Single Mass Conversion
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Racer
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From: Strongsville Ohio
Single Mass Conversion
Whew!! Finally had enough time to finish the conversion ( F body flywheel, disk and Corvette p/plate ) My transmission was always noisy and it doesn't appear to be worse. The thing is as smooth as silk and no vibration to 5,000 rpm. Didn't see any reason to go any higher. Love the Ripper which I installed at this time also. Just thought I'd share my delight :thumbs:
Melting Slicks
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Re: Single Mass Conversion (Stingray1970)
If I remember correctly, the dm weighed 38 lbs and the sm weighed 19 lbs after I had it cut.
(And what year C4 do you have???)
[Modified by Rich B., 11:18 AM 7/4/2003]
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Racer
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From: Strongsville Ohio
Re: Single Mass Conversion (Rich B.)
Rich, the car is a 91. Had .090 removed for $ 24.00. I replaced the ball stud and fork to be on the safe side, also replaced engine rear main and front and rear seal in the transmission. The only problem I had, was with the release bearing. The release bearing comes with the pressure plate and GM updated my p/plate to the most current production. I think GM made a transmission change mid 92, so if your car is 92 1/2 or newer you'll be ok. Otherwise the release bearing will have to be changed to the earlier style. The newer style release bearing won't fit over the front bearing retainer on the transmission. Hope this helps
Melting Slicks
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Re: Single Mass Conversion (tbwstingray)
:cool: :cool: i am doing a conversion also, having trouble getting my bell housing off. all bolts are out, now what? :smash:
There are two big locating studs on the sides; try gently hammering (:D ) each side (preferably with a deadened mallet) until you can get a prybar (OK, a screwdriver) between the joint and pry it off...
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Re: Single Mass Conversion (Rich B.)
:cool: :cool: i am doing a conversion also, having trouble getting my bell housing off. all bolts are out, now what? :smash:
Whatever you do, DON'T HEAT IT!!! :eek:
There are two big locating studs on the sides; try gently hammering (:D ) each side (preferably with a deadened mallet) until you can get a prybar (OK, a screwdriver) between the joint and pry it off...
Whatever you do, DON'T HEAT IT!!! :eek:
There are two big locating studs on the sides; try gently hammering (:D ) each side (preferably with a deadened mallet) until you can get a prybar (OK, a screwdriver) between the joint and pry it off...
no heat :eek: i ended up having to turn the pivot ball clockwisew a turn or two a that freed everything up. :smash: thanks for info :cheers: :flag