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AZTurbo
12-05-2011, 01:59 PM
My car: '87 Shelby charger, stock

I just finished yanking my engine and trans - the engine had spun a #4 rod bearing and locked up. I have a good crank from an '85 GLH - but it's a 6 bolt.

Are there any strength/interchange issues by using a 6-bolt crank and flywheel? Plan is for a 350whp car using an A523 and an upgraded clutch. Would using the 6 bolt be any problem at that power level or with those components?

Vigo
12-05-2011, 06:42 PM
I dont think there is a power limit issue.

But finding the right bolts for the 6 bolt flywheel is semi-difficult.

AZTurbo
12-05-2011, 06:54 PM
Luckily, I have access to an enormous amount of hardware - and still have the original bolts with the 6 bolter. Anyone know what length and pitch those bolts are?

Thanks for the reply!