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Old Dec 27, 2004 | 07:39 AM
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From: hamilton nj
Car: 91 Camaro RS
Engine: 350 bored .030 carbed
Transmission: t5
Axle/Gears: 3.08
flywheel question

im going from a 91 305 tbi motor and using the same trans and torque convertor on a 74 carb'ed 350 motor, my question is, will i need a different flywheel? id like to know before i go ahead and try to bolt everything together and relize theres a problem.... some one mentioned internally and externally balanced whats this mean? thanks, if ya know what i need, just let me know and save me a big head ache.
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Old Dec 27, 2004 | 08:29 AM
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You don't need a flywheel; you need a flex plate.

Don't bother with internal/external balance. You'll only end up starting an argument and confusing whoever you talk to.

Just get a flex plate for a 55-85 SBC except 400. It will fit 262, 265, 267, 283, 302, 395, 307, 327, & 350.
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Old Dec 27, 2004 | 12:40 PM
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Car: 91 Camaro RS
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Transmission: t5
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can i just use the one thats on one of the motor already?, if not, can you tell me exactlly what flexplate ill need? maybe a part number or something, i really have no clue about these things. thanks for correcting me also, now i wont look stupid if i ask a question to someone... lol
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