I have decided to get rid of my 200c automatic, and go T-5. I would prefer to have a mechanical clutch, because from what I can see in the GM parts break-down diagram there are less parts to mount than with the hyraulic. The thing is, they only had the mechanical clutch in 82-83, thats it, so finding a decent setup may be hard. I just want the easiest swap without getting half way there with my floor and firewall cut up, and something major goes wrong...... Just for clarification, what exactly would I need besides the tranny, to do this swap start to finish?

 

bell, linkage, pedals, flywheel, maybe a cross member. it would seem if you have to ask what you need you may be in over your head.

 

I can't imagine an easier setup than the hydraulic one to install. It's already assembled. All you have to do is cut a hole for the pushrod (the firewall pad will have a cutout you can use as a guide, if the firewall itself doesn't have an impression for it). Use a factory 3rd gen mounting bracket for the master cylinder, and that's it. There aren't multiple linkage parts to mount and adjust like with a machanical setup.

 

Thanks for the replies.....As it looks now I am going with a hydraulic clutch. I have a huge 4" Camaro parts list book, and it shows different part no's between the mechanical clutch bellhousing and fork compared to the hydraulic setup. Do I have to use a hydraulic clutch with a 84-92 bellhousing and fork? or can I get away with using ones off mechanical 82 and 83 F bodies? I thought they would be all the same.