I bought my Vega this year that was equipped with TH350/3000 rpm Stall combo. Although well suited to the engine, not so much to the new owner. The car came off the transport in a cloud of smoke. "Must have been the transport people" because it was "perfect" when it was loaded according to the seller. The "big mother thumper" cam had flat lobes, and it Had considerable leakdown. A major inconvenance when you buy a car, but I've raced and built sbc engines for 50 years and thus, this was not the end of the world. Might have wanted to smack the seller for being "less than honest", but he may have just been ignorant........ Sure.
Sorry. Guess I had to get a little rant in there.
The engine as it is now. All forged bottom end, custom Comp hydraulic roller, aftermarket heads with behive springs, should make near 450hp @ 65-6600 rpm. 7200 valve float. It's higher on a desktop dyno, but the Sanderson shorties with 1 5/8 tubes aren't ideal.
I received, with the car, the original clutch pedal, under dash brackets, cable, and an bellhousing I've yet to identify. I've used the L88 clutch assembly several times in the past, and was quite pleased with it. With a light car and limited traction I may not need the holding power of the L88 clutch, but I like to row through the gears and it won't do to have a cheap diaphram clutch hanging up.
I'm 71, and in another 10 years they may be wanting to take my toys away. The car won't see a lot of miles, <10k is all I'd guess. I need a clutch system that is dependable. I'll probably use an m21 Muncie, or a super t10.
So after all that, the question is: can a cable or modified cable work, or will it need to be hydraulic?
Thanks
Mike