I just bought a 1996 Trans AM with a built LT1 and a stock 6 speed T56. The car did not run when I got it but once I got it running I noticed the clutch pedal is too high when the clutch starts to engage, almost all the way up. I was told it is supposed to have a RAM 92516 clutch in it that is fairly new. Typically on a hydraulic clutch I would think the disk is worn out but since the previous owner stated it was replaced a few thousand miles ago.

Anyone else experience this or have any suggestions on what to check?

 

Is the MC stock?

If so, consider the McLeod one with adjustable rod

 

Check with Ram on your master cylinder bore vs. their 510 adjustable master. It comes as adjustable. Tick makes a nice unit too.

 

I will look into these MC options.
The hydraulics are all stock

I am planning on removing the trans in a few weeks and inspect the clutch.

 

It probably needs shims behind the slave cylinder. Any way to know if when the clutch was installed did they properly measure for the need for shims? I'm guessing they did not.

 

I thought the same but then found that this year has the external slave and a clutch fork.

I am looking into that one and the Tick Performance one, just have not decided yet.

 

IIRC, Tick uses the Tilton MC which is a good MC. I have had the McLeod, made by Wilwood, for 20 years but I use the larger 13/16 bore which Tick does not offer

 

I have the McLeod but my mechanic said he had to grind the bearing down some to get it to fit on the clutch pedal as it was a little too thick.

 

...ah "bearing", given you didn't install the MC, perhaps you misunderstood the mechanic

The MC attaches to pedal arm with a clevis pin. Mine was plug and play to my clutch pedal

You saying the mechanic had to grind the swivel/bearing end on MC rod to fit in your pedal?

Thats not something you would want to "grind" to fit

McLeod Racing 139305 McLeod Adjustable Clutch Master Cylinders | Summit Racing

 

If I understood him correctly, yes. Doesn't seem to be an issue.

 

The LT1 F bodys have a pull type clutch compared to the LS F bodies.

It's a little goofy honestly.