The exact reason I didn't skimp on the flywheel/clutch for my 289, AND got a scatter shielt/blowproof bellhousing. I like my legs just the way they are. ~$150 for the billett SFI flywheel new and $100 for the used scatter shield, pretty cheap insurance.

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'99 F250 4x4 V10; '85 Ranger, 350hp 289, T5, 12.9@110.5
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