Best replacement flywheel
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What is the best replacement LS1 flywheel? I have a 99 TA with 263000 miles. We are swapping in a rebuilt LS1 with TV2 cam and ported heads. The A4 tranny was rebuilt and 3000 stall was added. We are planning to a 373 gear swap. The flywheel looks OK. But, while everything is apart, I think this is a good time to consider an aftermarket flywheel. The car will be used mostly on the street with occasional trips to the track. Thank you in advance!
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Not to confuse people, but its actually a 'flexplate'. Most people assume when you say flywheel you are talking about a manual trans.
The stock flexplate is actually very stout, unless its bent / beat up id run with the stock one. You can get used stockers for 40-50 if you do think yours is bad.
The stock flexplate is actually very stout, unless its bent / beat up id run with the stock one. You can get used stockers for 40-50 if you do think yours is bad.
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'98-'00 flexplate is pretty strong. Since the OP has a '99, I wouldn't worry about this for a simple heads/cam car. I would be more concerned if it was an '01+ unit though.
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Agreed. 3000 isn't even enough for the stock cam IMO. I would consider 3500-3600 the minimum.
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Agreed with above. Failures are more prone to the later years and their redesigned unit. Basically, its thinner and more prone to crack. Always a good idea to replace any stocker though.