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?
Thanks

 

one or the other, i'd go with a bearing

 

They are 2 choices of part that do the same thing.

Neither goes on the block. One or the other will be required in the back of the crank however.

A bearing is just that; it's a little roller bearing, that supports the front of the trans gear that the clutch disc sits on. A bushing is the same thing, except it's a bronze bushing, instead of a roller bearing.

Here's what a bearing looks like.

 

yeah by block i meant back of crankshaft
theres a tool that id need to get the bearing/bushing in right?
and what do you guys say is the general preference between the bearing and bushing?
thanks a ton for the info

 

special tool = socket of correct size, but a bushing driver would be the correct tool but the end result would be the same. bearing over bushing any day

 

thanks alot fellas... damn. way to make me feel inferior.. i have 200 posts you guys have 15K+

 

That just means they like to talk a whole lot.

 

Id take a bushing over a bearing any day, that bearing goes to **** and its gonna destroy your clutch, pressure plate, and fly wheel. a bushing is going to just wear loose after a long time. Bushing>bearing.

 

more opinions?

 

I agree. Bushings can last a long, long time. And when they get worn, they dont cause catastrophic damage.