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Offline 35chevcoupe

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looking for a flywheel for a manual trans
« on: August 25, 2021, 09:35:10 PM »
I'm going to be needing another flywheel for a manual trans 401 or 425 , anyone have any leads ?
I know they are repopping them but a little hesitant on the quality . Has anyone here bought one of the repops yet ?
John Evenson

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Offline jmos4

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Re: looking for a flywheel for a manual trans
« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2021, 07:01:20 AM »
Hi,

I got a aftermarket one, either directly from centerforce or TA been in the car since 2014 no issues

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Jim
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Offline telriv

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Re: looking for a flywheel for a manual trans
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2021, 07:08:38 AM »
T/A are steel & good quality. Have had it up to 7K & beyond. No problems. Just be careful & check diameter of ring gear & placement. Don't know abour Centerforece. Probably gets them from T/A.  Also Carmen Faso from JC parts in N.Y.
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Re: looking for a flywheel for a manual trans
« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2021, 08:22:16 AM »
American Powertrain makes the steel flywheels for TA Performance.
Bill put one of theirs in his 455 Special. Got a pretty good deal somehow.
https://americanpowertrain.com/shop/flywheels/science-friction-billet-steel-flywheel-for-all-buick-401-nailhead/
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Offline 35chevcoupe

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Re: looking for a flywheel for a manual trans
« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2021, 10:08:26 AM »
Thanks guys , Ill just buy a new one if one doesn't turn up before the rotating assembly goes in for balancing  .
John Evenson

1930 model A 4 dr sedan
35 chev coupe 2 dr Master Deluxe suicide dr,s
55 chev belair wagon 4dr
59 Buick Invicta 2 dr hd top
65 Buick GS 2 dr ht 3 spd
65 Buick GS Convertible 3 spd
1970 Cuda 440-6
71 Buick GS
84 chev 3/4 ton p/u 6.2 diesel
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Re: looking for a flywheel for a manual trans
« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2021, 03:05:21 AM »
Give this guy a call he's in Auburn NY I believe he still has a 401 flywheel 315 729 0488 his name is Mark.

Offline 35chevcoupe

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Re: looking for a flywheel for a manual trans
« Reply #6 on: August 28, 2021, 10:14:39 PM »
Give this guy a call he's in Auburn NY I believe he still has a 401 flywheel 315 729 0488 his name is Mark.

Thanks GSFREDSBUDDY  , Mark had one and we made the deal work .
John Evenson

1930 model A 4 dr sedan
35 chev coupe 2 dr Master Deluxe suicide dr,s
55 chev belair wagon 4dr
59 Buick Invicta 2 dr hd top
65 Buick GS 2 dr ht 3 spd
65 Buick GS Convertible 3 spd
1970 Cuda 440-6
71 Buick GS
84 chev 3/4 ton p/u 6.2 diesel
Yeah there's more
There all projects