1980 Pontiac Sunbird Flywheels

Keep Your 1980 Pontiac Sunbird in Top Shape with Quality Flywheels

Whether you’re repairing or upgrading your Flywheel, using high-quality parts is key to keeping your 1980 Pontiac Sunbird looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Flywheel Shims, Clutch Flywheel Covers, and Flywheel Ring Gears. Whether you’re replacing a damaged part or enhancing your truck’s style and protection, you’ll find exactly what you need to get the job done right.

Competitive Prices and Extensive Inventory

The average price for a 1980 Pontiac Sunbird Flywheel at Advance Auto Parts is around $49.13, with a range that starts at $23.99 and goes up to $69.99. With 6 options in stock from 2 trusted brands, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like FLYWHEEL SHIM, FLYWHEEL SHIM, and Automatic Transmission Flex Plate start at just $23.99 and offer a great balance of form and function.

Explore Related Parts

While you’re upgrading or replacing your Flywheel, don’t forget to check out other key components like Clutch Kits and Clutch Release Bearings. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1980 Pontiac Sunbird in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 1980 Pontiac Sunbird Flywheels

ATP – ATP Flywheel Shim (Part No.GS-8)

ATP Flywheel Shim

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$27.99
ATP Flywheel Shim

ATP – FLYWHEEL SHIM (Part No.GS-2)

FLYWHEEL SHIM

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$27.99
FLYWHEEL SHIM

ATP – FLYWHEEL SHIM (Part No.GS-9)

FLYWHEEL SHIM

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$23.99
FLYWHEEL SHIM

ATP – FLYWHEEL SHIM (Part No.GS-11)

FLYWHEEL SHIM

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$25.99
FLYWHEEL SHIM

ATP – FLYWHEEL SHIM (Part No.GS-10)

FLYWHEEL SHIM

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$26.99
FLYWHEEL SHIM

Mr. Gasket – Flywheel Dust Cover (Part No.5135)

Flywheel Dust Cover

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$69.99
Keeps dust, rocks, and debris out of the flex plate and torque converter. *Needs modification for Olds/Pontiac Starters on the driver’s side.

Product Features:
  • Heavy Gauge Chrome Plated Steel
  • Direct Replacement Bolt On
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ATP – Flywheel Ring Gear (Part No.ZA-512)

Flywheel Ring Gear

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$33.99
The ring gear has teeth which engage with the starter motor allowing the engine to crank over and start. Repeated engagement with the starter results in worn or broken ring gear teeth. Once this is diagnosed, the ring gear must be replaced. ATP ring gears are designed to fit and function just like the original part to ensure durability and long life.

Product Features:
  • Manufactured to meet or exceed original equipment specs
  • Eliminates grinding from damaged teeth
  • Increases starter drive life
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ATP – Automatic Transmission Flex Plate (Part No.Z-142)

Automatic Transmission Flex Plate

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$46.99
Vehicles with automatic transmissions have a flex plate. The flex plates connects the engine and transmission. Most flex plates are made of a thick piece of sheet metal with bolt holes for the torque converter and teeth for the starter. The job of a flex plate is to allow for expansion of the torque converter as engine RPM increases. The constant expansion and contraction of a flex plate over time can result cracks and/or shearing of the flex plate. A damaged flex plate can create serious (expensive) damage. Broken flex plates can not be repaired, they must be replaced. ATP flex plates are made of high quality steel and contain the correct bolt hole spacing and ring gear teeth just like the original part to ensure long life and durability

Product Features:
  • Balanced to factory specs
  • Fit and function like the original parts
  • Restores normal operation
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ATP – Automatic Transmission Flex Plate (Part No.Z-156)

