Salem95XE

Thanks for the info (and the welcome). I would be just fine with using a stock-type clutch setup off the 3.3....provided everything will fit correctly(not sure). I'm primarily concerned with starter-to-flywheel differences vs the 3.0 stuff. I just want to have all the correct pieces.....and make sure that I buy the correct clutch assy... before I pull the Pathy apart. I know I'll run into surprises along the way. However, whatever I can minimize, the better off I'll be. I was finally able to measure a 3.0 flywheel....so now I just need to get my hands on a 3.3 flywheel and see how similar they are. This is going to be fun

When I was deciding on a lift ( I didn't want extreme), I looked at a bunch of Pathys online and decided that I didn't like seeing all the frame hanging down below on the vehicles that had the 3" BL ...it just looked ugly (imo). It also didn't make sense to me to raise the body, unless I was going to stuff the largest tire under it (which I wasn't) possible to get the most possible ground clearance. I ended up spending the money and getting the UCAs, and did the JGC spring swap, and I'm happy with it. The vehicle handles very well, and has a nice ride that's not too "bouncy". Just my $.02

I'm not sure if you are experiencing the same problem as I am..but I've narrowed mine down to piston skirt "slap" when the engine is cold. As it warms up, it goes away completely. Mileage on mine is 140k, but I'm HARD on it as far as rev's go. I've been driving it for 2 years this way, and I could probably easily drive it for 2 more, but have decided that it's time for another engine since the rear main is now leaking more than a bit.

So....a big thanks to some "masked-man" by the name of 88pathoffroad for leading me to this site while I was out to dinner at the local Sizzler the other night. I came out to what I initially thought was one of those "Sorry I hit your truck" memos stuck to my windshield, only to find that it was actually a "Hey check this site out" note....so HERE I AM! Anyway, here's my question....hopefully someone here knows the answer: What flywheel should I use on a vg33 swap into my 95XE? I haven't had the ability to measure the difference between the 2 flywheels....primarily because I'm still driving my Pathy. I'm super-charging the 3.3, so I will obviously want the most holding power possible to support the added torque/hp. Any ideas on which combo will fit? I'm not opposed to a Fidanza/ACT type unit either...just need to know, hopefully in advance....what will fit. Thanks in advance.