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    I thought the Rodeo clutch pedal bolt-up was common knowledge...LOL

    I tried a Napa Clutch set and a Auto Zone (LUK brand)...

    The Disks are OK, but the preasure plates are machined incorrectly....

    neither was made well. and I had an (very used) OEM Trooper clutch still attached to the Flywheel I bought, so I could compare side by side...OEM quality to aftermarket JUNK!!!

    I am sure that there IS a decent aftermarket setup somewhere out there, I just didnt want to buy anymore clutch sets (and return them the next day) Plus those were the only ones readily available W/O taking an even bigger gamble by ordering another aftermarket....

    There is a way to use the aftermarket preasure plate...BUT ONLY IF you already have an OEM trooper preasure plate...,On the OEM, it IS possble to dis-assemble the inner portion of the preasure plate and re-install this part on the aftermarket preasure plate... basicaly replacing the part that was made TOO big with the OEM one....

    There are ALOT of different trannys that use this input shaft...SO.... you CAN find a variety of DISKs that have the correct fit... (this should help the V-8 swaps)
    Preasure plates might be a bit trickier, though....

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    Great job BigMeat. Hell of an undertaking. Keep us updated on the operation and reliability of the overhaul. I would love to go the same route, but it's not something I would want to do in my garage and I am doubtful that anybody around me would want to tackle it. Definitely a route I would love to take though.
    Gary Noonan
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    I would love to see some pictures, and man if you did a How To (with pictures) on this I think you would have lots of new friends

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    You have made VX history! This is right up there with landing on the moon. Great job!
    Cars designed by spreadsheets make sense. Cars designed by engineers make history.

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    VX'rs always find a way, Nice Job ! ! ! ! !
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    Pictures, or it didn't happen

    Respect due.

    John C.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hotsauce View Post
    Pictures, or it didn't happen

    Respect due.

    John C.
    What he said! LOL, JK, JK...

    Could you maybe give us a little bit more details about the install? a basic how to to get some of us started?

    How about an install thread/wiki, that we can all pitch in with part numbers and all things needed, even the small stuff.
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