22RTE clutch/flywheel in 22RE setup????

**Yoda** · 04-23-2007, 11:57 AM

I was searching for a performance clutch for my son's 85 22RE 4X4. In comparing size, etc, I saw the 22RTE uses a 9 1/4" clutch (compared to a 8 7/8" for the 22RE)

I ordered the turbo clutch kit from NAPA (came with a asco/aisin clutch disk), and a new RTE flywheel. Crap, the new flywheel was only about $50. It cost me $55 to get the last flywheel surfaced!

In checking for fit, I bolted the flywheel and pressure plate to the engine, and bolted the W56 bell housing in place. Looking inside the bell housing, it looks REALLY close to the pressure plate, but I can rotate the engine without contact. They both use the same starter.

Has anyone done this before, and DOES IT WORK! Would like to know before I go beyond the point of returnability of the parts.

I will document what I did with photos for a writeup if I go through with the install.

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Bill · 04-23-2007, 12:01 PM

The only problem I see you running into is that the 22RTE tranny uses a 23 spline input, where as the W56 uses a 21. If the clutch disc actually fits on the trannyinput shaft you're good.

I'm using a 22RE clutch and W56 tranny on a 22RTE so I know it work that way, and I've got lots of room in the bell housing.

**Yoda** · 04-23-2007, 02:47 PM

Both disks were 1 1/8" 21 spline. I think the RTE output was 23 spline?

Are you using the turbo flywheel and pressure plate inside the w56 bellhousing? (or the regular non-turbo)

The picture taking begins tonight

**Yoda** · 04-23-2007, 08:54 PM

turbo flywheel (L) vs standard flywheel (R)

**Yoda** · 04-23-2007, 09:04 PM

Bellhousing clearance

RE is rusty image 1/2" clearance

RTE is shiney image 1/10" clearance

**Yoda** · 04-23-2007, 09:08 PM

More clearance pix

Faded · 05-03-2008, 08:29 PM

Did you ever get this sorted? Does it work?

**Yoda** · 05-03-2008, 08:47 PM

It was working great. I can't say it would work in all rigs, but in his 85 22RE it works fine.
He stopped driving it in December when we started the suspension lift.

JeEVeS · 04-12-2009, 07:28 PM

thats an awsome find, can you feel a more powerful grip through the clutch at all, i don't know if you could because thats more pressure plate clutch feel. I would assume that more area = more applyable torque.

Again nice find a let us know what happen,

im subscribed for the show.

04-23-2007, 12:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bill Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Calgary, AB, Can Posts: 690	The only problem I see you running into is that the 22RTE tranny uses a 23 spline input, where as the W56 uses a 21. If the clutch disc actually fits on the trannyinput shaft you're good. I'm using a 22RE clutch and W56 tranny on a 22RTE so I know it work that way, and I've got lots of room in the bell housing. __________________ 86 Turbo Pickup EB Street RV head EB 268 Cam V6 Brakes + MC A340F auto ---> W56 5-spd swap ...I want a bigger turbo...

04-23-2007, 02:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Yoda Super Moderator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 2,664	Both disks were 1 1/8" 21 spline. I think the RTE output was 23 spline? Are you using the turbo flywheel and pressure plate inside the w56 bellhousing? (or the regular non-turbo) The picture taking begins tonight __________________ David TLCA 14788 71 Landcruiser FJ-40 TBI 327, TH-350, Warn 8000, disk axle swap. 76 Landcruiser FJ-40 project/parts (haven't decided)

04-23-2007, 08:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
Yoda Super Moderator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 2,664	turbo flywheel (L) vs standard flywheel (R) Attached Thumbnails __________________ David TLCA 14788 71 Landcruiser FJ-40 TBI 327, TH-350, Warn 8000, disk axle swap. 76 Landcruiser FJ-40 project/parts (haven't decided)

04-23-2007, 09:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
Yoda Super Moderator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 2,664	Bellhousing clearance RE is rusty image 1/2" clearance RTE is shiney image 1/10" clearance Attached Thumbnails __________________ David TLCA 14788 71 Landcruiser FJ-40 TBI 327, TH-350, Warn 8000, disk axle swap. 76 Landcruiser FJ-40 project/parts (haven't decided) Last edited by Yoda; 04-23-2007 at 09:06 PM.

04-23-2007, 09:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
Yoda Super Moderator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 2,664	More clearance pix Attached Thumbnails __________________ David TLCA 14788 71 Landcruiser FJ-40 TBI 327, TH-350, Warn 8000, disk axle swap. 76 Landcruiser FJ-40 project/parts (haven't decided)

05-03-2008, 08:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
Faded Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Iona, ID Posts: 186	Did you ever get this sorted? Does it work? __________________ 1991 Truck 2WD 22RE 5SPD

05-03-2008, 08:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
Yoda Super Moderator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 2,664	It was working great. I can't say it would work in all rigs, but in his 85 22RE it works fine. He stopped driving it in December when we started the suspension lift. __________________ David TLCA 14788 71 Landcruiser FJ-40 TBI 327, TH-350, Warn 8000, disk axle swap. 76 Landcruiser FJ-40 project/parts (haven't decided)

04-12-2009, 07:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
JeEVeS Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 197	thats an awsome find, can you feel a more powerful grip through the clutch at all, i don't know if you could because thats more pressure plate clutch feel. I would assume that more area = more applyable torque. Again nice find a let us know what happen, im subscribed for the show.

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