fortcollinsram
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What is the difference? I know you need different flywheels but why? What are the mechanical and physical differences in the engine?
Thanks,
Chris
Thanks,
Chris
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Internally vs. Externally balanced...
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Well, internally balanced engines do not need a balanced flywheel. I believe that these are all small blocks but not the 400. I am not so certain about the big blocks but I do know that the 454 is not internally balanced and needs a balanced flywheel. So it works out that the flywheel from a 454 and the 400 are interchangable. Hopes this helps some.
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What about a 383 that is internally balanced?
70~K5
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NO! NO! NO! A 454 and sb400 use diferent flywheels.
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if the machine shop internally balanced the 383 then you would use parts from another internally balanced engine like the 350.......would require parts like the damper, flexplate ie..
but if you just threw in the 400 crank into the 350 block then you would have to use the 400 damper and flexplate
if the machine shop internally balanced the 383 then you would use parts from another internally balanced engine like the 350.......would require parts like the damper, flexplate ie..
but if you just threw in the 400 crank into the 350 block then you would have to use the 400 damper and flexplate
marv_springer
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An internally balanced engine uses a flywheel and damper that ARE balanced (no imbalance). So the rest of the rotating/reciprocating assembly is balanced to the best condition (which by the way is a compromise at best) with the counterweights on the crank.
An externally balanced engine uses a flywheel and damper that have "built in" imbalance to work in conjunction with the counterweights on the crank to bring the whole assembly into optimum balance... So this is why the bolt pattern will be skewed so that the flywheel can only be installed one way.
BTW, the only way a "perfect" balance could be achieved is with counter rotating shafts going at 2 times crank speed.
Marv
An externally balanced engine uses a flywheel and damper that have "built in" imbalance to work in conjunction with the counterweights on the crank to bring the whole assembly into optimum balance... So this is why the bolt pattern will be skewed so that the flywheel can only be installed one way.
BTW, the only way a "perfect" balance could be achieved is with counter rotating shafts going at 2 times crank speed.
Marv
Didn't Chevy do the counter rotating balance shafts on the newer 4.3 V-6's? A 90 degree V-6 is a pretty unblanced motor at the best of times...
Rene
Rene
marv_springer
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Yes, Chevy tried a version of the counter balance shafts with the 4.3.
And yes, an EVEN fire 90* bent six brings on balance problems. In fact the stock balance was intended to send the majority of resulting imbalance forces into the horizontal plane so that the motor mounts would hopefully soak it up.
Also why all the "full race" competition 90* V6's used a "straight pin / odd-fire" crank. This crank is balanced as easy as a V8 because of it's "common pin" crank journals.
Whew... got off into this a little more than I maybe should've... Sorry to be so wordy!
Marv
And yes, an EVEN fire 90* bent six brings on balance problems. In fact the stock balance was intended to send the majority of resulting imbalance forces into the horizontal plane so that the motor mounts would hopefully soak it up.
Also why all the "full race" competition 90* V6's used a "straight pin / odd-fire" crank. This crank is balanced as easy as a V8 because of it's "common pin" crank journals.
Whew... got off into this a little more than I maybe should've... Sorry to be so wordy!
Marv
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Now that you put it like that, I bought a 400 flexplate, and 400 dampner, so I suppose I should buy a 400 flywheel. /forums/images/icons/frown.gif
Thanks for the information.
Now I understand how a 350 unbalanced dampner and unblanced flywheel would WORK!
Thanks for the information.
Now I understand how a 350 unbalanced dampner and unblanced flywheel would WORK!
NO! NO! NO! A 454 and sb400 use diferent flywheels
Thats interesting to hear because I have switched them around with no trouble. I took out a 454 out of my chevelle that had a manual and put in a 400 that was in front of an automatic. I know other people that have done the same. What are the differences? I wouldnt want to be giving out bad advice. Thanks.
Thats interesting to hear because I have switched them around with no trouble. I took out a 454 out of my chevelle that had a manual and put in a 400 that was in front of an automatic. I know other people that have done the same. What are the differences? I wouldnt want to be giving out bad advice. Thanks.
chevyracing
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Now that you put it like that, I bought a 400 flexplate, and 400 dampner, so I suppose I should buy a 400 flywheel.
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So, are you putting a flexplate and flywheel on this engine. If so, please post pics.
John
Now that you put it like that, I bought a 400 flexplate, and 400 dampner, so I suppose I should buy a 400 flywheel.
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So, are you putting a flexplate and flywheel on this engine. If so, please post pics.
John
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Oops, I really need to start proof-reading my posts.
I have been running the 383 for over five years now, with a TH350. I have the trans and x-fer (203) needed to convert it to a manual. My last debate is to wait and get the doubler and a hydraulic setup.
TIA
TO
I have been running the 383 for over five years now, with a TH350. I have the trans and x-fer (203) needed to convert it to a manual. My last debate is to wait and get the doubler and a hydraulic setup.
TIA
TO