Automatic Transmission Flex Plate

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$60.99
Vehicles with automatic transmissions have a flex plate. The flex plates connects the engine and transmission. Most flex plates are made of a thick piece of sheet metal with bolt holes for the torque converter and teeth for the starter. The job of a flex plate is to allow for expansion of the torque converter as engine RPM increases. The constant expansion and contraction of a flex plate over time can result cracks and/or shearing of the flex plate. A damaged flex plate can create serious (expensive) damage. Broken flex plates can not be repaired, they must be replaced. ATP flex plates are made of high quality steel and contain the correct bolt hole spacing and ring gear teeth just like the original part to ensure long life and durability

Product Features:
  • Balanced to factory specs
  • Fit and function like the original parts
  • Restores normal operation
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Lakewood – Power Train (Part No.RM-922)

Power Train

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$139.99
Power Train

ATP – Automatic Transmission Flex Plate (Part No.Z-217)

Automatic Transmission Flex Plate

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$65.99
Vehicles with automatic transmissions have a flex plate. The flex plates connects the engine and transmission. Most flex plates are made of a thick piece of sheet metal with bolt holes for the torque converter and teeth for the starter. The job of a flex plate is to allow for expansion of the torque converter as engine RPM increases. The constant expansion and contraction of a flex plate over time can result cracks and/or shearing of the flex plate. A damaged flex plate can create serious (expensive) damage. Broken flex plates can not be repaired, they must be replaced. ATP flex plates are made of high quality steel and contain the correct bolt hole spacing and ring gear teeth just like the original part to ensure long life and durability

Product Features:
  • Balanced to factory specs
  • Fit and function like the original parts
  • Restores normal operation
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LuK – OE Quality Flywheel (Part No.LFW162)

OE Quality Flywheel

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$81.99
LuK: New flywheels are a smart alternative! The flywheel is an integral part of clutch replacement. It must provide a smooth, flat surface for proper clutch operation. Pairing your clutch set with a new LuK flywheel is a smart, cost-effective alternative to resurfacing. All new – never remanufactured – every component is engineered and manufactured to OE specifications, including ring gear and dowel pins.
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ATP – Automatic Transmission Flex Plate (Part No.Z-117)

Automatic Transmission Flex Plate

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$53.99
Vehicles with automatic transmissions have a flex plate. The flex plates connects the engine and transmission. Most flex plates are made of a thick piece of sheet metal with bolt holes for the torque converter and teeth for the starter. The job of a flex plate is to allow for expansion of the torque converter as engine RPM increases. The constant expansion and contraction of a flex plate over time can result cracks and/or shearing of the flex plate. A damaged flex plate can create serious (expensive) damage. Broken flex plates can not be repaired, they must be replaced. ATP flex plates are made of high quality steel and contain the correct bolt hole spacing and ring gear teeth just like the original part to ensure long life and durability

Product Features:
  • Balanced to factory specs
  • Fit and function like the original parts
  • Restores normal operation
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Lakewood – Power Train (Part No.RM-901)

Power Train

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$249.99
Power Train

Lakewood – Power Train (Part No.RM-920)

Power Train

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$263.99
Power Train

Lakewood – Power Train (Part No.RM-902)

Power Train

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$222.99
Power Train

ATP – Automatic Transmission Flex Plate (Part No.Z-149)

Automatic Transmission Flex Plate

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$54.99
Vehicles with automatic transmissions have a flex plate. The flex plates connects the engine and transmission. Most flex plates are made of a thick piece of sheet metal with bolt holes for the torque converter and teeth for the starter. The job of a flex plate is to allow for expansion of the torque converter as engine RPM increases. The constant expansion and contraction of a flex plate over time can result cracks and/or shearing of the flex plate. A damaged flex plate can create serious (expensive) damage. Broken flex plates can not be repaired, they must be replaced. ATP flex plates are made of high quality steel and contain the correct bolt hole spacing and ring gear teeth just like the original part to ensure long life and durability

Product Features:
  • Balanced to factory specs
  • Fit and function like the original parts
  • Restores normal operation
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ATP – Automatic Transmission Flex Plate (Part No.Z-218)

