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Old 04-22-2008, 06:24 PM
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What engine mounts are you using? You want to match or make the trans mount softer.
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Yes, it's ready to go.
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Got the engine mounts from Tim G. I think they are Anchor. I can't seem to find this bolt ring for the flywheel...because I don't know what it is called or where to get it!
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If you don't find it, don't sweat it. The ARP bolts have a huge head on them. Also, the Anchor mounts are rubber, I'd go with a rubber trans mount.
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How does 70 ft lbs. on the flywheel and 30 ft lbs. on the pp sound?
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blykins,
I just saw on Muscle Car's website a Fidanza alum FW with no bolt ring. I'm thinking it won't be necessary with the ARP bolts. I will consult with Fidanza about that tomorrow.
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I will call Fidanza in the morning to see if the bolt ring in necessary.

What are the torque specs for the flywheel and the pressure plate? Is there a link with those numbers?
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I used an aluminum Fidanza wheel on my 428FE....I didn't use a ring.

Did you buy ARP fasteners? The specs will be on the box.
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I'm sure you'll be fine without it. Your torque specs sound close....I was thinking 65/25...but like I said, the specs will be on the package.

Do you have a new set of muffler bearings?
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Hey Brent,
It sounds like High-Tech is about to pull his hair out and you're messing with him about muffler bearings..........You should be ashamed ! I'm sure he keeps spare muffler bearings in the same drawer as his left-handed adjustable wrenches.........
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He's probably low on headlight fluid too.
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I was going to say torque wrench but it sounds like you thought of that.
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John, I have a bellhousing alignment tool IF it will bolt-up to your crankshaft; If not, dial indicator and base.
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LOL That is awesome.....
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High tech...65/25 if you torque 30lbs on the p/p plate you'll snap the bolts....snaped two yesterday not fun...grade 8 bolts too...now I'm torqued at 25lbs no problems.

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Running out of time...anything else you can think of?
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Note to self:
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