1982 Ford Thunderbird Flywheels

Keep Your 1982 Ford Thunderbird in Top Shape with Quality Flywheels

Whether you’re repairing or upgrading your Flywheel, using high-quality parts is key to keeping your 1982 Ford Thunderbird looking sharp and performing at its best. At Advance Auto Parts we carry a wide selection of dependable options, including Flywheel Shims and Flywheels and Flexplates. 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 1982 Ford Thunderbird Flywheel at Advance Auto Parts is around $32.87, with a range that starts at $23.99 and goes up to $79.99. With 4 options in stock from one trusted brand, finding the right fit is easy. Popular picks like Automatic Transmission Flex Plate, Automatic Transmission Flex Plate, and FLYWHEEL SHIM 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 Forks and Clutch Pilot Bearings. At Advance Auto Parts, we’re here to help you keep your 1982 Ford Thunderbird in peak condition, inside and out.

Essential 1982 Ford Thunderbird Flywheels

ATP – Automatic Transmission Flex Plate (Part No.Z-127)

Automatic Transmission Flex Plate

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$70.99
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 – Flywheels (Part No.12-060)

Flywheels

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$194.99
Flywheels

B & M – Flexplate (Part No.50237)

Flexplate

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$181.99
As performance levels increase, an O.E. style flexplate just won’t cut it and a stronger option is a necessity to prevent transmission and/or converter failure. B&M has you covered with our high performance flexplate designed for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury (externally balanced) 289 and 302ci V8 engines with 28.2 ounce imbalance. Features include high tensile strength steel to resist elongation and cracking, 11.4 inch bolt pattern and 164 tooth ring gear. The assembly is then Zinc plated and treated with a Chromate Conversion Coating for added corrosion resistance and durability. B&M flexplates are ideal for hot rods, street cars, tow vehicles or other vehicles needing the added protection and toughness that B&M has been delivering since 1953. Compatible with C4 and C6 automatic transmissions.

Product Features:
  • NHRA/IHRA Legal For All Classes
  • Includes SFI Certification Sticker
  • Ideal For Street Applications
  • To Extreme Duty Racing
  • To High RPM Use
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ATP – Automatic Transmission Flex Plate (Part No.Z-158)

Automatic Transmission Flex Plate

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$81.99
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 – ATP Automatic Transmission Flex Plate (Part No.Z-244)

ATP Automatic Transmission Flex Plate

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$96.99
Vehicles with automatic transmissions have a flex plate. Flex plates connect 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 – ATP Automatic Transmission Flex Plate (Part No.Z-230)

ATP Automatic Transmission Flex Plate

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$88.99
Vehicles with automatic transmissions have a flex plate. Flex plates connect 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 – Original Equipment Quality Replacement Flywheel (Part No.LFW142)

Original Equipment Quality Replacement Flywheel

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$92.99
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.
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ATP – AT FLEX PLATE (Part No.Z-497)

AT FLEX PLATE

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$215.99
AT FLEX PLATE

ATP – ATP Automatic Transmission Flex Plate (Part No.Z-242)

ATP Automatic Transmission Flex Plate

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$128.99
Vehicles with automatic transmissions have a flex plate. Flex plates connect 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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B & M – Flexplate, 302 Ford 50 Ounce, 157 Tooth (Part No.50239)

Flexplate, 302 Ford 50 Ounce, 157 Tooth

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$194.99
As performance levels increase, an O.E. style flexplate just won’t cut it and a stronger option is a necessity to prevent transmission and/or converter failure. B&M has you covered with our high performance flexplate designed for 1982-95 Ford, Lincoln and Mercury (externally balanced) 302ci V8 engines with 50.0 ounce imbalance and C4 transmission. Features include high tensile strength steel construction to resist elongation and cracking, 10.5 inch bolt pattern and 157 tooth ring gear. The assembly is then Zinc plated and treated with a Chromate Conversion Coating for added corrosion resistance and durability. B&M flexplates are ideal for hot rods, street cars, tow vehicles or other vehicles needing the added protection and toughness that B&M has been delivering since 1953.

