Clutch pedal mods

gliderider06 said

Has anyone modified their clutch pedal from the 5-1/4" length to the 6" length for a faster actuating clutch. I have also heard that some people extend the Z bar 3/4" instead of the pedal. Has anyone done any of these mods and was it worth it? Thanks!

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i have never thought to modify the pedal itself but i have tried modifying Z-bars and tried different lengths of upper and lower clutch rods and i always go back to the factory dimensions..

to me, it seems that what your looking for has everything to do with the pressure plate ....if you get a centerforce or something like that, where you eliminate the pedal overspring, might get some mechanical advantage. the pressure plate is the main spring in the system and will determine a lot of factors with performance.

when i tried to modify my set-up, i wasnt really looking for performance as much as easy operation bcoz im 4'10" but just moving the seat farther foward and trying different pressure plate/clutches made a better difference than z-bar mods.
In an A-body the mods to the geometry are not as forgiveing as a bigger car ...i have tried a lot of different mods/ combos in a B-body with greater success

i think the principle is the same between ease of operation and performance