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Is an LT1 externally balanced?

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Old May 30, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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My question is that simple. Is it externally balanced? I have heard that LT4's are externally balanced.

I ask the question because I have a slight vibration in my butt at 3200 rpm and higher. I think it is in the clutch. I guess it could be a ujoint. But the throw out bearing is noisy so I think I will do the clutch. When I do the clutch, should I do a flywheel?

Thanks in advance for any info.

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1 piece seal crank engines ( late L98 . LT1 , LT4 , ZZ4 ) are neutral at front and external at rear.

The bolt pattern to crank (PCD ) is also smaller than internal balance flywheels.
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Does anyone know how to balance the flywheel? Is there markings you can check? Does it have to be balanced to the engine?
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Originally Posted by TBH94
Does anyone know how to balance the flywheel? Is there markings you can check? Does it have to be balanced to the engine?
A new flywheel needs to be match balanced to the original.
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I would not mess with the flywheel unless you find a problem with it. I doubt your problem is that.What STL94LT1 said is true if you swap it you need the old one to balance it.
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