Product Features:
  • NHRA/IHRA Legal For All Classes
  • Includes SFI Certification Sticker
  • Ideal For Street Applications
  • To Extreme Duty Racing
  • To High RPM Use
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ATP – Automatic Transmission Flex Plate (Part No.Z-243)

Automatic Transmission Flex Plate

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$74.99
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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B & M – Flexplate (Part No.50246)

Flexplate

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$174.99
As performance levels increase, an O.E. style flexplate just won’t cut it and a stronger option is a necessity to prevent transmission and/or converter failure. B&M has you covered with our high performance flexplate designed for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury (internally balanced) 289-351ci small block V8 engines with C4 transmission. Features include high tensile strength steel construction to resist elongation and cracking, 10.50 inch bolt pattern and 157 tooth ring gear. B&M flexplates are ideal for hot rods, street cars, tow vehicles or other vehicles needing the added protection and toughness that B&M has been delivering since 1953.

Product Features:
  • NHRA/IHRA Legal For All Classes
  • Includes SFI Certification Sticker
  • Ideal For Street Applications
  • To Extreme Duty Racing
  • To High RPM Use
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Hays – Flywheel: Late Ford 28Lb Steel (Part No.12-540)

Flywheel: Late Ford 28Lb Steel

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$412.99
Hays aluminum flywheels are manufactured from certified billet material that will not break up under the stress of high RPM and severe punishment of racing. Features replaceable steel surface insert. Precision balanced to either neutral (internal) or Detroit (external) specifications. Meets SFI specification 1.1 for racing.

Product Features:
  • Certified Billet Material
  • Borg and Beck Clutch Pattern
  • Long-Style Clutch Pattern
  • Ring Gear Securely Mounted To Prevent Spinning
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ATP – Automatic Transmission Flex Plate (Part No.Z-186)

Automatic Transmission Flex Plate

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$23.99
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 – FLYWHEEL SHIM (Part No.FS-4)

FLYWHEEL SHIM

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$26.99
FLYWHEEL SHIM

ATP – FLYWHEEL SHIM (Part No.FS-5)

FLYWHEEL SHIM

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$25.99
FLYWHEEL SHIM

Most Popular Flywheel Shims for 1982 Ford Thunderbirds

Enhance your 1982 Ford Thunderbird with one of the 2 Flywheel Shims we have in stock, starting at just $25.99.

ATP – FLYWHEEL SHIM (Part No.FS-4)

FLYWHEEL SHIM

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$26.99
FLYWHEEL SHIM

ATP – FLYWHEEL SHIM (Part No.FS-5)

FLYWHEEL SHIM

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$25.99
FLYWHEEL SHIM

Best-Selling 1982 Ford Thunderbird Flywheels and Flexplates

Upgrade your Thunderbird with one of our 2 best-selling Flywheels and Flexplates.

ATP – Automatic Transmission Flex Plate (Part No.Z-157)

Automatic Transmission Flex Plate

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$79.99
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-186)

Automatic Transmission Flex Plate

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$23.99
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 1982 Ford Thunderbird Flywheels

What are the best-selling Flywheels for 1982 Ford Thunderbirds?

Out of 4 Flywheels that fit 1982 Ford Thunderbirds, the following parts are the top sellers:

What’s the price range for 1982 Ford Thunderbird Flywheels?

The prices of Flywheels for the 1982 Ford Thunderbird range from $23.99 up to $79.99 for the most premium parts.

What is the average price of a Flywheel for a 1982 Ford Thunderbird?

The average price for Flywheels for the 1982 Ford Thunderbird is $32.87. 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 Ford Thunderbird model years?

Yes, we carry Flywheels for 45 model years of Ford Thunderbirds between 1955 and 2005. The following model years are the most popular for Flywheel purchases: 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, and 1993.

What are the cheapest Flywheels for my 1982 Ford Thunderbird?

The cheapest 1982 Ford Thunderbird Flywheels we carry are:

Does Advance Auto Parts sell Flywheels for any other 1982 Ford models?

Yes. We stock Flywheels for 29 other popular 1982 Ford models. Some of the most popular are 1982 Mustang Flywheels, 1982 E-250 Econoline Flywheels, 1982 E-350 Econoline Flywheels, 1982 E-150 Econoline Flywheels, and 1982 Bronco Flywheels.

What types of Flywheels do you sell for my 1982 Ford Thunderbird?

As of 11/2/25, these are some of the most in-demand types of Flywheels for a 1982 Ford Thunderbird:

Can I get help with 1982 Ford Thunderbird Flywheel orders?

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

What is your return policy for Ford Thunderbird Flywheels?

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