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Old Oct 21, 2003 | 02:47 AM
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Alright... Ive had this problem since my car first got a converter put in. In third and fourth gear on a locked converter, it has some nasty vibration. I can tap the break and unlock / lock the converter, and sometimes it will stop, sometimes it will continue, i just keep trying. Same problem... with a Vig, Midwest and a Yank, same problem with 3 transmissions. Could it be the flex plate??? I know that mine is cracked a bit right now a bit past the teeth. Ive swapped the U-joints, constantly check the pinion angle... and I cant figure anything out. Any ideas???
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Old Oct 21, 2003 | 08:55 AM
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You should definitely replace that flexplate ASAP. They are a weak link on the LS1 cars. Thunder Racing and Texas Speed & Performance both sell the TCI flexplate for around $200.
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Old Oct 21, 2003 | 10:40 AM
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hey kevin whats wrong with the stock flexplate that makes it the weak link?

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Old Oct 21, 2003 | 11:13 AM
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Bill,
The factory flexplates were too thin for a high HP car. They're prone to crack. This is one area were a heavier part is better.
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Old Oct 21, 2003 | 11:45 AM
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huh didnt know that...thanks for the tip...its not that hard to swap out right...basically what 5 bolts more after you get the tranny off as if you were doing a converter right? take the old one off swap on the new?

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