I'm putting a T5 trans behind a 55 Hemi using Hogshead and this no name adapter. The question I have is it necessary to have a steel or aluminum plate sandwiched between the block and adapter for support? Is there a stock plate that covers the bottom of the flywheel? Thanks Also opinions on aluminum flywheel w/insert vs iron flywheel for mild street hemi. Sent from my SM-G965U using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
Stay away from the aluminum flywheel... while they're great in sprint cars for instant throttle response, they're not street-friendly. Flywheels store energy, the more mass, the more energy. They also dampen firing pulses. I ran one in a OT big-block car, and while the motor had more than adequate torque to overcome the lack of stored energy, the lack of damping quickly got old. Never had a car develop rattles so fast....
Looking at hogs head the lower bolt holes below the pan line are only used to secure an inspection cover. I'd trace the pattern onto some cardboard and fabricate a bolt up cover to fill the gap from some heavy gauge sheet metal.
Here's a Model T hogshead, so named for the shape. Calling a modern bellhousing a hogshead is taking a little liberty with the term.
You'll need the factory Chrysler starter plate # 1613713 or #1736183 seems to work too. Plate should be 1-1/8 thick. Pic of Transdapt NC-4 and Chrysler plate #1736183
Learn something new here all the time! Thanks! But- when I call someone A$$HOLE, it usually means they are without description....
And the point of this reply ^^^^^^ IS? Did I mention sprint cars, YOU, your previous postings? WTF? And your point, or response to this thread is?
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