Hello everyone. So my 83 z28 is set up with zbar mechanical linkage for the clutch. All I have with this is problems. About every 4 thousand miles one of the two ball studs it uses for pivot points snaps. I have tried a new z bar and that did nothing. I'm fed up with dealing with this problem and the lack of reliability it presents to my car. I would like to switch over to a hydraulic system, but I don't know where to start. If anyone has done the conversion and has any insight on parts, fabrication, or cost if would be greatly appreciated!!

 

you need to swap in the later hydraulic pedals, and swap the bellhousing to one with the bracket for the slave. Then pick a master/slave setup and go.

 

later set up as in 84, 85, 86, and so on? Could I use the pedal setup out of a 4th gen?

 

4th gen pedals work, but use the 4th gen hydraulics with them, 93-07 style.

i think the mechanical stopped in 84, so 85-02 pedals would work. they are totally different than what you have, so it will be pretty clear if they are the right ones or what you have already.

 

so the pedals, bellhousing, and hydraulics will all bolt right up?

 

yes, you will have to make a hole in the firewall for the master to the clutch pedal though. Pretty sure its not the same hole as the mechanical linkage

 

it wont interfere with the power brake booster will it?

 

why would it? its a factory setup made specifically for the car. the master mounts under the booster. plenty of room for it.

 

cool thanks so much for all your input. currently bidding on a bellhousing, and pedals from ebay. as far as hydraulics go should i use the stock set up or are there companies out there that sell stronger/better systems?

 

This.
The LT1 T56 hydraulics will fit 84-02 pedals.

 

thanks!