I am getting my 302 tomorrow and have some questions about the clutch.

I've yet to see a reproduction 200ci flywheel, so I was wondering if they were the same as the V8 flywheel. Also what is the difference in the clutch disc sizes? Is there a difference or are they the same?

 

there is a 10inch and a 10.5 inch. I have a centerforce 10 inch. works good but could be better.

I have heard that the Motorsports clutch is a 10.5 inch.

 

the king cobra is also a 10.5"

 

So can I use my 200 flywheel?

 

Not with the king cobra it requires a modern flywheel with early style balance factor to accept the clutch and work with the early style 289s... They sell new on ebay for about 100

-Gun

 

Guess I'll have to add a new flywheel and clutch setup to my list of parts to buy.

 

ya..your flywheel will make a difference on what size clutch you can use.

 

I think my 200 flywheel is also smaller than a 289-351 flywheel.

 

Flywheels are often drilled and taped for a particular type of pressure plate (i.e. long style, Borg Werner, diagram, etc.) and a particular size clutch (i.e. 10", 10.5", 11"). I ran into the problem with my pressure plate that it did not have the correct pattern for the new clutch I wanted to run. The McLeod pressure plates are drilled and tapped for numerous types and sizes, which is VERY convenient. Just my 2 cents.

 

every single clutch manufacturer will tell you this: "if you install a new clutch without re-surfacing the flywheel you void the warranty). Now if the new clutch could fit and is different size as the old one you'll have a very messy setup. i don't know what re-surfacing costs in the states. but you might just be easier off to get the set (flywheel and a full clutch kit) if that's within your budget.
As to if the old flywheel will fit the new engine and clutch ... I would not know. sorry.