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Postby FDEEZ » Mon May 19, 2014 9:14

Since the garage was warm this weekend, I ended up installing a few things on the clunker from my parts bin. I figured this would be a good time to start a build(ish) thread on anything new put on the car.

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Postby FDEEZ » Mon May 19, 2014 9:14

Due to some spirited driving, I ended up bursting a seal on my clutch slave cylinder. Unfortunately, the CSC is located inside the bellhousing. Don't know what crazy engineer designed it that way...but what a PITA to get to.

So out comes the transmission.

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For those that are timid about removing a T56 from an FD Rx-7 in your garage, it's actually pretty simple. I found that it's easiest to pull the transmission from the bellhousing. In other words, leave the bellhousing connected to the motor. Doing it this way provides ample room to get to the bellhousing bolts.

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Postby VRx8 » Mon May 19, 2014 9:14

Details on the T56 swap please :D

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Postby FDEEZ » Mon May 19, 2014 9:14

After pulling the tranny, you'll have full access to the bellhousing bolts as shown here:
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After pulling the bellhousing, I now have full access to the clutch.

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Postby FDEEZ » Mon May 19, 2014 9:14

But here's the POS that I really came after:

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Instead of spending a boatload of $$$ for a new one, I opted to have parts over-nighted from Japan to rebuild it :-)

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Postby FDEEZ » Mon May 19, 2014 9:14

Here's a quick write-up to rebuild the Mcleod slave cylinder:

Step 1: Pull off throw-out bearing
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Step 2: Remove allen bolts from the rear plate
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Step 3: Disassemble slave cylinder into it's individual components
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Step 4: Punch out roll-pins
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Step 5: Clean everything up, replace all o-rings/seals, grease back up, & finally re-assemble in reverse order
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Postby FDEEZ » Mon May 19, 2014 9:14

Since I had everything apart, I switched over to a twin-disk clutch. But more on that later.

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As you can see, the twin-disk setup is significantly smaller in size. This should equate to a stock'ish pedal feel...if not lighter feel.

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Postby FDEEZ » Mon May 19, 2014 9:14

VRx8 wrote:Details on the T56 swap please :D


Basically you'll need a new transmission mount, bellhousing adapter, new driveshaft, and something to correct the new speedometer signal. In my opinion...I believe the Rx7 transmission and rear differential carrier are the weakest links on the car...not the 13B.

For my T56, I had it rebuilt to handle gobs of power. Unfortunately I may be pushing the limits of the tranny, especially with how I drive. When it gives, I may have it faceplated, switch to a T56 Magnum, or have have it converted to a Dog Ring setup. We'll see.

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Postby Saul_Good » Mon May 19, 2014 9:14

Nice man. Get this sucker running so u can make it out w/us!
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Postby FDEEZ » Mon May 19, 2014 9:14

Saul_Good wrote:Nice man. Get this sucker running so u can make it out w/us!


Thanks! If it's not on the road in time, I'll just bring the "V" :D

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Postby VRx8 » Tue May 20, 2014 9:14

Oh you are V8 I thought you had a 13b. I have done the 8.8 rear end already now I have to figure out the tranny.

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Postby FDEEZ » Tue May 20, 2014 9:14

It's a 13b with a port job mimicking a lumpy V8.

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Postby FDEEZ » Tue May 20, 2014 9:14

Went ahead and threw in a new billet aluminum flywheel (Centerforce 900142) while I was under there.

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I'm also trying a different starter (MSD DynaForce 5096) with a reduced gear ratio. The clearance looks good:

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Checking more of the outboard clearance. No shims needed.

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Postby FDEEZ » Wed May 21, 2014 9:14

Here's the install of the Mcleod Twin Disc RST clutch.

In goes the bottom clutch disk:
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Then the adapter plate:
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Next the top clutch disk:
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And finally the pressure plate:
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Phew...all done! ....for now...;)

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Postby Saul_Good » Wed May 21, 2014 9:14

You have a huge garage! Are you doing all this work on a lift?
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