McLeod Flywheel Aluminum Chevrolet 2009+ LS-X/LT-X 8 Bolt Crank 168T - 0Bal
McLeod 560538 is a 15 lb, zero-balance aluminum flywheel for Chevrolet engines with the newer 8-bolt crankshaft flange: 2009-up LS-X engines such as the supercharged LSA, and the LT-X family. McLeod marks it for retrofit applications only, which makes it the flywheel for people putting a manual transmission behind an 8-bolt crate engine or a swap motor that was never paired with this clutch setup from the factory.
Like any flywheel it bolts to the crank, carries the 168-tooth ring gear for the starter and gives the clutch disc its rear friction face. The difference here is the mounting: an 8-bolt crank will not accept a 6-bolt flywheel, so swaps using these engines need a flywheel drilled for the 8-bolt pattern. McLeod cuts the body from 6061-T6 aluminum, bolts in a replaceable steel friction plate and fits a hardened 1045 steel ring gear. The listing notes it locates with a dowel pin and is zero balance, which suits these internally balanced engines; McLeod also calls it a crate engine flywheel. At about 15 lb it lets a boosted LSA or a high-revving LT build rpm quickly, which is where McLeod aims its aluminum line. Read our lightweight vs. stock flywheel guide for the street manners trade-off.
Count the bolts on the crank flange. Eight bolts means this pattern; six bolts means the 1997-2013 style, which takes the McLeod 560530 6-bolt flywheel instead. If you are replacing a worn flywheel, rule out disc, oil and hydraulic causes first with our clutch slipping guide and the flare vs. slip guide. Confirm your starter and bellhousing are set up for a 168-tooth flywheel.
McLeod lists 560538 as an aluminum flywheel for 2009-up Chevrolet LS-X and LT-X engines with the 8-bolt crank, 168 teeth, 15 lb, and labels it retrofit applications only. Our listing data describes it as a GM LSA retrofit conversion flywheel with a dowel pin and zero balance. It is not presented as a direct replacement for a car that left the factory with a manual and its own flywheel and clutch system, so if you are working on a factory-manual car, send us the year, VIN and engine code before ordering. Your clutch, bellhousing and release bearing also need to match; send us the part numbers if you are unsure. More parts are in our hard parts category, and our LS swap transmission guide helps choose the gearbox.
| Brand | McLeod Racing |
| Part number | 560538 |
| Fits | McLeod Flywheel Aluminum Chevrolet 2009+ LS-X/LT-X 8 Bolt Crank 168T - 0Bal |
| Vehicle fitment | Chevrolet 2009+ Ls-X/Lt-X 8 Bolt (2009) |
| Type | Flywheels |
| Condition | New |
| Ships | Same business day (in stock), from the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
McLeod lists it for 2009-up LS-X and LT-X engines with the 8-bolt crank, such as the LSA. Count your crank flange bolts; a 6-bolt engine needs the McLeod 560530.
McLeod intends it for conversions such as crate engine and manual swaps. If your car came from the factory with a manual behind this engine, give us the year and VIN first so we can confirm it is the right part.
Zero balance means the flywheel is neutral balanced with no counterweight, which is what internally balanced LS and LT engines use.
The friction surface is a replaceable steel plate bolted to the aluminum body, so a worn surface can be replaced rather than machining the aluminum.
McLeod's chart lists 11 mm crank bolts at 65 ft-lb and 3/8 in pressure plate bolts at 35 ft-lb. Use a crank holding tool and a crisscross pattern.
Yes. McLeod says the alignment pins must be used to locate the pressure plate. Some clutch kits, including the Super Street Pro LS-X kit, do not include them.
