HarrisonTX Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Im lookin to buy an aluminum flywheel for my combo. I plan on running a world class t5. Do t-5s use 168 , or 153 flywheels? I hear aluminum flywheels make the motor drop in RPMs pretty fast un between shifts, how is this for daily driving. Im trying to build a mild motor, that will rap up very fast, for a daily driver. Does the rapid decrease in RPMs make for jerky shifts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phil1934 Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 If you have the later SBC Chevy had a 15# steel in the HO Camaros. If you have the earlier the aftermarket has them for $135. Sure beats AL prices. Check http://www.KajunJon.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarrisonTX Posted February 17, 2006 Author Share Posted February 17, 2006 I know that guy! i bought my super t-10 with a 3.42 first gear. I picked it up from his house/shop, cool dude. Hes at all the swap meets down here. Thanks! If you have the later SBC Chevy had a 15# steel in the HO Camaros. If you have the earlier the aftermarket has them for $135. Sure beats AL prices. Check www.KajunJon.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Actually, there's a 2 pc seal 15 lb nodular iron flywheel from Chevy. I don't have the part number handy though. That's the one I use. With a 10.5" clutch hat, it's a "bit" light, but I don't find it that bad. With a lumpy cam, it just takes getting used to, when taking off from a stop. Rev it a bit and slip the clutch a bit is all that's needed. Nothing that's going to severely limit clutch life or overheat anything. Go with a 153 flywheel. That allows you to go with a smaller bell housing that will make it easier to fit without bumping the tunnel sheetmetal, and also allows more room for exhaust. I'm getting ready to buy the Sonic 24 lb bellhousing, made small for better ground clearance, etc. Must use 153 tooth flywheel with it: http://www.tiltonracing.com/content.php?page=list2&id=273&m=d Coleman has it for $334 http://www.colemanracing.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=50_390&products_id=10112 Cheers, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Scott Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Actually' date=' there's a 2 pc seal 15 lb nodular iron flywheel from Chevy. I don't have the part number handy though. That's the one I use. Cheers, Pete[/quote'] I think it is 14085720 for 2 piece 14088646 fo 1 piece but confirm #s. Revs super fast. Fun to drive in a light car. Have #s for bell housing, fork, bearing,just about anything to do with T5s or aftermarket T56 John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerrari GTO Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Here is a 15 lb 153 tooth that is usually on ebay for around $83.00 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-Steel-Light-Flywheel-Chevy-153-tooth_W0QQitemZ8039216192QQcategoryZ33732QQssPageNameZWD6VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Here they are (the Chevy ones): pre-86 SBC 15lb flywheel: http://www.sdpc2000.com/catalog/884/products/2118/1985-Earlier-SBC-BBC-Nodular-Iron-Lightweight-Flywheel-12-3-4-in.htm post-85 SBC 15lb flywheel: http://www.sdpc2000.com/catalog/884/products/8202/1986-Up-SB-Chevy-Nodular-Iron-Lightweight-Flywheel-12-3-4-in.htm As usual, the old SBC stuff is DIRT CHEAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarrisonTX Posted February 18, 2006 Author Share Posted February 18, 2006 Actually' date=' there's a 2 pc seal 15 lb nodular iron flywheel from Chevy. I don't have the part number handy though. That's the one I use. With a 10.5" clutch hat, it's a "bit" light, but I don't find it that bad. With a lumpy cam, it just takes getting used to, when taking off from a stop. Rev it a bit and slip the clutch a bit is all that's needed. Nothing that's going to severely limit clutch life or overheat anything. Go with a 153 flywheel. That allows you to go with a smaller bell housing that will make it easier to fit without bumping the tunnel sheetmetal, and also allows more room for exhaust. I'm getting ready to buy the Sonic 24 lb bellhousing, made small for better ground clearance, etc. Must use 153 tooth flywheel with it: http://www.tiltonracing.com/content.php?page=list2&id=273&m=d Coleman has it for $334 http://www.colemanracing.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=50_390&products_id=10112 Cheers, Pete WHhat size bell housings do the t5 come with stock. im not trying to buy a new one. Is a clutch hat a word for bellhousing, haha? thanks guys, lots of great, money saving info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Here they are (the Chevy ones):pre-86 SBC 15lb flywheel: http://www.sdpc2000.com/catalog/884/products/2118/1985-Earlier-SBC-BBC-Nodular-Iron-Lightweight-Flywheel-12-3-4-in.htm post-85 SBC 15lb flywheel: http://www.sdpc2000.com/catalog/884/products/8202/1986-Up-SB-Chevy-Nodular-Iron-Lightweight-Flywheel-12-3-4-in.htm As usual' date=' the old SBC stuff is DIRT CHEAP.