ATP Parts Z-294 Clutch Flywheel

ATP Parts Z-294 Clutch Flywheel

ATP Parts Z-294 is a manual transmission clutch flywheel built for applications that use an externally balanced 400 cid small block. It provides the friction surface for the clutch disc and includes starter ring gear teeth for reliable engagement. For Chevrolet and Pontiac V8 applications that need a replacement flywheel with the correct dimensions, Z-294 is built to match original fit and function.

Key Features

• Part number: Z-294
• 14.13" outside diameter with 168 teeth
• 0.473" thickness at teeth
• 2.47" inside diameter
• 12 to 14 pitch flywheel specification
• Weight added: yes
• Built for 11 inch clutch use on externally balanced 400 cid small block engines
• Replacement clutch flywheel for manual transmission applications

Detailed Description

The ATP Parts Z-294 clutch flywheel is a direct replacement component for manual transmission vehicles that rely on a flywheel-mounted clutch assembly. It provides the smooth contact surface needed by the clutch disc while also carrying the starter ring gear teeth. This flywheel is specified for externally balanced engine applications and is sized at 14.13 inches outside diameter with 168 teeth, making it a fitment-specific solution for select Chevrolet and Pontiac models. The Z-294 part number is also referenced in aftermarket catalogs under related numbers such as LuK LFW100 and Pioneer FW-102 for the same application.

Compatible With 1967-1980 Chevrolet and Pontiac V8 applications listed below, including Chevrolet El Camino, Malibu, Monte Carlo, Bel Air, Caprice, Impala, K10, K20, K30, G20, G30, and Pontiac Firebird, LeMans, Grand Am, Grand Prix, GTO, Bonneville, Catalina, Tempest, Laurentian, and Parisienne. Verify engine balance and clutch cover requirements before installation.

Common Reasons for Replacement

• Cracked or broken flywheel surface
• Damaged starter ring gear teeth
• Clutch chatter or uneven clutch engagement
• Heat checking or scoring on the friction surface
• Flywheel wear on externally balanced small block applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm that the engine is externally balanced and that the vehicle uses the correct 168-tooth, 14.13" flywheel specification before installation. Match the clutch cover and clutch disc to the 11 inch application noted for this part. Inspect the starter engagement and mating surfaces during service, and follow factory torque and service procedures for the vehicle.

Quality Assurance

ATP Parts flywheels are built to provide fit and function aligned with the original part, supporting durability and long service life in manual transmission use.