When converting from an automatic transmission to a TREMEC manual transmission, one of the items to address is installing a clutch pedal where there used to be only a brake pedal.
For older cars and trucks that had a manual transmission option from the factory, you have multiple options. One option is to hunt swap meets, eBay or local salvage yards for the manual transmission version of your vehicle and snag its clutch pedal assembly and related parts. Another is to buy an bolt-in assembly from a TREMEC Elite Distributor if there is a system available for you make and model of vehicle. And one other option is to adapt a custom solution such as a universal pedal assembly or one designed for racing applications.
For vehicles that didn’t have come from the factory with manual transmission option, many Elite Distributors offer kits, or you can use universal or racing components for a custom installation.
There are options for converting to a manual transmission that don’t require spending a ton of money on custom fabrication to add the third pedal. Old or new, car or truck, here are the options some of that Elite Distributors offer for customers converting from automatic transmission to manual transmission.
American Powertrain
American Powertrain has a variety of clutch pedal and related products for customers converting from an automatic transmission to a TREMEC 5- or 6-speed manual transmission. Besides the Mal Wood USA line of products, American Powertrain also has its own bolt-in kits for adding a clutch pedal (like the one pictured for 1973-1987 GM squarebody trucks). And if you want to install a leg-friendly easy working hydraulic actuation system for the clutch itself, American Powertrain’s Hydramax system is an easy to install setup for adding a hydraulic clutch setup to your TREMEC conversion.
Dederichs Motorsports
For those wanting height adjustment of their clutch pedal, Dederichs Motorsports has its adjustable clutch pedal height kit Sometimes with automatic to manual transmission conversions, the clutch pedal can end up being too high for comfort, especially with a pedal position designed for use with a mechanical clutch actuation system. Dederichs’ kit gives builders flexibility for setting the clutch pedal height to suit the driver and pedal travel associated with a hydraulically actuated clutch system. Along with this, Dederichs also carries the Mal Wood USA line of bolt-in clutch pedal systems along with OE hydraulic clutch parts.
Mal Wood USA
Mal Wood USA has designed an extensive line of bolt-in underdash clutch pedal systems that covers a wide array of applications both car and truck. These pedal assemblies also make converting a hydraulic clutch system easier because they incorporate the clutch master cylinder into the assembly. This saves having to mount a separate master cylinder for the clutch hydraulic system.
Modern Driveline
For those building a classic car or truck and making it a manual transmission vehicle, Modern Driveline has an extensive line of new factory clutch pedals, pedal parts and mechanical clutch system parts. If a hydraulic system is the preferred method of clutch actuation, Modern Driveline also has its line of Stealth Series bolt-in hydraulic clutch pedal systems (pictured) and LF Series setups for easy conversion and installation of a hydraulically actuated clutch as part of an automatic to manual transmission conversion.
Silver Sport Transmission
Silver Sport Transmissions offers clutch pedal kits for popular GM, Ford and MOPAR applications and others so you can ditch your automatic transmission for a TREMEC TKX or Magnum manual transmission. And you don’t have to worry about cutting down the automatic-spec brake pedal because Silver Sport carries a lot of the corresponding brake pedals. If you want to ditch using a mechanical clutch system for hydraulic, Silver Sport has what you need on that front too with its hydraulic clutch line.