I know this is mainly for the motor questions but I need a answer quick, and thought I would post here too.

I was wondering on the stock master cylinder, if the rod going to the clutch pedal is supose to have a bend in it about 3/4 inch from the cylinder itself? It is about a 15 deg bend.

Thanks in advance, Dave

 

No bends...should be straight. The rod does angle upward on the interior side of the firewall, but shouldn't have any visible bends in it <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="gr_sad.gif" />

 

like reckless said, if there is any bend in the shaft, then its time to upgrade.

 

Moving to Drivetrain