I have a T56 and clutch from an LT1 car and a 2 piece rear main seal engine. I know Centerforce makes a flywheel for this setup ($$$$$$$) but I got thinking. From what I understand the older engines had a larger flywheel bolt pattern than the newer ones and neutral balanced flywheels while the one piece rear seal engines have a smaller bolt circle and a weight cast into the flywheel. Correct me if I'm wrong, I've never seen the 2 side by side to compare.
I'm wondering what's stopping me from machining the LT1 flywheel to fit my engine- boring the centre hole, redrilling the bolt holes, machining the weight off and having it balanced. Anything I've missed? Might be worth trying since machine time is free for me and the LT1 flywheel is pretty much a paperweight right now...
Any thoughts?
Phill