1993 Specific Auto to Manual Swap - Clutch Cylinder Firewall Issue
05-27-2013, 10:28 AM
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1993 Specific Auto to Manual Swap - Clutch Cylinder Firewall Issue Car: 1993 LT1 Auto
So I am finally getting to the part where I installed the manual pedals and am prepping to drill the hole into the firewall for the master cylinder routing.
Lo and behold, I discover that the firewall in the 1993 has some sort of bend in it directly in the spot where I need to install the clutch master cylinder flush to the firewall. See first pic.
Apparently, the firewall in the 1994 + is flat where the master cylinder goes. See second pic courtesy of www.afrashteh.com.
Anyone ever do a 1993 specific auto to manual swap and encounter this issue? I'm at a loss right now because short of cutting the firewall and welding in a flat plate, it does not seem like my Tick Master Cylinder, or any other master cylinder, is going to be able to be installed on this car. Thanks.
So I am finally getting to the part where I installed the manual pedals and am prepping to drill the hole into the firewall for the master cylinder routing.
Lo and behold, I discover that the firewall in the 1993 has some sort of bend in it directly in the spot where I need to install the clutch master cylinder flush to the firewall. See first pic.
Apparently, the firewall in the 1994 + is flat where the master cylinder goes. See second pic courtesy of www.afrashteh.com.
Anyone ever do a 1993 specific auto to manual swap and encounter this issue? I'm at a loss right now because short of cutting the firewall and welding in a flat plate, it does not seem like my Tick Master Cylinder, or any other master cylinder, is going to be able to be installed on this car. Thanks.
05-27-2013, 05:28 PM
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05-27-2013, 06:37 PM
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Actually your production number is 01,xxx. My 93 is 2,xxx and the firewall was flat (I didn't do the swap but I've been in there to inspect things). I don't know what the production number on the car I converted last December was though. You've got a pretty low production number which might explain the bend you've got.
05-28-2013, 10:16 AM
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Actually your production number is 01,xxx. My 93 is 2,xxx and the firewall was flat (I didn't do the swap but I've been in there to inspect things). I don't know what the production number on the car I converted last December was though. You've got a pretty low production number which might explain the bend you've got.
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05-28-2013, 02:22 PM
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I mean it could definitely be done. It's just a matter of moving the harness and brake booster out of the way. It's so damn tight in that space too =(.. I found someone who has an extra firewall so maybe I can just cut the piece out and weld it.
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with tig there wouldnt be very many if any sparks... that is if you can get both hands up there... ive welded in a few tight situations like this before
