240 ls swap said that is just the way t56's are.

I am not sure if its normal or not but it did not happen to me while I was undergoing my fluid change. Wish I had more info for you on that one.

[E30Whore]

you did not pour monster energy in your rad?

No way, its a joke, the coolant had a red/orange color to it and i happen to be drinking one. It was humorous to me lol but definitely didn't pour a Monster in my radiator. Although, this is R3V and i'm sure someone here has already done it!

I do it all the time. It works

You already know Rey! :D

The carbonation removes calcium deposits.

Nailed It!!

[Pootis]

Fluids!!!!





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When I did this on mine and tilted it backwards all of the fluid poured out where the slip yolk goes is that normal? Didn't seem normal to me but one of my buddies with a 240 ls swap said that is just the way t56's are.

[shiboujin]

The carbonation removes calcium deposits.