I have an 88 350 block(1 piece rear main seal) and am just now going to start installing everything for my T5 swap. I already purchased the pilot roller bearing. Was this the correct one or did I need the bushing?? Also I have searched for this answer and was confused at what I found still. What side of the bearing faces the transmission?? Thanks again for all the help.

 

You can use either. I like the roller.
the side that faces the trans will have a bit of a bevel to it and cover the roller a bit.. be careful putn together because you can push the roller out of its housing an into the back of the crank..

 

If you have a choice, I'd go with a roller bearing. That's what they came with originally.

 

Just so I get this right. This side pictured faces the transmission. Thanks for the help.

 

So do you tap the bearing all the way into the back of the crank or just part of the way?

 

You want to knock it in flush with the crank hole .