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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 02:55 PM
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Been searching can't find anything I just picked up a SFI Flexplate

Didn't come with any new hardware my question is should I re-use my stock bolts???

Also does any body know what the torque spec are for the flexplate bolts?

And is there any sequence to follow?

On the transmission cooler should I run it inline to the factory cooler in the radiator or just remove the lines from the radiator and use only the aftermarket cooler???

If I remove the lines should I plug the radiator with NPT fittings or leave them empty!!?!?

Thanks so much in advanced!!!
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Old Mar 18, 2009 | 04:14 PM
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http://www.texasfbody.org/TorqueSpecs/

I torqued mine the same way as a wheel

Can't help ya on the cooler, I'm running a TH350 and a stand alone cooler
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So I should buy new ones or I can re-use the stockers?
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I reused the flexplate ones and one broke so i got it out and went with ARP.
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Any tips on the cooler install?
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What size is the cooler? you can run it alone if its big enough but i tied mine into the existing output line of the radiator.
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Ask yourself, ..., Why would you NOT want to take advantage of having both the stock OE/radiator/cooler, AND the aftermarket cooler after that?
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Originally Posted by PontiacFan
Ask yourself, ..., Why would you NOT want to take advantage of having both the stock OE/radiator/cooler, AND the aftermarket cooler after that?
Wow, that makes sense I didn't think of it like that.

I got the B&M #70264 - The 24,000 GVW Trans Cooler.
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