Hey I just bought almost all the parts I need (just need flywheel, clutch, and bellhousing) for a t-5 swap into my 86 auto. Its a 305tpi and I was wondering does the number of the teeth matter? At summitracing.com, I can either pick 168 or 153 th flywheel. What is the correct size flywheel my engine?

Also, I also don't know what size clutch to use? 10.4, 11

I'm alright at driving stick, it'll come with time but can anyone recommend a decent clutch, better than stock?

Anyone have bellhousing/flywheel, let me know thanks.

 

you have to get the 153 tooth flywheel. the 168 tooth doesn't fit inside the bell housing, also the starter is different for each. I bought my flywheel at Advance auto for like $60something

I think its the 10.4" clutch

Ram and Centerforce are popular aftermarket clutch brands. I've heard good things about the Centerforce dual friction clutch.

does your engine have a 1 piece rear main seal? I have a flywheel for that

 

the 168 tooth is for motors with a 400 crank.. i have one for my stroker and i had to get a bellhousing.. simply doesnt fit in the stock bellhousing.. and i would recommend the centerforce dual friction clutch.. i have one on my TA and it has never slipped.. even on slicks.. also has a lighter clutch pedal feel..

 

Yes I just looked up on another site, that its a one piece rear main seal. How much would you let that flywheel go for. Obviously less than $60 (brand new)

 

i have flywheels, a bellhousing, clutch, everything you could need. let me know if you still need stuff.

 

Do you have the correct flywheel (153 teeth)? Can you send pics of the wheel,bell and clutch(10.4in)?

 

i can send you some tommorrow. leave me your email.

 

not true. Either size flywheel is available for external or internal balance motors. I run a 168 in my car with an 11" clutch. My scatter-shield doesn't care either.

 

He's right. I'm also running an 11" clutch and a hays 168 tooth flywheel behind my internally balanced 355 in my 69 camaro. I did have to get the starter for a 396 engine to work with the larger flywheel and different bellhousing when I upgraded from a 10.5" clutch to the 11". The 396 starter had a smaller nosecone than the 350 starter, just like the T5 starter's nosecone is smaller than the 700r4 starter's nosecone.