Clutch / Flywheel Requirements

[mtnxtreme]

Pulled my 79 454 from my 65 to do some work, the clutch as a wear item, I'm going replace, but the flywheel looks decent, I know they used to cut them / reface back in the day, is it worth it, does anyone still do it ? Also I see flywheels listed as internal and external balance, how do I know which to use ? And lastly, as just a street rod with a 454 stock bore, heads, large cam, with intake and headers, is it imperative a use a blow proof SFI style bell housing or will the stock aluminum unit suffice ?

[MT65]

Any reputable machine shop can resurface your flywheel…the bell housing is a personal choice, kinda like an insurance policy you never want to cash in….really depends on how hard you turn the engine…..

[mtnxtreme]

Originally Posted by MT65

Any reputable machine shop can resurface your flywheel…the bell housing is a personal choice, kinda like an insurance policy you never want to cash in….really depends on how hard you turn the engine…..

Kind of what I figured, thanks !