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Old 04-17-2011, 02:55 AM
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Have a 3600 stall, will stock flex plate hold up? Or replace it while its apart??
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Old 04-17-2011, 03:07 AM
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I would replace it with a Hughes 4004x
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It's probably smarter just to replace it especially if you have an 02 since that part is considered weaker than the older ones.
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**** i say do while you have it apart. might as well replace it with a SFI approved one. that way you wont have to upgrade later down the line
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Replace it for sure. Mine had cracks in it with stock stall. Get the upgraded fp that I have or sfi rated one.
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