[outlaw]

Doc,
I don't know about the hyd clutch setup from SV, but I can tell you from experience that SV's mechanical clutch linkage is not a good design. After breaking 2 cables, I redesigned and modified their components and have not had any more problems. I am now using an 87 Mustang clutch cable. I had to do some fabricating but am really happy with the results. Changing the clutch cable provided by SV is almost impossible after the car is assembled, and i would venture impossible with a big block. Dana and all the guys at SV were always great with assistance but I got the feeling that most people used a hydraulic clutch system rather than the mechanical system supplied by SV. Unless they have changed what they provide in the way of a mechanical system, I would go with a hyd setup. My thoughts on the hyd setup also raises some questions. I had a huge header heat problem around the brake master cylinder to the point that I had to fabricate a "shield" to keep the master cylinder heating to the point that the seals failed. I changed 2 MC's before I figured that out. I would be careful of heat soak to the clutch master cyl as well. On a SV, replacement of a master cyl is a pretty big undertaking. Especially on my car since I have covered the foot boxes and firewall with aluminum backed by heat mat. I have 4600 miles on my SV now and love to drive it. My only complaint is the restricted leg room on the driver side.

Outlaw
Driving the Cobra since Nov 2004