Verus Engineering Billet Clutch Fork and Pivot

[VerusEric]

Originally Posted by mhiscott

I’ll have to order a new one, and replace it when I get in there to do the Velox pivot ball.

Super easy to replace this part FYI. I've taken it apart multiple times while disassembling transmissions for rebuilds/upgrades (in our expensive quest for an OEM gearbox fix for 3rd and 4th). Simple unbolt, silicone, bolt back on. There is an input shaft seal that you'll want to purchase and install new FYI.

I'm really happy that my thoughts on the fork potentially causing TOB failure isn't too far-fetched and makes sense to others. Maybe I'm not so crazy after all .

Pivot points and clutch forks just shipped out to FT-86 SpeedFactory so they should be in stock there shortly. We still have some on the shelf as well.

Thanks,
Eric

[Nitro22]

Received the pivot the other day. Looks great.

However, the pivot looks to be raw (no plating). Am I correct in this observation? Would you agree the part would benefit from a zinc plating or similar coating? I might throw it in our next batch of clear zinc that goes out at work when the opportunity arises. Just wanted to confirm.

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by Nitro22

Received the pivot the other day. Looks great.

However, the pivot looks to be raw (no plating). Am I correct in this observation? Would you agree the part would benefit from a zinc plating or similar coating? I might throw it in our next batch of clear zinc that goes out at work when the opportunity arises. Just wanted to confirm.

I'm no expert but I doubt it will make a difference. Probably coated in grease when installed, right? Probably won't hurt though

[VerusEric]

Originally Posted by Nitro22

Received the pivot the other day. Looks great.

However, the pivot looks to be raw (no plating). Am I correct in this observation? Would you agree the part would benefit from a zinc plating or similar coating? I might throw it in our next batch of clear zinc that goes out at work when the opportunity arises. Just wanted to confirm.

It's a stainless, no need to worry about rust.

[Nitro22]

Originally Posted by VeloxEric

It's a stainless, no need to worry about rust.

That solves that. Thanks!

[vgarcin]

I ordered mine!
Clutch and pivot, to go together with a new OS GIKEN grand touring dual disk clutch (ordered to replace a failed throwout bearing - as I need to open the gearbox, I decided to replace everything that could be replaced inside...)

[mhiscott]

Just wanted to provide some additional feedback now that the car is back together. I had quite a few drivability issues since getting my fx400 clutch and flywheel combo a couple of years ago. I'm very happy to report all these issues have now vanished with the install of the new clutch fork. The disengagement is smooth as can be now, there is no binding sensation on clutch in like there was before. Gears no longer lock out, and everything feels buttery smooth. Eric I can't thank you guys enough this fixed my car and made it drive like it used to on the oem clutch.

Mike

[weederr33]

I got my South Bend Stage 2 daily clutch (with stock flywheel) and Velox clutch fork installed. Although I have no idea if the fork makes a difference in drive feel, I will say, it's a great reassurance for one less weak link in our glass transmissions! Also I didn't want to get it installed since it was just so pretty....

[VerusEric]

This is really neat to hear that our product is making this car "fun" and "driveable" again!

My experiences with the ACT Heavy Duty has been nothing but stellar. I've heard from other owners that theirs would chatter, have high RPM lock out (similar to @mhiscott experience), etc; but I've been extremely happy with its operation for the 2k miles so far. The clutch pedal is very linear and the clutch drives near OEM, just a tad bit heavier pedal.

Thanks,
Eric

[Sargy]

Have not gotten the car rolling yet but pedal feel already while sitting is amazing! A lot more precise it feels. I will update later down the road

Running an OS Giken single GT clutch with their heavy, well built throw out bearing.

[twag4]

Installed.mfeels good, much more positive clutch response now, I have the slickest gear changes ever now.i believe as a result of this fork working without flex

[OmarYasin]

Currently using ACT street extreme clutch with regular(non lightened) flywheel(lighter then stock) and about 5k miles into using the clutch it is starting to lock me out of first gear(really annoying at street lights) any chance the fork might be the culprit? anyone else run into engagement issues and used this fork to fix? thinking of just ordering the damn thing and getting a new act or oem throw out bearing plus springs(retaining springs for the bearing/fork.

Also- i have adjusted the pedal multiple times to see if it would help and bringing the pedal way up helped for about 20miles then it started doing same thing so i adjusted the pedal again to where its about half an inch higher then the brake pedal. seems to be heat related as when its cold i have smooth engagements, once ive driven for some time and the car is hot it starts locking me out.

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by OmarYasin

Currently using ACT street extreme clutch with regular(non lightened) flywheel(lighter then stock) and about 5k miles into using the clutch it is starting to lock me out of first gear(really annoying at street lights) any chance the fork might be the culprit? anyone else run into engagement issues and used this fork to fix? thinking of just ordering the damn thing and getting a new act or oem throw out bearing plus springs(retaining springs for the bearing/fork.

Also- i have adjusted the pedal multiple times to see if it would help and bringing the pedal way up helped for about 20miles then it started doing same thing so i adjusted the pedal again to where its about half an inch higher then the brake pedal. seems to be heat related as when its cold i have smooth engagements, once ive driven for some time and the car is hot it starts locking me out.

Pretty sure someone mentioned it helping earlier in the thread. If it was mine, I'd give it a shot

[DHitHim]

How weak is the oem pivot ball? I just installed the fork and didn't even realize that velox even made a ball pivot until I had already installed the transmission.