ChevyFanatic

I assume the major issue would be selecting a different starter, and customizing the mounting to get the starter gear closer to the crankshaft centerline?

Novas Forever

And engine balance?

12secSS

iTrader: (30)

McLeod is working on the needed adpater/block that allows the mini starters (Hitachi models) to mount with a 153 tooth flywheel/flexplate. Give them a call, the project should be done by now. You will need to grind off a small portion of the block, that was used during the factory assembly proceedure, but not needed otherwise.

Whistler

iTrader: (46)

I would assume another problem would be torque converter bolt access. There's already nexto to no room with the big flywheel.

ChevyFanatic

Great info!! Thanks!

ChevyFanatic

I'm looking at this for manual trans applications, where the truck sized LS1 flywheel is too big to fit in the bellhousing (such as that of a ZF 6speed corvette transmission)

Project GatTagO

iTrader: (7)

Don't take this the wrong way but why would you want to use the ZF 6spd instead of the T56?

Andrew

quimbysr

My guess is that Chevy Fanatic wants to put an LSx type engine in a C4 Corvette that already has a ZF. Am I correct?

355ss

iTrader: (9)

Any update on using a 153 tooth flywheel?

mattmartindrift

price

Project GatTagO

iTrader: (7)

From what I understand rebuilding a ZF is very expensive. I seriously doubt that there is a price advantage by going with a ZF. Especally when you have to purchase fancy flywheels and billet nose mini starters to make it all come together.

Andrew