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Old 05-20-2010, 02:43 PM
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Default Flywheel weight
been looking for a 157 tooth 28 oz flywheel, for a manuel swap. been calling the auto parts stores, and all the have is a 50 oz, will that be a problem for my 1985 mustang that will be used on the street.
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Old 05-20-2010, 03:18 PM
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Your balancer and crank are already 50oz weighted. You can't just throw a 28oz flywheel on it and be done. You'd have to change the balancer and crank.
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Old 05-20-2010, 04:25 PM
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thanks is there anthing eles i need to know, So the stock replacement is a 50 oz
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Old 05-20-2010, 06:44 PM
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Yes it is
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stock is 50, unless you have a stroker or 351 you don't use 28 oz
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Old 05-20-2010, 08:42 PM
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thanks everyone
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