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Old 12-05-08, 09:13 AM
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need info for Starlet project

The starlet came with "cable" to operate the clutch slave. For conversion to "hydraulic" system, I'm looking for a "how-to" and pix as well.

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lemme re-phrase that. the starlet's clutch master is located inside the driver's side wheel well and it is not accessible thru the engine bay.
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Hey jackbag, I thought you said you didn't buy the starlet.
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you need to swap the RX7 master,pedals,line and cut a hole in the firewall for the linkage,depending on how,were and what kind of RX7 pedals you use,you need to bend them to the right cuase they will hit the tranny tunnel,people will tell you to cut the the floor but dont do it,if you use the right combination of parts you can do it with just banging the floor,firewall a little bit,shifter position can be adjusted by changing the tranny tailshaft(some old school guys down in PR move the shifter forward in the actual tranny)let me take a look at mine and i get back to you,I dont have a camera if not i will post pictures for you.
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Originally Posted by wackyracer
lemme re-phrase that. the starlet's clutch master is located inside the driver's side wheel well and it is not accessible thru the engine bay.
Below an early 80s Corolla Clutch MC / pedal was used on this starlet:


Another option... I don't know what MC was used but this MC setup is under the dash on the passenger side operated by the starlets clutch cable.

Video link showing it working:

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Originally Posted by wackyracer
The starlet came with "cable" to operate the clutch slave. For conversion to "hydraulic" system, I'm looking for a "how-to" and pix as well.

thanks
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Hey jackbag, I thought you said you didn't buy the starlet.

Yeah Wacky more info??????
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Originally Posted by TulsaTurbo
Below an early 80s Corolla Clutch MC / pedal was used on this starlet:


Another option... I don't know what MC was used but this MC setup is under the dash on the passenger side operated by the starlets clutch cable.

Video link showing it working: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SG0e-cZuhJM

Option "A" look alot easier and cleaner.
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thanks for the info everyone. Starlet project is in the planning stage and will have a S4 TII smog legal swap.
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Originally Posted by wackyracer
thanks for the info everyone. Starlet project is in the planning stage and will have a S4 TII smog legal swap.
Smog legal? How are you going to smog the car with an engine that does not belong to the car?

JUNK IT
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Originally Posted by ultimatejay
Smog legal? How are you going to smog the car with an engine that does not belong to the car?

JUNK IT
As long as the engine and ECU from a later model car and includes all emissions equipment, it would be a legal swap....from what I've heard anyway.
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^^^ thats the truth and nothing but the truth so help us
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you need any help to wire up the stock e.c.u to the starlet.im an expert at thati have already wired up a couple first gens and a couple rx2,you remember mike's 79 yellow first gen,with the t2 engine and stock e.c.u,and ford rear end,that was some of my work.
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cool. I will let ya know.
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What starlet again? then what next week?.... a rabbit.....then back to starlet......
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get it right, 74 Scirocco, not a wabbit. lol
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Save yourself the heartache, JUNK IT!
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Your like a girl...you spend all day at the mall to buy a shoe only to return it the following day.....
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What good is a starlet collecting dust in a garage? It's not like your going to race it. I say double JUNK IT!
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Wacky.... Starlets arent old school, at least according to your math


Did you grab the Starlet from that guy with the RX2 out in the desert?
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Wacky junk it to me I'll payfor shipping if its cheap
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How is this project coming along ? I need some advices on how to install the fans with the radiator.

I am having a hard time on which fan I need to use in my 12a starlet swap. I am using the 13b NA tranny and there is practically no space left to play with the radiator and the fan(s).
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sorry dude. I sold the car to my cousin. decided not to convert it since it is 100% bone stock.
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Originally Posted by wackyracer
sorry dude. I sold the car to my cousin. decided not to convert it since it is 100% bone stock.
That's as close to junking it as you can get. Good call
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