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CHAR
AMC Nut Joined: Feb/22/2019 Location: NW Florida Status: Offline Points: 338 |
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Posted: Sep/17/2021 at 3:28pm |
Has anyone whose had to replace or switch out a flywheel have nay advice on what to buy as the replacement? Later '72 360 crank and going from a TF to a 4 spd. Theres one at Jegs for 95 bucks, one at Kennedy for 200, another AMC vendor has one for almost 6oo, and the various aftermarket candidates from the other online speed shops somewhere in between. Engine might see some improvements one day that will get it close to 400HP, but thats it. Plans are to almost DD it with some road course action. Not interested in or set up for the strip. Centerforce -Ram -Luc? Havent bought a clutch yet either. Guess it has to be externally balanced.
Anyone to avoid? Thanks!
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72 Javelin SST P code 360/auto/AC/rear defrost /Go Pack/Polar White w blue cord interior.
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AMC Addicted Joined: May/15/2018 Location: Ontario Status: Offline Points: 6762 |
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For a flywheel, Rick has had recommended the JEG's. But some here in Canada have had issues with fit and it's not worth the cost of return.
If going billet on the flywheel, PWR makes a good product at a reasonable cost. Call them, as there web page description's are still not corrected. As for clutch, Ram is nice but a lot of $$$. Luc is fine, people like Centerorce - personally don't, also add ACT to the clutch list as a reasonably priced, good quality product. Just remember your driving habits when choosing a clutch. A B&B will be a lot harder on the left leg for street driving vs a diaphragm. And modern diaphragm materials are better then they were back in the day for clamping force.
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Thanks Trader.
Always appreesh the good advice.
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72 Javelin SST P code 360/auto/AC/rear defrost /Go Pack/Polar White w blue cord interior.
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AMC Nut Joined: Feb/22/2019 Location: NW Florida Status: Offline Points: 338 |
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I read on here somewhere that Ford and Dodge or Dodge and Ford or one of the other had the same pressure plate bolt pattern - 6 bolt 10 3/8" concentric? So I dont need a "AMC" clutch package to bolt onto the "AMC" flywheel. Is that right?
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72 Javelin SST P code 360/auto/AC/rear defrost /Go Pack/Polar White w blue cord interior.
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AMC Addicted Joined: May/15/2018 Location: Ontario Status: Offline Points: 6762 |
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There is a post somewhere with this chart:
The Chevy/Dodge 10.5 - 11-5/8"equidistant is one, and there are factory flywheels with the Ford 11 - 12-3/8" if memory serves correctly. The TOB to match you AMC clutch fork, bearing retainer and the clutch fingers are important. A good shop will be able to provide the mix and match that fit, but they are harder to find every year. There is a 304 in my garage now that has an 11" clutch. Have not been able to track down the numbers of the B&B clutch it came with.
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AMC Nut Joined: Feb/22/2019 Location: NW Florida Status: Offline Points: 338 |
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Novak Adapts has a pilot and a TO bearing for this kind of conversion. I'm going to go that route first. gonna take some good measurements of both for future reference.
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72 Javelin SST P code 360/auto/AC/rear defrost /Go Pack/Polar White w blue cord interior.
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I just did a T10 conversion on my Hornet....later (73) 360....used the Jegs flywheel...fit perfect and is balanced correctly. Had a problem with the LUK replacement clutch unit...but went with Centerforce and all is well......Hope this helps a little...
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moocho thanks.
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72 Javelin SST P code 360/auto/AC/rear defrost /Go Pack/Polar White w blue cord interior.
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AMC Addicted Joined: Apr/30/2009 Location: Michigan Status: Offline Points: 5428 |
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I think AMC has the same clutch bolt pattern as most chebby applications.
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At a show Saturday past and talked to someone that uses an AMC clutch with a cheby friction plate combo that took his 1/4 mile times from 11.7 to 11.2 - no other changes.
He is very consistent at 0.01 to 0.03 seconds of the line so this is not a factor.
The local transmission shop stated the friction material of the cheby's was far better and would last longer then the aftermarket AMC offerings. Take it for what it may be worth. |
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