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Old 07-09-2005, 12:34 PM   #1
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Default Changing 3.9 to 4.0 in EA

I have a 89 ea fairmont and im about to convert to manual, then a month or so after that i will have finished my 4litre for it, does the 4 litre engine accept the 3.9 manual flywheel and clutch?
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Old 07-09-2005, 12:35 PM   #2
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im pretty sure i read somewhere that they dont line up....i might be wrong tho
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Old 07-09-2005, 12:38 PM   #3
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3.9 Flywheel and clutch will fit on 4.0L crank.
I would go a 4.0L flywheel and clutch though since it is a fair bit stronger.
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Old 07-09-2005, 12:46 PM   #4
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but the t5 box physically bolts to 3.9 and 4.0 blocks?
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Old 07-09-2005, 12:54 PM   #5
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Yes it does... only complication is when AU Engines are involved.
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Old 07-09-2005, 12:55 PM   #6
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I just put a t5 box into my 4L eb i used the 3.9 flywheel and clutch had to problems at all.
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Old 07-09-2005, 12:57 PM   #7
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thanks lads,
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Old 07-09-2005, 09:48 PM   #8
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i put a 4.0 in my ea but it had the fly wheel and reco gihabox but i think it should go on ok you can only try i had to change the intire loom and chip
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