94blk-lt1

this might be dumb but i would like to know anyways. would i be able to start my engine with out the transmisson on connected to the fly wheel? i just want to know cuz i need a torque converter and i just want to hear my new engine rumble!!

CrazyLT1

Ya I would think you can. I have never seen it done - but don't see how it would hurt anything.

LTgun_94

How are you going to go about this? You need the starter to be connected to the flywheel for the engine to be turned. I mean somebody correct me if im wrong!

aboatguy

I've seen engines run without trannys; however, they've been on test stands.

CrazyLT1

I think he means that the flywheel will be on - but the tranny just won't be connected to it. I don't see why this would be a problem....

LTgun_94

But still he needs some sort of starter-type mechanism to start the car, right?

CrazyLT1

Why not just use the starter...??

The transmission being off has no effect on the starter working or not

LTgun_94

Doesnt the transmission provide support for the starter?

CrazyLT1

Nope - not at all. The nose of the starter just goes into a hole cut out in the bell-housing. But the transmission doesnt support it at all

The 2 bolts holding the starter up are bolted directly into the engine block

LTgun_94

Alright...that is what was getting me!

seawolf06

yes, it will work. That's how they put engines on an engine dyno!

danhr

impact and fuel iv..... seen it done a lot of times at junk yards....

MyWifesZ28

Sounds right to me, I always though as long as the crank is balanced by both damper and flywheel, all is well

bingo

I cranked my last LT1 this way. It revs very quick.

94blk-lt1

ok kool. so i can do it? is there anything i should watch out for? the engine does move alot when the tranny isnt connected to it.