No hole in fire wall for clutch master...
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No hole in fire wall for clutch master...
Just looking through threads and trying to find options for transmissions when this one decides to go. If I do upgrade, I think it would be in my benefit to find a JDM turbo trans setup as I think I would enjoy the upgrade to 4.44 with DCCD, but In my 1990, there are no holes (nor a grommet covering them) on my fire wall to install a hydraulic clutch master cylinder.
Is it as simple as drilling my own holes?
Is it as simple as drilling my own holes?
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Re: No hole in fire wall for clutch master...
Yes. I would have all the pieces on hand to mockup before I drilled, however.
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Josh Colombo wrote: ↑Mon Jan 14, 2002 10:23 am Wait....I'm confused now.
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Thanks for the quick response! I would really like to attempt this in the future, so im glad to know its possible.
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Re: No hole in fire wall for clutch master...
That's because the 90 was a cable clutch
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Re: No hole in fire wall for clutch master...
yeah but aren't all NA cars in this gen cable operated and all turbos are hydraulic? and since there wasn't a turbo in 90 there aren't holes for a hydraulic. Thats just what I have pieced together as to why not.
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Re: No hole in fire wall for clutch master...
I think they punched the holes after the fact for the turbo cars.
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Josh Colombo wrote: ↑Mon Jan 14, 2002 10:23 am Wait....I'm confused now.
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oh, so even on say, a 1993 NA. A year that obviously came in a turbo option, I still wont see the holes? sorry, I don't have one around I could look at.
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TurnNburn wrote:oh, so even on say, a 1993 NA. A year that obviously came in a turbo option, I still wont see the holes? sorry, I don't have one around I could look at.
Subaru isn't consistent like that. It would make sense, tho.
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Josh Colombo wrote: ↑Mon Jan 14, 2002 10:23 am Wait....I'm confused now.
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When I did my AWD & 5MT swap I had to drill holes for the clutch master cylinder and I happened to make a template.
http://www.surrealmirage.com/subaru/swa ... drivetrain
The template is in three formats. As long as when you print out the template that the dimension labeled as 4-1/2" measures 4-1/2" you should be good. Just take off any scaling when printing through Adobe or other programs.
http://www.surrealmirage.com/subaru/swa ... drivetrain
The template is in three formats. As long as when you print out the template that the dimension labeled as 4-1/2" measures 4-1/2" you should be good. Just take off any scaling when printing through Adobe or other programs.
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Re: No hole in fire wall for clutch master...
right on! This opens up a lot more options for me. Thanks again for like the 20th time Josh!
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Re: No hole in fire wall for clutch master...
I seem to recall reading somewhere (likely here), that it's the Japanese built cars that had the firewall hole pre-punched and the Lafayette SIA cars did not.
I know my '93 SS auto, with a "J" vin, had the cutout.
I know my '93 SS auto, with a "J" vin, had the cutout.
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Re: No hole in fire wall for clutch master...
Can confirm. My MY 91 (06/90 build date) SS, built in Japan (VIN "J") has the hole pre-punched for clutch MC. Has rubber plug in shape of MC that is embossed "LH".PhyrraM wrote:I seem to recall reading somewhere (likely here), that it's the Japanese built cars that had the firewall hole pre-punched and the Lafayette SIA cars did not.
I know my '93 SS auto, with a "J" vin, had the cutout.
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Re: No hole in fire wall for clutch master...
Like stated above, I'm going to assume since 90' wasn't a turbo option that's why there's no hole. 91-94 we had the turbo option, so i'd assume that's why the NA cars have the spot for it.
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Re: No hole in fire wall for clutch master...
Some of our 1990s have a japanese vin. Id be curious to see if those are pre drilled.
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Josh Colombo wrote: ↑Mon Jan 14, 2002 10:23 am Wait....I'm confused now.
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They were not. My 90 MY Legacy was made in Japan and does not have the pre-punched out hole.
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