Automatic Transmission Flex Plate

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$62.99
Vehicles with automatic transmissions have a flex plate. The flex plates connects the engine and transmission. Most flex plates are made of a thick piece of sheet metal with bolt holes for the torque converter and teeth for the starter. The job of a flex plate is to allow for expansion of the torque converter as engine RPM increases. The constant expansion and contraction of a flex plate over time can result cracks and/or shearing of the flex plate. A damaged flex plate can create serious (expensive) damage. Broken flex plates can not be repaired, they must be replaced. ATP flex plates are made of high quality steel and contain the correct bolt hole spacing and ring gear teeth just like the original part to ensure long life and durability

Product Features:
  • Balanced to factory specs
  • Fit and function like the original parts
  • Restores normal operation
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ATP – Automatic Transmission Flex Plate (Part No.Z-114)

Automatic Transmission Flex Plate

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$49.99
Vehicles with automatic transmissions have a flex plate. The flex plates connects the engine and transmission. Most flex plates are made of a thick piece of sheet metal with bolt holes for the torque converter and teeth for the starter. The job of a flex plate is to allow for expansion of the torque converter as engine RPM increases. The constant expansion and contraction of a flex plate over time can result cracks and/or shearing of the flex plate. A damaged flex plate can create serious (expensive) damage. Broken flex plates can not be repaired, they must be replaced. ATP flex plates are made of high quality steel and contain the correct bolt hole spacing and ring gear teeth just like the original part to ensure long life and durability

Product Features:
  • Balanced to factory specs
  • Fit and function like the original parts
  • Restores normal operation
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Hays – Flywhl:55-85 V6:Sbc:Bbc:348-409:14Lb:168 (Part No.20-130HYS)

Flywhl:55-85 V6:Sbc:Bbc:348-409:14Lb:168

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$667.99
Flywhl:55-85 V6:Sbc:Bbc:348-409:14Lb:168

Most Popular Flywheel Shims for 1980 Pontiac Sunbirds

Enhance your 1980 Pontiac Sunbird with one of the 2 Flywheel Shims we have in stock, starting at just $23.99.

ATP – FLYWHEEL SHIM (Part No.GS-9)

FLYWHEEL SHIM

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$23.99
FLYWHEEL SHIM

ATP – FLYWHEEL SHIM (Part No.GS-2)

FLYWHEEL SHIM

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$27.99
FLYWHEEL SHIM

Best-Selling 1980 Pontiac Sunbird Clutch Flywheel Cover

Upgrade your Sunbird with our best-selling Clutch Flywheel Cover with a 1 Starts rating across 1 review.

Mr. Gasket – Flywheel Dust Cover (Part No.5135)

Flywheel Dust Cover

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$69.99
Keeps dust, rocks, and debris out of the flex plate and torque converter. *Needs modification for Olds/Pontiac Starters on the driver’s side.

Product Features:
  • Heavy Gauge Chrome Plated Steel
  • Direct Replacement Bolt On
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Top-Quality Flywheel Ring Gears for 1980 Pontiac Sunbirds

Choose a high-quality OEM or aftermarket Flywheel Ring Gear for Pontiac Sunbirds and enjoy top-notch performance from $33.99.

ATP – Flywheel Ring Gear (Part No.ZA-512)

Flywheel Ring Gear

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$33.99
The ring gear has teeth which engage with the starter motor allowing the engine to crank over and start. Repeated engagement with the starter results in worn or broken ring gear teeth. Once this is diagnosed, the ring gear must be replaced. ATP ring gears are designed to fit and function just like the original part to ensure durability and long life.

Product Features:
  • Manufactured to meet or exceed original equipment specs
  • Eliminates grinding from damaged teeth
  • Increases starter drive life
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Top Picks for 1980 Pontiac Sunbird Flywheels and Flexplates

Invest in one of our 2 durable Flywheels and Flexplates for your 1980 Pontiac, knowing you’re getting trusted brands and expert craftsmanship.

