The 66
elky I just bought needs some drive train parts that I'm not familiar with
specing/purchasing, so I'm looking for some guidance.
The
motor is a 355ci, 410HP (according to the previous owner/builder) 4 bolt
main engine from a '70 Camaro. It has never been installed in the car, and needs
a flywheel and clutch, which will probably be driving a Tremec 5 speed (still
looking into the Richmond vs Tremec, but I'm leaning toward the Tremec). The
rear-end is a 3.42 posi. I may be looking at nitrous in the future. I assume the
flywheel and clutch from the original 327 that the previous owner threw in are
not up to the task.
I've
been told steel is better than aluminum for the flywheel. What about the number
of teeth (153 vs 168). What type of bolts should I use? Red
threadlocker?
I've
been told Centerforce makes a good clutch. How about the number of splines (10
vs 26) and size (10" vs 11"). Does the flywheel have to be sized for the clutch,
or will a 10" or 11" clutch fit on the same flywheel? Will it fit in the stock
bell housing?
Is
there a good reference for reading up on these issues?
Thanks
for putting up with all the newbie questions.
Tom
Tomlinson
