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Started by TheMechanicnz, August 18, 2016, 06:58:51 PM

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TheMechanicnz

August 18, 2016, 06:58:51 PM
Hi all, curious as to what clutch and release bearing setup is used in the five speed conversion with the type 9. I've been doing some work on mine again and am now needing to sort the pivot point.
"It's better to enter a corner slow and come out fast than to go into a corner fast and come out dead"

oldschool

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August 20, 2016, 05:48:00 PM Last Edit: August 20, 2016, 05:54:27 PM by oldschool
You use an Avenger clutch, release bearing, fork and cable...will need to make a gearbox spacer, fit a pivot, cut a slot for the fork and make a cable retainer if you're using an auto bell housing.

TheMechanicnz

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August 20, 2016, 08:18:58 PM
I've fabricated my own bellhousing, so it's just the pivot point I'll need. How much power is the orignal clutch good for? And are there any aftermarket heavy duty clutches that will fit them?
"It's better to enter a corner slow and come out fast than to go into a corner fast and come out dead"

oldschool

#3
August 21, 2016, 12:08:53 AM
Can't use your existing pivot point? The Avenger uses the same 190mm pressure plate as an Escort 1600 OHV along with a 23 spline 190mm clutch plate..lots of Escort race/rally ones available searching online.

TheMechanicnz

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August 21, 2016, 11:22:43 AM
Oh wow, some good info on the clutch there. I'll just make the pivot the same as the original then.
"It's better to enter a corner slow and come out fast than to go into a corner fast and come out dead"

TheMechanicnz

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August 21, 2016, 05:37:00 PM Last Edit: August 21, 2016, 10:02:03 PM by TheMechanicnz
http://m.imgur.com/a/poZ49

Here's a few pics as to where I'm at.
"It's better to enter a corner slow and come out fast than to go into a corner fast and come out dead"

oldschool

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August 23, 2016, 04:06:02 PM
It looks like the gear linkage hasn't been shortened? It needs to be about 75mm shorter to line up with the gear lever tunnel..otherwise the gear lever hits the handbrake!

JoKer

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August 23, 2016, 04:20:15 PM
Quote from: TheMechanicnz on August 20, 2016, 08:18:58 PM
I've fabricated my own bellhousing

hold the phone... explain please :P



ahh ok I think i got it, cut down a Manuel box?

TheMechanicnz

#8
August 23, 2016, 07:28:50 PM
Yep, cut down welded it, then I line bored the spigot diameter to suit the Sierra box. Then marked out the holes. Easy as to do and cost me nothing. Other than $50 for an old gearbox.
"It's better to enter a corner slow and come out fast than to go into a corner fast and come out dead"

TheMechanicnz

#9
August 23, 2016, 07:31:56 PM
And no, still have not shortened the linkage yet. Still thinking of a better way to do it. not keen on cutting and welding it as it would distort the seal and bearing journals.
"It's better to enter a corner slow and come out fast than to go into a corner fast and come out dead"

TheMechanicnz

#10
August 27, 2016, 07:11:49 PM
Here's an update on where I'm at with the selector.    







"It's better to enter a corner slow and come out fast than to go into a corner fast and come out dead"

mechnowhiz

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March 12, 2017, 08:59:51 AM
Hi take an Avenger 1600 block, bore to 90MM and fit SAAB 9.5 Aero pistons, fit SAAB 9.5 2.3  Aero turbocharger, air con compressor  boost to 24psi WOW



Make overdrive conversion



Keep breaking gear boxs so make type 9 bellhousing shorten gearchange and fit



Clitch slips badly, try a Ford 8.5 inch clutch..... Better but still slips so  Fit 2003 SAAB 9.3 Aero clutch (1" 23 splines same as Avenger) that will take 300hp... Sorted

avenga

#12
March 12, 2017, 11:42:57 PM
Nice! I have a type 9 gearbox on my Avenger but the stock clutch is fine with my 88HP :)

BTW, welcome to the forum.

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