Bellhousing question

[73' mach 1]

I have a TKO 600 that will be going in soon and I'm starting to wonder if I should just give myself piece of mind and get a quicktime bellhousing? I currently have the aluminum TKO one now. My power should just around 350-400FWHP, but could be more down the road when I rebuild. Just wasn't sure if it's over kill? I know I can't put a price on my legs and feet so I guess that answers my question....:whistling:

 

[4mm]

Do you have a billet flywheel?

 

[johnwanzel]

Bell housings typically don't blow apart unless the flywheel and/or clutch gives up. Run a billet steel flywheel with arp bolts and a good clutch set and you'll be ok.

 

[73' mach 1]

I don't have a billet flywheel. So if I get one of these I can stick with the Al bellhousing? Suggestions on a billet flywheel?

 

[johnwanzel]

As long as you're not dumping the clutch at 5500 rpm, I think you are safe with what you have. If you just want peace of mind and you already have the transmission out, Ford racing sells a billet steel flywheel for about 200 bucks. Make sure you get the 28 oz imbalance flywheel unless you're rotating assembly is internally balanced, that if that's the case get the zero balance flywheel. Two different part numbers.


So I just did some browsing on the internet. It looks like you can get it through Amazon for 93 bucks. It's made by a company called speed master and the part number is PCE 229.1009. I had to look at the description because I couldn't believe it was so cheap but it is indeed a billet steel flywheel

 

[73' mach 1]

As long as you're not dumping the clutch at 5500 rpm, I think you are safe with what you have. If you just want peace of mind and you already have the transmission out, Ford racing sells a billet steel flywheel for about 200 bucks. Make sure you get the 28 oz imbalance flywheel unless you're rotating assembly is internally balanced, that if that's the case get the zero balance flywheel. Two different part numbers.


So I just did some browsing on the internet. It looks like you can get it through Amazon for 93 bucks. It's made by a company called speed master and the part number is PCE 229.1009. I had to look at the description because I couldn't believe it was so cheap but it is indeed a billet steel flywheel

The motor is stock so is it internally or externally balanced?

 

[johnwanzel]

Stock would be externally balanced, so you will need the 28 oz flywheel.

 

[73' mach 1]

Stock would be externally balanced, so you will need the 28 oz flywheel.

Awesome. Thanks

 

[73pony]

I purchased that Speedmaster Flywheel. Just installed it as part of a T5 conversion. It is a very nice piece. I was impressed.

 

[4mm]

I'm about to list for sale a Centerforce billet flywheel and Centerforce clutch kit for a stock application at a cheap price (both under 100 miles use). I'm going a different direction. Send me a PM if you are interested.

 

[73' mach 1]

What's the factory tooth spec or which tooth setting should I be getting? Thanks

 

[73pony]

S/B 157 Tooth and 28 oz Imbalance. That's what I needed for a T5 Bellhousing on a 351c.

 

[EBSTANG]

If you do go aftermarket with your bellhousing, Quicktime won't give an offering with a 164 tooth flywheel. (that's what I had/have) You would need to purchase one from Lakewood. If, however, you have a 157 tooth version (apparently more common) you could get a Quicktime. If you purchase a billet steel aftermarket flywheel, it would probably be a 157 tooth variety, unless you specifically look for the 164.

Does anyone know what models got the 164 tooth versus the 157 and why?

 

[Jeff73Mach1]

Clevelands got the 164 tooth flywheel-not sure about the why unless it was a larger diameter to accommodate a larger clutch