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Guitarmaker · 12-15-2010, 12:45 PM

Oh, on the subject of the flexplate...

I believe it's coming with the engine, as the owner's is keeping the tranny as a spare for his son's truck, but I doubt they took the flexplate with it. But.. Is this engine balanced differently than an older 350? Would a older SB(other than a 400) flexplate work? And I would like to use a manual with this setup if I can find a decently priced 5 spd. and hyd. clutch setup. Would an older flywheel work?

And no problem with the electric fuel pump; I should have one or two kicking around, still.

12-15-2010, 12:45 PM	#6
Guitarmaker Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 39	Re: 350 Vortec; convert to carbureted and HEI ignition possible? Oh, on the subject of the flexplate... I believe it's coming with the engine, as the owner's is keeping the tranny as a spare for his son's truck, but I doubt they took the flexplate with it. But.. Is this engine balanced differently than an older 350? Would a older SB(other than a 400) flexplate work? And I would like to use a manual with this setup if I can find a decently priced 5 spd. and hyd. clutch setup. Would an older flywheel work? And no problem with the electric fuel pump; I should have one or two kicking around, still. __________________ 1987 Buick Grand National 1997 GMC Sierra shortbox 1/2 ton 2007 Chevy HHR See a trend, here?