Hydro Clutch *VS* Cable Clutch

[mytoycivic]

hey everyone, (bennnnnnnn i need you to see this too!!!)
i am wondering, does the D16a8 have a Hydrolic clutch??? when i do conversion on my gen 4 civ, am i able to use the hydro gearbox with my clutch or is it a really messy jobby???
need this sorted thanks
mytoy

[wynode]

Yes, the D16A8 runs a hydro clutch

[Setanta]

Your existing gearbox works with it I think. Not certain but I've PM'd you with forums that are 4th gen specific.

[mytoycivic]

yeh but this one actually comes with the gearbox...is that better? like will it still be ok? i would have thought it would be better with the Hydrolic gearbox that comes with the engine

[Weq]

hydro is better for heavy pressure plates. weather or not its an advantage over cable in other situations, is hard 2 say (maintenance vs feel)

[bennjamin]

yup the tranny (?!?) with the setup will be a hydro clutch - i woudl imagine you can use a donor setup from a wrecker form a vti or Si etc ...Or possibly will an older ZC /d16a8 from a ED8 crx etc....Pete ? Dave ? Help ?

[mytoycivic]

so what would i need to get? is it just a simple swap?

[Weq]

u will need a hyro pedal setup, master + salve cylinder and all the associated lines.

[mytoycivic]

so what would that set me back??? about $200?
cheers for this

[Setanta]

As I recollect, Hasport do the conversion kit - but I doubt it's under US$200 (plus freight, import duty etc.

[mytoycivic]

what so this engine that is costing me 600 bucks is going to end up costing me more just for a hydrcloric conversion kit? it doesnt make sense. is it easier just to fit the new engine to my old gearbox for now then?