I'm converting the '83 Mirada to manual brakes.
I'm picking up the A-1 CARDONE Part # 10-1821 manual brake master cylinder (unless someone else has a better idea), an adjustable pushrod (unless someone has a factory one), so I think the only other thing I'll need (other than adjustable prop valve) is the power to manual adapter plate for the firewall.
But, I'm confused on what will actually work.
First, here is a pic of my firewall that had the power booster attached to it:
IMG_8664cropped.jpg
Next, here is what I believe to be a factory adapter, probably from an F-body (I found this here on an old wanted post):
MC support.JPG
Last, here is the Mopar Performance P5249315 master cylinder adapter plate:
dcc-5249315_ml.jpg
The problem is, I don't see how either of those two would work unless I'm missing something.
The general area on my firewall where the power booster mounted (the raised/clean area in the picture ) is 5"x5.5".
The Mopar Performance adapter is something like 7x4.5 (I can't remember, but it's taller and narrower than what I think I need), and I don't see how that older factory one would work, because it looks like it would put the master cylinder hole much lower than what I have.
Do I just need to make a custom one out of sheet metal? I'd rather have a factory or aftermarket already-done solution if not too expensive than to have to fab something, truth be told.
What do I need to do? Or do I just get the factory one shown above (the green one) then just cut new holes in the firewall for the lower master cylinder hole and mounting holes? It looks like it might work if I do that....?
Thanks!
I'm picking up the A-1 CARDONE Part # 10-1821 manual brake master cylinder (unless someone else has a better idea), an adjustable pushrod (unless someone has a factory one), so I think the only other thing I'll need (other than adjustable prop valve) is the power to manual adapter plate for the firewall.
But, I'm confused on what will actually work.
First, here is a pic of my firewall that had the power booster attached to it:
IMG_8664cropped.jpg
Next, here is what I believe to be a factory adapter, probably from an F-body (I found this here on an old wanted post):
MC support.JPG
Last, here is the Mopar Performance P5249315 master cylinder adapter plate:
dcc-5249315_ml.jpg
The problem is, I don't see how either of those two would work unless I'm missing something.
The general area on my firewall where the power booster mounted (the raised/clean area in the picture ) is 5"x5.5".
The Mopar Performance adapter is something like 7x4.5 (I can't remember, but it's taller and narrower than what I think I need), and I don't see how that older factory one would work, because it looks like it would put the master cylinder hole much lower than what I have.
Do I just need to make a custom one out of sheet metal? I'd rather have a factory or aftermarket already-done solution if not too expensive than to have to fab something, truth be told.
What do I need to do? Or do I just get the factory one shown above (the green one) then just cut new holes in the firewall for the lower master cylinder hole and mounting holes? It looks like it might work if I do that....?
Thanks!