ATP – Automatic Transmission Flex Plate (Part No.Z-218)

Automatic Transmission Flex Plate

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$62.99
Vehicles with automatic transmissions have a flex plate. The flex plates connects the engine and transmission. Most flex plates are made of a thick piece of sheet metal with bolt holes for the torque converter and teeth for the starter. The job of a flex plate is to allow for expansion of the torque converter as engine RPM increases. The constant expansion and contraction of a flex plate over time can result cracks and/or shearing of the flex plate. A damaged flex plate can create serious (expensive) damage. Broken flex plates can not be repaired, they must be replaced. ATP flex plates are made of high quality steel and contain the correct bolt hole spacing and ring gear teeth just like the original part to ensure long life and durability

Product Features:
  • Balanced to factory specs
  • Fit and function like the original parts
  • Restores normal operation
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ATP – Automatic Transmission Flex Plate (Part No.Z-149)

Automatic Transmission Flex Plate

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$54.99
Vehicles with automatic transmissions have a flex plate. The flex plates connects the engine and transmission. Most flex plates are made of a thick piece of sheet metal with bolt holes for the torque converter and teeth for the starter. The job of a flex plate is to allow for expansion of the torque converter as engine RPM increases. The constant expansion and contraction of a flex plate over time can result cracks and/or shearing of the flex plate. A damaged flex plate can create serious (expensive) damage. Broken flex plates can not be repaired, they must be replaced. ATP flex plates are made of high quality steel and contain the correct bolt hole spacing and ring gear teeth just like the original part to ensure long life and durability

Product Features:
  • Balanced to factory specs
  • Fit and function like the original parts
  • Restores normal operation
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FAQs for 1980 Pontiac Sunbird Flywheels

What are the best-selling Flywheels for 1980 Pontiac Sunbirds?

Out of 6 Flywheels that fit 1980 Pontiac Sunbirds, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 1980 Pontiac Sunbird Flywheels?

The prices of Flywheels for the 1980 Pontiac Sunbird range from $23.99 up to $69.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Flywheel for a 1980 Pontiac Sunbird?

The average price for Flywheels for the 1980 Pontiac Sunbird is $49.13. Keep in mind the variety of part types within our Flywheel category, where you are likely to find a wide range of prices across a variety of parts and components.

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Flywheels for other Pontiac Sunbird model years?

Yes, we carry Flywheels for 13 model years of Pontiac Sunbirds between 1976 and 1994. The following model years are the most popular for Flywheel purchases: 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, and 1986.

What are the cheapest Flywheels for my 1980 Pontiac Sunbird?

The cheapest 1980 Pontiac Sunbird Flywheels we carry are:

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Flywheels for any other 1980 Pontiac models?

Yes. We stock Flywheels for 7 other popular 1980 Pontiac models. Some of the most popular are 1980 Grand Prix Flywheels, 1980 Bonneville Flywheels, 1980 Firebird Flywheels, 1980 Grand Am Flywheels, and 1980 LeMans Flywheels.

What are the top-rated Flywheels that fit the 1980 Pontiac Sunbird?

The one 1980 Pontiac Sunbird Flywheel we have in stock is the FLYWHEEL SHIM. It costs $23.99.

What types of Flywheels do you sell for my 1980 Pontiac Sunbird?

As of 11/2/25, these are some of the most in-demand types of Flywheels for a 1980 Pontiac Sunbird:

Can I get help with 1980 Pontiac Sunbird Flywheel orders?

Contact our customer support team by chat or phone, through the help desk page, where you can find instant answers about Pontiac Flywheels and more.

What is your return policy for Pontiac Sunbird Flywheels?

Advance Auto Parts keeps returns simple. For new Pontiac Sunbird Flywheels and accessories, your online orders can be returned, in their original condition, within 45 days. For requirements, see the returns page.