Flywheel Help

the real shocker · November 12th, 2007, 11:14 AM

Im doing a 3650 to T45 swap in my '02 GT....

Im also upgrading my stock clutch to a stage 2 at the same time...

here is my dilemma. I'm ordering a new flywheel.... Which do I get?

Do I get a flywheel for a 2002 Romeo motor? Or do I get a pre 2001 flywheel for the windsor to complement the T45?

I didnt realize it made any difference, but my connection at my local Ford dealership told me there was

Thanks in advance!

00vabchgt · November 12th, 2007, 11:18 AM

the Romeo motors have a 6 bolt crank, so they need a 6 bolt flywheel. Windsors have an 8 bolt crank, so they need an 8 bolt flywheel. it's based on what crank you have in the engine...
since you have an '02, you have a Romeo motor and therefore, a 6 bolt crank
and why would you swap a 3650 for a T45?

the real shocker · November 12th, 2007, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by 00vabchgt

the Romeo motors have a 6 bolt crank, so they need a 6 bolt flywheel. Windsors have an 8 bolt crank, so they need an 8 bolt flywheel. it's based on what crank you have in the engine...
since you have an '02, you have a Romeo motor and therefore, a 6 bolt crank
and why would you swap a 3650 for a T45?

Thanks

Found a freshly rebuilt T45 for really cheap

Its just gonna be in long enough for me to beef up the 3650.... its in desparate need of new synchros/shift fork

Black Bullitt · November 12th, 2007, 11:23 AM

Save your money on both and just buy a T56 swap and call it a day.

the real shocker · November 12th, 2007, 11:24 AM

Would be nice....

00vabchgt · November 12th, 2007, 11:27 AM

oh, ok. so it's really just to keep the car on the road while the tranny gets beefed up?
you may have issues with the clutch, i'm not sure. some clutches like the Spec stage 1 is built for either the t45, 3650 or the T56, but the stage 2 only fits the 3650 and T56. i'm thinking that a stage 2 clutch for the 3650 won't work with the T45

the real shocker · November 12th, 2007, 11:31 AM

i had never heard that.... my roommate has a Spec stage 2 on his 2000 GT w/ a T45

the real shocker · November 12th, 2007, 11:32 AM

and yes.... its just to keep it on the road.... its my only means of transportation

00vabchgt · November 12th, 2007, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by the real shocker

i had never heard that.... my roommate has a Spec stage 2 on his 2000 GT w/ a T45

yeah, what i mean is that they make 2 different clutches, one for the T5 and T45, and one for the 3650 and T56. sorry for not clarifying...

the real shocker · November 12th, 2007, 11:36 AM

got ya... ok thanks for all the help

00vabchgt · November 12th, 2007, 11:45 AM

no prob...

limited · November 12th, 2007, 02:48 PM

the 3650 uses a 11 in clutch and the t45 uses a 10.5 in clutch.the input shafts are the same(10 spline). use the clutch for a 3650,the t45 pressure plate won't bolt to the flywheel

November 12th, 2007, 11:14 AM	#1
the real shocker Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.00 @ 105 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 1,460	Flywheel Help Im doing a 3650 to T45 swap in my '02 GT.... Im also upgrading my stock clutch to a stage 2 at the same time... here is my dilemma. I'm ordering a new flywheel.... Which do I get? Do I get a flywheel for a 2002 Romeo motor? Or do I get a pre 2001 flywheel for the windsor to complement the T45? I didnt realize it made any difference, but my connection at my local Ford dealership told me there was Thanks in advance! __________________ 02 GT - SOLD

November 12th, 2007, 11:18 AM	#2
00vabchgt MM Fanatic 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 3,875	the Romeo motors have a 6 bolt crank, so they need a 6 bolt flywheel. Windsors have an 8 bolt crank, so they need an 8 bolt flywheel. it's based on what crank you have in the engine... since you have an '02, you have a Romeo motor and therefore, a 6 bolt crank and why would you swap a 3650 for a T45? __________________ Submariners Do It Deeper

November 12th, 2007, 11:23 AM	#4
Black Bullitt Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 169	Save your money on both and just buy a T56 swap and call it a day. __________________ 2001 Mustang Bullitt #5427 TOTAL LOSS SELLING ALL PARTS http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...2-3-500-a.html

November 12th, 2007, 11:24 AM	#5
the real shocker Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.00 @ 105 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 1,460	Would be nice.... __________________ 02 GT - SOLD

November 12th, 2007, 11:27 AM	#6
00vabchgt MM Fanatic 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 3,875	oh, ok. so it's really just to keep the car on the road while the tranny gets beefed up? you may have issues with the clutch, i'm not sure. some clutches like the Spec stage 1 is built for either the t45, 3650 or the T56, but the stage 2 only fits the 3650 and T56. i'm thinking that a stage 2 clutch for the 3650 won't work with the T45 __________________ Submariners Do It Deeper

November 12th, 2007, 11:31 AM	#7
the real shocker Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.00 @ 105 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 1,460	i had never heard that.... my roommate has a Spec stage 2 on his 2000 GT w/ a T45 __________________ 02 GT - SOLD

November 12th, 2007, 11:32 AM	#8
the real shocker Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.00 @ 105 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 1,460	and yes.... its just to keep it on the road.... its my only means of transportation __________________ 02 GT - SOLD

November 12th, 2007, 11:36 AM	#10
the real shocker Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.00 @ 105 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 1,460	got ya... ok thanks for all the help __________________ 02 GT - SOLD

November 12th, 2007, 11:45 AM	#11
00vabchgt MM Fanatic 2000 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 3,875	no prob... __________________ Submariners Do It Deeper

November 12th, 2007, 02:48 PM	#12
limited Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tacoma,Washington Posts: 326	the 3650 uses a 11 in clutch and the t45 uses a 10.5 in clutch.the input shafts are the same(10 spline). use the clutch for a 3650,the t45 pressure plate won't bolt to the flywheel __________________ 99 limited edition conv. KB 2.1 9 psi intercooled.vt stage 3 blower cams,gt40 fp/bap,vt covers,frpp 3:73's,demolet cai,accufab 75mm tb,Sct Ba 2400,tri-ax,bfg kdw's,magnaflows Tuned by Joe at http://www.tricktuners.com

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