new flexplate with new 4l60e?

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Jul 29, 2016 | 09:33 AM

rybern

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new flexplate with new 4l60e?

The 4l60e in my 00 SS was replaced with a new 4l60e (not a rebuild) according to previous owner. New trans has ~20k on it and I'm about to do a stall. I know the 00 has the stronger flexplate and hopefully still does. I'm wondering if it's common to not replace the flexplate when replacing the trans.

Jul 29, 2016 | 10:13 AM

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generally flexplates are only replaced when they are cracked. most people reuse factory flexplates when changing converters

Jul 29, 2016 | 10:51 AM

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i wanted peace of mind so i added an $85 sfi rated new flexplate thats aprox twice as thick as stock.

Jul 29, 2016 | 12:21 PM

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It's really preference. I didnt swap with my first converter and did with my second.

Jul 29, 2016 | 01:45 PM