[/quote'] Pete, I picked up a 153 tooth flywheel from a wrecking yard for my '77 SBC engine, but it does not look anything like the pre '86 one Scoggin offers. I'm assuming that this is from a later block then? It seems to bolt up just fine to my engine soooo does this mean I can't use it? I'm not sure of what to look for in the inherent differences. Crud, I didn't even know there were differences. I have a WC T5 that I'll be using. davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phil1934 Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 The old engines had an odd shaped crank flange, the new ones are smaller and round. If it fit, it'll work as the newer flywheels have a smaller diameter receiving indent. The stock T5 housing is a little small for the big flywheel, but it can fit with a little grinder work. Best to stick with 153 tooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarrisonTX Posted February 18, 2006 Author Share Posted February 18, 2006 The old engines had an odd shaped crank flange, the new ones are smaller and round. If it fit, it'll work as the newer flywheels have a smaller diameter receiving indent. The stock T5 housing is a little small for the big flywheel, but it can fit with a little grinder work. Best to stick with 153 tooth. Perfect, just in the info i was wanting. The rest is awesome, and save me boocoos of money on an aluminum flywheel. So, once you get used to driving with a light wheel, its fine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phil1934 Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Chevy sold them to millions of Mr. and Mrs. America in Z28 and HO Camaros and Firebirds that weigh half a ton more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarrisonTX Posted February 18, 2006 Author Share Posted February 18, 2006 Chevy sold them to millions of Mr. and Mrs. America in Z28 and HO Camaros and Firebirds that weigh half a ton more. i dont understand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phil1934 Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 So, once you get used to driving with a light wheel, its fine? Yes. I never did a back to back as usually flywheel swaps came with engine swaps, but I never really noticed much of a difference. One of the mags a year or so ago tested and found the lighter one helped even in drag racing so all the old rumors of a light flywheel being just for road racing are just rumors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Pete' date=' I picked up a 153 tooth flywheel from a wrecking yard for my '77 SBC engine, but it does not look anything like the pre '86 one Scoggin offers. I'm assuming that this is from a later block then? It seems to bolt up just fine to my engine soooo does this mean I can't use it? I'm not sure of what to look for in the inherent differences. Crud, I didn't even know there were differences. I have a WC T5 that I'll be using. davy[/quote'] Davy, the one you got in the junkyard is probably the "standard weight" unit, near 30 lbs if I recall. The 15lb is hollowed out on the back side (what you see in the SD website picture). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 So' date=' once you get used to driving with a light wheel, its fine?Yes. I never did a back to back as usually flywheel swaps came with engine swaps, but I never really noticed much of a difference. One of the mags a year or so ago tested and found the lighter one helped even in drag racing so all the old rumors of a light flywheel being just for road racing are just rumors.[/quote'] I had no problems with it really. Just takes some getting used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerrari GTO Posted July 11, 2006 Share Posted July 11, 2006 Here is a 15 lb 153 tooth that is usually on ebay for around $83.00 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-Steel-Light-Flywheel-Chevy-153-tooth_W0QQitemZ8039216192QQcategoryZ33732QQssPageNameZWD6VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Has anybody had any experience with or know anything about this 153 tooth flywheel on ebay? It seems like it would work well with my 327/T5 combo but I would like to be sure before bidding. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillZ260 Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 I just bought the 153 tooth billit FW from RAM performace to match my 10.5" clutch and pressure plate. Went on well, haven't fired it up yet or driven it but it weighs about 25 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerrari GTO Posted July 12, 2006 Share Posted July 12, 2006 I just bought the 153 tooth billit FW from RAM performace to match my 10.5" clutch and pressure plate. Went on well, haven't fired it up yet or driven it but it weighs about 25 lbs. How much was it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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