305 /350 FLEXPLATE Question ??

[Bob1942]

[b]I am putting a 305 /5.0 engine from a 1991 Camaro into my 88 G20 Van ...I am replacing the worn out 350/5.7 that came with the van ... Can I use the same Flexplate or as some call it "Flywheel" that was on the 5.7 ? I was told to be careful about this because some engines are balanced differently ? Everything about these engines SEEMS to be identical except for the cylinder bore both are single piece rear main seal engines ... I don't want to put my van all together and then find I need a different flexplate ? and I don,t know how to be sure I got the right one ? I am going to post this on the camaro and van forums too ...THANKS GUYS ! BOB

[malletslinger]

Wait a socond...wouldnt those engines be made for different applications?
A 350 from a truck and a 350 from a camaro have different interior componnents and are made for drivetrains of different gear ratios arent they?
One is designed for more torque and the other for more HP, or am I mistaken???

[wrightz28]

I do believe it's mostly all in the cylinder head and valve train design.

[hardparts]

if they are both one piece or both 2 piece rear seal then they use the same flexplate.