I'm wondering if I should replace my stock cast flywheel with something else
My engine was built by person/s unknown in 1998 with Shelby alum 427 block and a stock cast 428 crank for a cheap stroke increase. Unlike the rest of the FE's the 428 crank must be balanced with the flywheel, so changing the f/w means tearing down the bottom end. I'm fine with the crank, but have no info on the f/w (C6AE 6380B ) as to its durability. The engine is rather mild, with 9.5 : 1 compression, E-brock heads w/ big valves (but not ported) and cam has not been decided upon as Im switching to a weber set-up. HP approx 450-500.
I also have an aluminum f/w for a FE that is NOS, has been balanced with some crank (not mine) but never installed. Has never been drilled for clutch, and has no steel clutch facing, but can be set up with some machining and a steel clutch surface (or not).
Looking for some input as to which way to go.
TIA
Ted