i have a vin G that was an automatic that im going to put in a camaro that was a vin G T5. i was reading the article on how to do an automatic to t5 swap... and in it, i saw that it requires a pilot bushing. whats the difference btwn the pilot bushing and pilot bearing? do i need both? i know the bearing goes on the block but wheres the bushing go?
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A pilot bushing is a peice of machined "Oil-lite" brass. Its cheap to make, doesn't cost much, and doesn't last as long as a bearing. Most OEM clutch kits come with these to keep the cost down.
I always throw them out and use bearings.

A pilot bearing is a bearing with ***** or rollers. They cost a little more but will last a long time and create less drag and wear. This equals a little smoother shifting too. The factory usually installs a pilot bearing rather than a pilot bushing.

The pilot bearing/bushing goes into the end of the crankshaft to support the input shaft of the transmission.