T56 master cylinder setup????

[Death trap]

Doing a ls/T56 swap in my 68 firebird, what are you guys using for the master cylinder setup? Are most using a bracket like the speed tech one? If so how does it fit? Also swapping in a hydro boost set up too if it matters. Any help or advice is greatly appreciated!

[Ben@SpeedTech]

Thanks for considering our products. We use a genuine GM master to ensure decent quality and the bracket provides you with the right angle and pedal ratio. We haven't done a hydro boost car in the shop so we can't speak from experience there. Maybe someone else with our bracket can chime in. Give us a call if you have any other specific questions.

[csouth]

Doing a ls/T56 swap in my 68 firebird, what are you guys using for the master cylinder setup? Are most using a bracket like the speed tech one? If so how does it fit? Also swapping in a hydro boost set up too if it matters. Any help or advice is greatly appreciated!

I'm using a bracket similar to the Speed Tech one with a hydroboost. Depending on what you use for the firewall mount of the hydroboost, you will likely need to open the hole for the master bracket to mount flush against the hydroboost. My car is in the shop now or I would take a pic fro reference. Hope you can understand what I'm trying to convey.

[trevor572]

Hi, I have a bracket ordered, but haven't received it yet so I can't give any advice at all, however when I was transmission shopping a dealer over here was telling me about an under dash set up they do, this won't help you, but perhaps there is a US firm making a similar item? Cheers

[Death trap]

Was thinking about swapping the factory pedal assemblies out for something else but the idea of using the stock pedals that fit the car with no mods and using a hydraulic setup that is designed for the transmission, sounds like a safe way to not end up with a bunch of fancy parts that were purchased just to mock up and realize it won't work like I'd hoped. I also saw a aftermarket bellhousing that uses the factory linkage and eliminates the hydraulic setup all together. Any thoughts?

[rennat_2006]

Bracket similar to the speedtech one, "tick" brand adjustable master cylinder for a 98-02 camaro, cut the pushrod and shortened it up a like a inch if i remember correctly to hook directly up to my factory nova clutch pedal.

[Schwartz Performance]

We use American Powertrains setup.

-Dale

[trevor572]

Was thinking about swapping the factory pedal assemblies out for something else but the idea of using the stock pedals that fit the car with no mods and using a hydraulic setup that is designed for the transmission, sounds like a safe way to not end up with a bunch of fancy parts that were purchased just to mock up and realize it won't work like I'd hoped. I also saw a aftermarket bellhousing that uses the factory linkage and eliminates the hydraulic setup all together. Any thoughts?

Yes mate, I only threw the under dash set up out there as an alternative, the shop out here just uses the stock pedals to build their set up. You couldn't go wrong taking advice from guy's like Dale and the others who have probably done the conversation numerous times. Cheers

[ixfn]

I used a bracket like the Speed Tech one in my '69 Nova, and modified the hole (with keyway) to accommodate a hydroboost unit. I'm not currently using the hb unit, but wanted to have the option. For the master cylinder I just used a stock F-Body unit, disassembled it and modified the rod. I used the front half of the stock rod, and the back half of a Nova manual drum brake rod with adjustable clevis. For the pedals, I used the stock hanger assembly with a pair of reproduction pedals. The clutch pedal needed to be reworked, and a different hole drilled to get the angle right. It all looks stock and is completely adjustable. I should be able to find pictures this evening, hope that's helpful in some way.

[Death trap]

Thanks for the responses guys. And I love to see some pics if you can find some.

[ixfn]

Hopefully this works;






Doesn't have to be pretty, just has to work.

[rennat_2006]

I believe a astro van hydroboost setup fits pretty good.

[Death trap]

Ixfn thanks for the pics!