455 manual flywheel

Discussion in 'U-shift em' started by marcflag, Jan 8, 2009.

  1. marcflag

    marcflag 70 GS455 clone

    Where can I get a buick 455 manual transmission flywheel, used or new...????
     
  2. moleary

    moleary GOD Bless America

  3. BadBrad

    BadBrad Got 4-speed?

    Make sure "somebody" sells you the right size flywheel bolts.:rolleyes:
     
  4. racenu

    racenu Well-Known Member

    i got a few sets of wrong sets of bolts if anyone needs some....

    Marc, when you can also get a steel flywheel from TA Performance and when you do finally get the right size bolts check the length to make sure they are not too long as they may interfere with non rotating parts?
     
  5. racenu

    racenu Well-Known Member

    Marc, try posting in the "parts wanted" that you are looking for a flywheel, you may have some luck there for a good used one?
     
  6. gs_jimmy

    gs_jimmy Well-Known Member

    Watch out for NAPA & Autozone (Kragen, Checker, whatever) they list a "flywheel" for $40+ bucks. It is a flexplate....... Did this a few times at different places, the 18+ year old kid always assured me it was for a manual trans.

    Save you some agregvation

    Jim

    The T/A part is very nice & works great

    Jim
    '69 GS California
    455 Stage 1 / Muncie M20 / 12 bolt posi
     
  7. marcflag

    marcflag 70 GS455 clone

    What do you guys mean by the right size bolts?, You mean the bolts that connect the flywheel to the crankshaft or the bolts that connect the flywheel to the pressure plate??? Also, I have an automatic right now, can I use the bolts holding my flexplate to the crank on the flywheel to the crank??? Thanks
    If not, BadBrad, are you trying to send me the message that you have those bolts...???
     
  8. marcflag

    marcflag 70 GS455 clone

    ...And by the way, if the bolts are too long, why not just cut them with a grinder...???...
     
  9. sean Buick 76

    sean Buick 76 Buick Nut

    The problem is someone did not know they were too long and it cost them an engine rebuild.
     
  10. BadBrad

    BadBrad Got 4-speed?

    Stock flywheel is a different thickness than an aftermarket. No - you cant use flexplate bolts to install a stock or aftermarket flywheel on a crank. Some folks will unknowingly sell you the wrong bolts even indicating they fit everything. Point is - always check that they are "correct."
     
  11. collector

    collector collector

    I have a new NOS flywheel that I may sell. Seems like I paid $350 for it.
     
  12. bignastyGS

    bignastyGS Maggot pilot

  13. marcflag

    marcflag 70 GS455 clone

    Yeah I know I saw that one this morning, just too late...
     
  14. IDOXLR8

    IDOXLR8 Senior Member

    Sold?
     
  15. IDOXLR8

    IDOXLR8 Senior Member

    I saw the one for TA (Billet) Performance, symmetrical or asymmetrical crakshaft bolt pattern?? What does that mean? Will my stock mounting bolts work, will my stock starter work okay?
     

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