Just curious if the TCI flexplate is worth it?


By end of February I will have :
382 LS1
G5X2 cam
Comp R Lifters, Comp 977 Springs, Yella Terra Rockers
12 bolt w/3.73s

And I do plan on spraying a 100 shot dry...

My stock flexplate has 45k on it... most of that time was spent w/either a SY3500 or Vig3600 TC

TIA

Rich

 

I will be upgrading my stock 99 flexplate to the TCI just because I'll be in there for my new Yank PT4200. The 98 and 99 cars have a stronger flexplate than the 2000+ cars. FYI. It's lighter by a few lbs. and will give slightly better throttle response and top end momentum. ,but what the hell.

 

as far as strength is it considerably stronger than stock? (this would be on an 01 car)

 

on a 01 car. Yes, get rid of that POS stock flexplate. It's a accident waiting to happen.

 

Sweet thanks so I'll definetly be getting it

 

I already have one, its lighter and stronger. GET IT!!

 

Save your feet. Buy it.

 

Anyone have weights on the stockers and the TCI flexplate?

This info would be very helpful

 

My TCI Flexplate weighed in at 7lbs and it was HEAVIER than the stock one, I'd say the stock one weighed 3-4lbs....

In an A4 car you want a flexplate to be a little heavy but not too much.

I like mine alot

 

I put the TCI in my car a month ago.

 

If it's heavier, why does TCI advertise a lightweight design and quicker engine response? Someone's wrong here. Are you sure the stocker was lighter? What year was the stock flexplate? 2000+ I hope.

 

The aftermarket flexplates are thicker and heavier. The car should be just as responsive with the aftermarket unit. You really won't be able to tell any significant difference between them.

 

welp order has been placed thanks all for the feedback

 

There is nothing false about TCI's claim -- It is a "lightweight design" -- they never said "lighter than stock or factory"

Have you seen the pictures of it? they drilled massive holes in the thing to reduce the rotating mass but still retain stuctrual integrity....

That is a lightweight design.

as far as quicker engine response is concerned the only thing that might be said about that is the fact that the heavier weight but decreased overall mass would equate better momentum and allow the engine to rev more freely.

 

Well, If the pulled the weight in toward the center of the wheel the engine would rev faster even if it weighed more.
I was really hoping it would be lighter overall. In my opinion heavy is never good. Especially when it comes to reciprocating weight.

 

So what's the deal. Is it worth it? Will it slow us down at all?

 

A big mac and a large fry will slow you down more then using a SFI flexplate. If you are looking at it as a mod to gain anything, that's not going to happen. It's mostly a safety item and you either need it or you don't.

 

Sounds like a great investment. My stocker cracked in like 6 places. This was a while ago and I just put another stock piece back in but I will upgrade in the near future.