My KLZE Festiva Build Thread

[Damkid]

BF GTX clutch master cylinder for my hydraulic clutch conversion



And it begins



Booster and clutch cable out of the way so I could widen the clutch cable hole, i need to do this cause I'm running a BG brake booster which is much larger in diameter then the stock booster and caused clearance issues



Mock up of the master



Clearance check.... Just barely enough clearance even with the modification to the firewall




Then I pulled the clutch pedal out so I can drill a hole for the push rod



The clutch master only has 1-1/4" movement for a full stroke, where it lines up with the clutch pedal, the pedal moves about 3" per stroke.... So I plan to make up a "Z" bar so I can locate the push rod higher on the pedal to get closer to the 1-1/4" stroke that I need..... The closer I get it, the softer the pedal feel will be, which is the whole purpose of the hydro conversion

[jawbraeka]

Oh yes please.. And they were introduced last year here.

Sent from the depths of hell.

[Damkid]

I won't be attempting an F40 swap, the G series with mfactory will be enough for me

If I wanted a 6 speed trans, I'd swap in an MZR

[Rocketman]

FWIW, That F40 has not been tested with a running engine or even dropped into a chassis yet. It should work just fine, but it was a massive amount of work and even more $$$ for the machining & fab work involved with it.

Unlikely that you would blow up an F40 though. The Fiero guys bolt smallblocks to them with an adapter plate and don't have much for power/tq issues

[jawbraeka]

Lol.. Well let's say this.. I think you'd obtain a god status for having the first 6 speed festiva and no I haven't seen another one unless you know something I don't.

I think you'd be OK as you know what you're doing.

Sent from the depths of hell.

[Damkid]

I've seen that before.... I considered attempting it, but decided against it.... I'd hate to do that work and blow that trans, it wouldn't hurt my feelings to blow the G series, unless it hurts my mfactory lol then I might cry

[jawbraeka]

I found this for whenever the g series decides to pack it in.. Just one question, would it fit?

http://www.xtremethings.com/F40_Transmission_Transplant.htm

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[gergorian]

Mfactory works well haha

Very nice!!! I am extremely jealous.

[Damkid]

Mfactory works well haha

[greywolf200]

:cheers:

Today I got a temp permit for the festiva and I actually had a night of trouble free driving in it WOOT WOOT!!!!

There's a nasty rattling going on that I need to investigate and i have a good exhaust leak but I can actually enjoy driving it again!! It was a big relief tonight

[Damkid]

Nope no more smoking

[defprun]

Sick! No more smokin?

Sent from the trash can.

[Damkid]

Today I got a temp permit for the festiva and I actually had a night of trouble free driving in it WOOT WOOT!!!!

There's a nasty rattling going on that I need to investigate and i have a good exhaust leak but I can actually enjoy driving it again!! It was a big relief tonight

[Damkid]

Your car doesn't leak oil, it has an automatic winterproofing system.

Too bad it doesn't get driven in winter lol

[scitzz]

.... but hopefully you'll realize this was meant as a friendly response and you don't send me an ignorant message too :lol:

It was worth a shot