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87' GTA 305 to 350 swap

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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 10:13 PM
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Car: 1991 Trans Am
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: TH700-R4
Axle/Gears: 2.72
87' GTA 305 to 350 swap

I have an 87' GTA that was originally a 305 tpi 5spd and im replacing the 305 with a 350. I was wondering if anyone might know of a website where i can get a flywheel for the 350 engine that is the same size as the factory 305 flywheel. Ive been told by a few people that the center hole on the flywheel for a 305 is 2 1/4'' where as the 350 is 2 1/2''. Im pretty sure the diameter of the factory flywheel is 10 1/2''. I purchased a clutch and flywheel for the car that was 11'' in diameter and that was too large to fit inside the bellhousing. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Jul 29, 2008 | 01:13 AM
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
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What you need to know is the type of rear main seal for the 350. If '85-earlier vintage, it's 2-piece rear main seal. If '86-later, it's 1-piece (like your 305).

The other thing you need to know is "153-tooth". If your 350 is '85-earlier, the '83-'85 V8 f-body application is the 2-piece rear main seal flywheel; so if you ask/search for that, you'll be getting the right thing.

305 or 350 doesn't matter. Only the rear main seal type, and "153-tooth".

www.summitracing.com will have what you need regardless.
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