Are Buick BB & Chevelle 396 flywheel the same?

Discussion in 'Street/strip 400/430/455' started by BuickV8Mike, Sep 25, 2022.

  1. BuickV8Mike

    BuickV8Mike SD Buick Fan

    Hey all,
    Just wondering if the Chevelle one
    would work on my Buick?

    Thanks,
    Mike
     
  2. newmexguy

    newmexguy Well-Known Member

    Am almost certain, no. BOPC all had differing flexplates/flywheels as the ring gear counts, diameters, and probably weights and bolt circles were not the same.
     
  3. BuickV8Mike

    BuickV8Mike SD Buick Fan

    Thanks for the info NewMexGuy!
     
  4. BrunoD

    BrunoD Looking for Fast Eddie

    In case you need a Buick flexplate,I have about half a dozen of them .A couple are just as good as new .Bruno.
     
    Last edited: Oct 6, 2022
  5. Schurkey

    Schurkey Silver Level contributor

    Among the differences would be the crankshaft bolt pattern, and the fact that the 396 flywheel is neutral-balanced, where the BBB flywheel will have deliberate offset weight (via drilling the opposite side) to assist in engine balance.

    The BBB flywheel is match-balanced to the engine; ideally you'd have the replacement balanced to the same spec as the original flywheel that came with the engine. Nobody does, though.

    [Edited to remove "flexplate" and replace with "flywheel".]
     
    Last edited: Sep 26, 2022
  6. Stevem

    Stevem Well-Known Member

    :D The only similaritys are that when bolted to a Crank they spin, they house a pilot bushing and the pressure plate bolts to them..
     
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