Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) 5speed and 6speed flywheel

[856.9]

Will a flywheel off of a 24valve 6speed bolt onto a 12 valve?



I'm going to get a 6 speed for my conversion and need to get a flywheel. Seems most people who upgrade to a 6speed use a special clutch or redrill their flywheel. I'm wondering if I could put a stock 6 speed flywheel on and not have to change the starter or adapter plate.



Thanks

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

You can use the 6 speed flywheel if you use the starter spacer too.

 

[856.9]

Is a spacer relatively cheap? Is it a better route than redrilling the flywheel? Do you only need to change the pilot bushing for the older flywheels to accept the new shaft?



Thanks again.

 

[KPerkins]

Talk to Peter at south bend clutch. The pilot size are the same on the 5 and 6spd,s. the 6spd has a larger spline size. I just did this swap, I installed a bronze bushing for the pilot and installed a new clutch on my old flywheel. You will need to resurface the flywheel.

 

[South Bend Clutch]

The main reason for using the 5sp redrilled flywheel is cost. Unless you can find a used one, the last I heard was about $900 for a new one plus the spacer and bolts for the starter.



Peter