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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 10:15 AM
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i have a hydro gsr trans in my 90 hatch with a b16a. well im using the hasport master cylinder adapter and the release sucks. anyone have better luck with a diff setup? i have a cable ls trans but that requires a new mount and diff clutch disc and rear bracket
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 10:48 AM
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what master cylinder are you using on the CMA?
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 01:02 PM
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 10:52 PM
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what master cylinder are you using on the CMA?

oem honda master cylinder. maybe an aftermarket would work better?
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 10:56 PM
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ive seen that lil bracket thing a few times....actually thought about it at first, havent even that setup used yet tho. id fab that bracket myself if i did go that route. dunno bout rippin out my vent tube and all
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by hatchet_honda
i have a hydro gsr trans in my 90 hatch with a b16a. well im using the hasport master cylinder adapter and the release sucks.
It shouldn't, there may be another problem. What is it doing, releasing too soon, too late?

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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 08:05 PM
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It shouldn't, there may be another problem. What is it doing, releasing too soon, too late?

brian g
doesnt quite grab till the very top of the pedal....ive bled the line many times. big diff between driving my daily d15b with a cable trans and this hydraulic frankenstein in my b16 swap ef.
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 07:23 AM
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You should be able to adjust the cable now until you get the release right where you need it.

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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 12:13 PM
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i have the sonem setup in my crx with a hydro gsr, works great.....eliminates that POS cable completely......
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