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Old 03-24-2005, 12:57 PM
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Default 02 WS6 need a flexplate upgrade with convertor?

I've started looking into the convertor upgrade again since spring is here. I saw a couple of threads here recently where a person claimed the 01/02 had weak flexplates and to replace it with the TCI one or one off a 98. I did a search but didn't really find much information. Is this true and which one would you chose? Where to get a 98 flexplate?
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the older flexplates do seem to be stronger. I would not worry about it unless you plan to make a lot more HP than stock.
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I hope to some day get a LG X2 cam and maybe toss on some spray. I want to be able to run high 11s.
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I did the swap because I had seen several postings
about cracks on our model years, they didn't seem
to be restricted to high-HP cars, and I was ready to
do the converter swap at the time. If you're going
to have the tranny off you might as well just do it.
I got a virgin '98 from valvegod at a good price.
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The TCI Flexplates are expensive. I was considering buying one until I found out the 98's have a decent flexplate. I would try to find one of those first.
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Is a 99 as good as a 98? If so i have one i would sell.
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Is a 99 as good as a 98?
And for that matter, are the 2000s the same as '98s?
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Thanks dude.
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i destroyed my stock flexplate...sounded horrible...
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I am getting ready to do a verter swap, does any sponsor carry the 98 flexplate??
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Hit up the Parts Wanted Section.
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Originally Posted by tuff
Is a 99 as good as a 98? If so i have one i would sell.
I think i covered the parts wanted.Maybe he is looking for new old stock.
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Yank's got some!

Thanks guys.
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Tci isin't to expensive for a flex plate new stock one probably cost more!Thunder has a special going for $179.99 until 3/27/05!
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Thanks for the info guys. Sounds like a new flexplate will have to be in the plans as well.




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