Should the flexplate be upgraded?
Should the flexplate be upgraded? I'm about to order a converter for my 2000 T/A and was wondering if I should upgrade the flexplate to an SFI rated one or if it would be ok staying with the stock unit. Thanks in advance.
I would pay more attention to the ET you are running VS what the rule book states (if your track checks it).
I have seen cars making 600+ run them for many many passes and tons of street miles with no issues.
Hughes are cheap and SFI rated. Pay attention when buying an aftermarket FP though... Most of them are packaged 3-4 different ways and sold under different companies/names but are the same product. Price for them can vary by 20-50$.
I have seen cars making 600+ run them for many many passes and tons of street miles with no issues.
Hughes are cheap and SFI rated. Pay attention when buying an aftermarket FP though... Most of them are packaged 3-4 different ways and sold under different companies/names but are the same product. Price for them can vary by 20-50$.
I would pay more attention to the ET you are running VS what the rule book states (if your track checks it).
I have seen cars making 600+ run them for many many passes and tons of street miles with no issues.
Hughes are cheap and SFI rated. Pay attention when buying an aftermarket FP though... Most of them are packaged 3-4 different ways and sold under different companies/names but are the same product. Price for them can vary by 20-50$.
I have seen cars making 600+ run them for many many passes and tons of street miles with no issues.
Hughes are cheap and SFI rated. Pay attention when buying an aftermarket FP though... Most of them are packaged 3-4 different ways and sold under different companies/names but are the same product. Price for them can vary by 20-50$.
I was looking at the Yank plate since it is rated and comes in at a decently good price since that is where I am ordering the converter from.
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I haven't actually pulled any track time yet, waiting until I get more things sorted out so I am more confident it won't blow up on me half way down the lane. It was more of a "while I am in there, should it be upgraded" type deal.
I was looking at the Yank plate since it is rated and comes in at a decently good price since that is where I am ordering the converter from.
I was looking at the Yank plate since it is rated and comes in at a decently good price since that is where I am ordering the converter from.
Just IMO, not based on any facts.
I haven't actually pulled any track time yet, waiting until I get more things sorted out so I am more confident it won't blow up on me half way down the lane. It was more of a "while I am in there, should it be upgraded" type deal.
I was looking at the Yank plate since it is rated and comes in at a decently good price since that is where I am ordering the converter from.
I was looking at the Yank plate since it is rated and comes in at a decently good price since that is where I am ordering the converter from.
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I'm sure Lemons12 is right that the stock flexplate can handle 600hp for a long time, but I had no confidence in it and immediately upgraded to an SFI. Yes, Yank has a good price on one. Considering the hassle and expense in replacing a flexplate, a fair number of reports here of cracked flexplates, I would suggest putting in an SFI. Peace of mind if nothing else. Also, take a picture of it and its SFI label in case your track speed (under 11.0 ?) ever requires its.
Just IMO, not based on any facts.
Just IMO, not based on any facts.
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basically stock motor here and my flexplate cracked in multiple places. i put a tci sfi approved plate. cost me $100 and is cheap insurance and peace of mind.
If you are going to drop and upgrade your trans, you may as well upgrade the plate since it is right there. I did. Plus, if you want more hp in the future, having the plate upgraded already will be one less hassle.
I swapped to an early-years flexplate because the
later ones were cracking too often for my liking the
odds. The ones with a circular cutout are good,
the ones with a kidney shaped cutout are not so.
Can't remember when they changed over. Eyeball
yours through the inspection cover and see what
you've got, if you can't find the info online somewhere.
later ones were cracking too often for my liking the
odds. The ones with a circular cutout are good,
the ones with a kidney shaped cutout are not so.
Can't remember when they changed over. Eyeball
yours through the inspection cover and see what
you've got, if you can't find the info online somewhere.
I went ahead and ordered one with the converter. I figure that it is cheap insurance while I am in there and if the stock one is fine I will sit it on the shelf as a spare if ever needed for a quick fix. I'll also be putting in ARP converter and flexplate bolts.
Thanks for the responses everyone!
Thanks for the responses everyone!
