8 bolt flywheel Cobra conversion

[Bradley G]

If you converted to a forged Cobra setup what 8 bolt flywheel did you go with and where did you get it?

[chief455]

If you converted to a forged Cobra setup what 8 bolt flywheel did you go with and where did you get it?
justbob?
he had both a flexplate and now a flywheel.
I bought one (SFI flexplate) for my Cobra motor - I'll find the brand....
Brand: Performance Automatic (http://www.adtr.net/store/index.php?route=product/manufacturer/product&manufacturer_id=52)
Product Code: PAX_flexplate PAX28111
164 tooth flexplate internal balance
Features 10.5 in. and 11.5 in. Ford bolt patterns, and 10.75 in. and 11.5 in. GM bolt patterns.
Meets SFI 29.1 safety ratings
Available in either 6 bolt or 8 bolt crankshaft bolt patterns
6 bolt configuration commonly found on all Crown Victorias and Panthers, most Mustang GTs 96-04 and Mach 1s
8 bolt configuration commonly found on Mustang Cobras and in some 5.4 truck motors.

Same part, different brand name:
PRW#-1828111
http://www.jegs.com/i/PRW/228/1828111/10002/-1?CAWELAID=230006180001068234&CAGPSPN=pla&catargetid=230006180000849544&cadevice=c&gclid=CIaGi_XmpMgCFQsXHwod1HUH 8A
forget where I bought it, just Googled it and found the best price....

[Bradley G]

Thanks Chief!

[chief455]

Thanks Chief!
you're welcome!
FYI - when I was researching, other brands make them in 8 bolt also, JW 'The Wheel' are a top quality flexplate, I've run them before. They are heavier than most, and help reduce any crank vibration. If you have the coin, you might want to consider pay more/get more...you have options.

[justbob]

My flex plate I got off EBay for about $40. It was off a mid 2000's truck. Never made it on the car though, Brandon took it off my hands. When I dropped in the Cobra block I used the flywheel from the '12 GT500 I got the trans from. Next up will be a McLeod SFI unit.

Sorry, not much help here.

Last I knew, any 8 bolt 164 tooth mod motor were the same fit but slight difference in T/C bolt patterns. IIRC there is two different configurations.


Builder Of Badassery

[MOTOWN]

I also have the PRW flexplate

[Bradley G]

All the reviews say that the holes don't line up.
Trying to keep this as plug and play as possible

[martyo]

I am going to send you a text in a few minutes.

[martyo]

I am going to send you a text in a few minutes.

Did you get my text?

[Bradley G]

No Martin I did not see it

[martyo]

No Martin I did not see it

Do you have my number?

[99SVT]

I used a new Ford truck flywheel for about $65-70. The only issue was the small pattern holes had to be enlarged, they had pilot holes in the correct spots. A few minutes to enlarge the holes and chamfer the edges and it was good to go.

[babbage]

you're welcome!
FYI - when I was researching, other brands make them in 8 bolt also, JW 'The Wheel' are a top quality flexplate, I've run them before. They are heavier than most, and help reduce any crank vibration. If you have the coin, you might want to consider pay more/get more...you have options.

link on summitracing. $211

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/jpt-n93002-468/overview/

[Bradley G]

Do you have my number?

Yes thanks for your input!

[Bradley G]

link on summitracing. $211

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/jpt-n93002-468/overview/

That's the one I ordered.
I know I'm out of touch when I don't want to have to modify parts to.get them to work!

[chief455]

That's the one I ordered.
I know I'm out of touch when I don't want to have to modify parts to.get them to work!
That's a nice flexplate - glad I suggested it ;)

I loved the one I had before, top quality and very heavy compared to the others offered. Hope she lines up perfectly for you :beer:

[Bradley G]

I sprung for the ARP bolts too , in another thread I started , a member suggested these .
Don't want to be chincy after all this!

[chief455]

I sprung for the ARP bolts too , in another thread I started , a member suggested these .
Don't want to be chincy after all this!

Wise move.

[MOTOWN]

I sprung for the ARP bolts too , in another thread I started , a member suggested these .
Don't want to be chincy after all this!

Excellent choice on the flexplate, and Arp bolts!

[fastblackmerc]

I sprung for the ARP bolts too , in another thread I started , a member suggested these .
Don't want to be chincy after all this!

Can't go wrong using ARP fasteners!