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10-11-2022, 05:06 PM
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PRW flywheel require excessive shim?
Swapped in 5 speed and 11” clutch from 10.5 and Muncie w factory cast iron wheel. Same starter had no issues before with minimal shim. It appears I am
Going to have to come along way out to get it to mesh properly and quietly. Is this common w the PRW flywheel? I had zero issues with the PRW flex plate in my other car
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10-11-2022, 06:15 PM
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Yep. Chinese stuff is Hit or Miss.
Tom V.
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10-11-2022, 06:41 PM
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I've used PRW flexplates on two cars without issue also. No experience with a manual flywheel. What is the extra thickness you need?
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1967 Firechicken, 499", Edl heads, 262/266@0.050" duration and 0.627"/0.643 lift SR cam, 3.90 gear, 28" tire, 3550#. 10.01@134.3 mph with a 1.45 60'. Still WAY under the rollbar rule. |
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10-11-2022, 07:23 PM
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Turned out to be mostly starter. Swapped in a rebuilt one from stock and added a few other shims. Spins much better. I bet I’m in the .125” range shim wise
Thanks for input
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10-11-2022, 09:37 PM
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My starter in my race car with a PRW flexplate is shimmed 0.120" for a perfect fit and works well.
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1967 Firechicken, 499", Edl heads, 262/266@0.050" duration and 0.627"/0.643 lift SR cam, 3.90 gear, 28" tire, 3550#. 10.01@134.3 mph with a 1.45 60'. Still WAY under the rollbar rule. |
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