Ford 4.6/5.4L 96-01 Steel Flywheel 8 Bolt

The McLEOD Ford 4.6/5.4L 96-01 Steel Flywheel 8 Bolt is a purpose-built internal balance flywheel engineered for Ford Modular engine platforms spanning the 1996–2001 model years. This steel flywheel delivers the thermal stability and rotational consistency demanded by high-performance applications, whether for street duty, track preparation, or engine rebuilds requiring OEM-spec or upgraded driveline geometry.

Specified at 164 teeth and 24 pounds, this 8-bolt crank attachment integrates with Ford Modular engines via internal balance design, meaning counterweights are cast into the crankshaft itself rather than added to the flywheel. This configuration maintains precise engine balance and minimizes rotating mass inefficiency. The steel construction resists the heat cycling and stress common in sustained performance driving, offering superior durability over cast-iron alternatives while maintaining stock-compatible engagement with OEM and performance clutch systems. At 21.56 pounds actual, this flywheel provides the inertia characteristics necessary for smooth engagement without excessive cranking resistance.

Buyers restoring or upgrading 4.6L and 5.4L Modular engines—whether Mustang, truck, or platform-agnostic builds—require verified fitment to the correct bolt pattern and balance specification. This 8-bolt design serves that critical requirement. McLEOD's standing in the performance community rests on precision manufacturing tolerances; this part is engineered to original Ford specifications while meeting the durability demands of non-stock power outputs.