Dave and Sheri Build a 30th Anniversary MkV - Coil Covers, Heater Hose

[Dave Howard]

The drive train has been ordered. The lead time for the M-6007-A50SCD Aluminator, the TKX and the Roush supercharger is a little longer than other components so I had the controls pack and clutch hydraulic master cylinder shipped separately. They arrived which allowed me to tidy up some loose ends in the left footbox. The fly-by-wire gas pedal was modified as per the FFR instructions.
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Unlike the Gen1 version of this assembly, the pedal pad no longer has a swivel end. It was a PITA and I simply tied it back with a zip tie on my 2012 build. The instructions calls for the pedal pad to be removed, flipped 180 degrees and re-secured on a shortened pedal. This was done but I didn't like how the pad was positioned. I modified the pad by removing some of the material from one back corner.
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The pedal was installed and checked for clearance with the footbox inside wall. The pedal touched at wide open throttle so it was removed and the pad notch extended. The next fit had ample room between the footbox wall.
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The original 0.75" Wilwood master cylinder I had intended to use for the clutch was replaced with a larger diameter for easier clutch movement. A stainless steel line with AN fittings was attached and routed over the top of the steering shaft toward the transmission tunnel. I will route this through the same opening in the aluminum panel I made for the rear brake lines. The master cylinder was connected to the Scotts Hotrod remote reservoir. I couldn't come straight into the footbox with a 90 degree barb like I did with the brakes because of frame steel in that area. So, I elected to come down off the reservoir and bring the hose up and to the outside of the footbox next to where the front electrical harness comes through the outer front footbox panel. The line passes through a protective grommet.
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https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/atta...=1762698209The clutch position switch was also installed. I won't be able to do the final adjustment on the mounting location until the line is connected to the slave and the system filled and bled.