adapting race flywheel from another brand?

Hiro · 04-29-2007

Hi to all,
This is probably a stupid question but just in case...
Is it possible to adapt another race flywheel on our CIH?
I see there are lots of cheap billet flywheels for Chevy SB etc,
Maybe it's possible to use one of those as a start point,
Remachine it to fit our crank bolt pattern & our starter crown.
Just an idea to avoid a custom billet flywheel order,
Bob I'm sure you've checked this option,
But it's probably not possible?
Any idea welcome!
Hiro

opelwasp · 04-29-2007

I don't see why you couldn't just weld the original bolt holes closed and redrill new ones. Maybe heat treat it and shot peening too.

Hiro · 05-05-2007

Originally Posted by opelwasp

I don't see why you couldn't just weld the original bolt holes closed and redrill new ones. Maybe heat treat it and shot peaning too.

yes this should be possible,
thanks!

anastosmotors · 05-05-2007

Check the Quarter Master racing clutch
Chevy flexplate style clutch assemblies.
I am using this set up for years.
Flex plate from auto 1.9L with longer flywheel bolts from
ARP. They drill the clutch ass for opel crankshaft.
Let me know if you need any help.
Quarter master is only 50 miles from me.

Pete

Hiro · 05-05-2007

Originally Posted by anastosmotors

Check the Quarter Master racing clutch
Chevy flexplate style clutch assemblies.
I am using this set up for years.
Flex plate from auto 1.9L with longer flywheel bolts from
ARP. They drill the clutch ass for opel crankshaft.
Let me know if you need any help.
Quarter master is only 50 miles from me.

Pete

thanks Pete!
I will look carefully to this option,
but price will be a problem as usual...
Hiro

anastosmotors · 05-05-2007

I think it cost me under $1000 with drilling it for opel
and release bearing.

Pete

04-29-2007	#1 (permalink)
Hiro Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Paris, France, EEC. Posts: 942	Unanswered: adapting race flywheel from another brand? Hi to all, This is probably a stupid question but just in case... Is it possible to adapt another race flywheel on our CIH? I see there are lots of cheap billet flywheels for Chevy SB etc, Maybe it's possible to use one of those as a start point, Remachine it to fit our crank bolt pattern & our starter crown. Just an idea to avoid a custom billet flywheel order, Bob I'm sure you've checked this option, But it's probably not possible? Any idea welcome! Hiro

04-29-2007	#2 (permalink)
opelwasp Non Civilian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Between Chico and Sac, CA Posts: 1,596 Provided Answers: 1	I don't see why you couldn't just weld the original bolt holes closed and redrill new ones. Maybe heat treat it and shot peening too. __________________ Arguing online is the same as racing in the Special Olympics; no matter who wins, you're both still retarded. Last edited by tekenaar; 05-05-2007 at 04:17 PM. Reason: peaning?

05-05-2007	#4 (permalink)
anastosmotors Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: kenosha, wi Posts: 379 Provided Answers: 1	racing clutch. Check the Quarter Master racing clutch Chevy flexplate style clutch assemblies. I am using this set up for years. Flex plate from auto 1.9L with longer flywheel bolts from ARP. They drill the clutch ass for opel crankshaft. Let me know if you need any help. Quarter master is only 50 miles from me. Pete __________________ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Pete Anastopoulos www.anastosmotors.com info@anastosmotors.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

05-05-2007	#6 (permalink)
anastosmotors Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: kenosha, wi Posts: 379 Provided Answers: 1	racing clutch I think it cost me under $1000 with drilling it for opel and release bearing. Pete __________________ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Pete Anastopoulos www.anastosmotors.com info@anastosmotors.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

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