Is the 2.8l really what I want?

[3400-95-Modified]

Blast it yes but also seeing how it has that cast weight you'll definitely have to have it checked and most likely milled off and re-balanced to neutral.

[Ghosteh]

Yeah if you bring the flywheel somewhere that balances stuff they can neutral balance it which is no different than just buying a new neutral balanced one... Just quite possibly way cheaper.

So what do you think about this? It has no wear on the teeth, just the rust issues and that cast weight. I can throw the thing in the glassbead cabinet and clean up this side

[Ghosteh]

And here's a dual pocket bellhousing that's had the external slave mount removed and the T5 front bearing retainer modified to use a 96+ T5 HTOB.

Is there a slicker bellhousing that could be used, or should I just pick up one of those dual-pockets & shave off the external mount, as Caffeine did.

What about this Camaro bellhousing? http://www.ebay.com/itm/380901977849...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[carbon]

lol, spend a week in the Fiero community...

It's sad because it's true...

[ericjon262]

Anyone who does that shouldn't be working on a car... LOL

lol, spend a week in the Fiero community...

[3400-95-Modified]

OK I wasn't as clear as I should've been. If the balance was verified to be neutral I would run it. Simply milling or grinding off the pads and hoping for the best is not a path I would take even if it's worked for others.

Anyone who does that shouldn't be working on a car... LOL

[neophile_17]

OK I wasn't as clear as I should've been. If the balance was verified to be neutral I would run it. Simply milling or grinding off the pads and hoping for the best is not a path I would take even if it's worked for others.

[3400-95-Modified]

Yeah if you bring the flywheel somewhere that balances stuff they can neutral balance it which is no different than just buying a new neutral balanced one... Just quite possibly way cheaper.

[45es]

I am using a flywheel from a 1984 2.8L on my 3.4L hybrid. Took the flywheel to a shop, had the weight removed and neutral balanced. About $35.00 out the door. It's not an issue.

[neophile_17]

Take the flywheel off and flip it over. If you see extra material "pads" cast into the back side it's an early unbalanced flywheel. I've read about people machining them off but I would never try it myself. Awesome build!

[caffeine]

You'll have to look at the back side

[Ghosteh]

If your 2.8 is a pre-88 engine, you'll most likely need an 88+ flywheel (neutral balance). You'll know if the old flywheel is 88+ or not because the old flywheels have an obvious weight cast in to the engine side.

So this is usable? It would be nice if SOME parts from the old 2.8L could be reused.

[Ghosteh]

It's been so long since I've had this apart, that I forgot what I had inside. Brand new pressure plate & clutch.



and here's the trans & bellhousing. I need to clean this up a little before using it.

[Ghosteh]

Taking advantage of temperatures above freezing today.

Old boat anchor is out....



yeah, I made the right decision here!

[Ghosteh]

Absolutely! I'm pretty sure that I can use the oil filter in that position. Doesn't seem like anything will be in the way on the car.