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Old Jun 7, 2008 | 06:04 PM
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Car: 72 Malibu, 89 RS & 04 Z71 extended
Engine: (2)350's & 327
Transmission: auto/T5
Axle/Gears: 4:11, 2:73 & 3:73
I need some opinions for auto/T5 swap

I have an 89 RS. I already swapped to a 350 with help from you guys and this site. I am now swapping to a T5. What flywheels are you guys running and which clutch do you like? Before I spend money I would like some output.

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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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Car: 72 Malibu, 89 RS & 04 Z71 extended
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Transmission: auto/T5
Axle/Gears: 4:11, 2:73 & 3:73
Re: I need some opinions for auto/T5 swap

nothing?
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 08:31 PM
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Re: I need some opinions for auto/T5 swap

im using a 153 tooth, 22lb billet steel wheel from AMS Racing, cant beat the price and its SFI rated. for a clutch im using a Zoom Kevlar disc and pressure plate, no complaints on either.
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 09:21 PM
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Re: I need some opinions for auto/T5 swap

I'm running a 153T Fidanza steel flywheel, SPEC stage 3 clutch. I love them. For your swap, a Zoom clutch, Hayes, Centerforce would all probably last you well beyond. For flywheels...any of them I think are fine. I just happened to get my flywheel as part of my clutch package.
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 09:23 PM
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Car: 72 Malibu, 89 RS & 04 Z71 extended
Engine: (2)350's & 327
Transmission: auto/T5
Axle/Gears: 4:11, 2:73 & 3:73
Re: I need some opinions for auto/T5 swap

Thanks guys
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