TCI Flexplate
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TCI Flexplate Did you have to use longer converter bolts when using a TCI Flexplate? I have mocked mine up to the converter and the bolts thread only 2/3 of the way into the converter holes. If so what bolts did use that were long enough and strong enough?
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Originally Posted by Yellowhammer
I was told the TC1 flexplate that I ordered was coming with bolts. SUpposedly they are on back order right now and won't get mine for another week.
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Hi Bigbake,
I would recommend a slightly longer bolt. Our converters use a heavy-duty 7/16x20 bolt that is slightly longer than stock. I'm not sure, but I think that the Yank converters use the stock Metric bolts. You should be able to find a quality bolt at a local hardware store that matches up to your Yank threads.
Kevin
I would recommend a slightly longer bolt. Our converters use a heavy-duty 7/16x20 bolt that is slightly longer than stock. I'm not sure, but I think that the Yank converters use the stock Metric bolts. You should be able to find a quality bolt at a local hardware store that matches up to your Yank threads.
Kevin
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Originally Posted by Kevin Winstead
Hi Bigbake,
I would recommend a slightly longer bolt. Our converters use a heavy-duty 7/16x20 bolt that is slightly longer than stock. I'm not sure, but I think that the Yank converters use the stock Metric bolts. You should be able to find a quality bolt at a local hardware store that matches up to your Yank threads.
Kevin
I would recommend a slightly longer bolt. Our converters use a heavy-duty 7/16x20 bolt that is slightly longer than stock. I'm not sure, but I think that the Yank converters use the stock Metric bolts. You should be able to find a quality bolt at a local hardware store that matches up to your Yank threads.
Kevin
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From: Falkner, MS
Hi Bigbake,
It would certainly be a good idea to get all of the thread engagement that you possibly can in your car, especially with the transbrake. The bolts that we include with our flexplate are the ones that hold the flexplate to the crankshaft.
Kevin
It would certainly be a good idea to get all of the thread engagement that you possibly can in your car, especially with the transbrake. The bolts that we include with our flexplate are the ones that hold the flexplate to the crankshaft.
Kevin
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doesnt anyone make bolts that are the correct length for the tci flexplate both for the crank and the torque conv.? Im gonna call summit tommorrow to see if arp makes some. maybe even in a generic bolt instead of an "LS1" application ya know? it seems safer then putting in hardware store bolts, even if they are grade 8. if not I'll go to the fastner store here and get some higher grade then the grade 8 . Im also wondering if the heads HAVE to be the low profile heads like the stock ones for clearance issues. guess I'll just ahve to see.
chris
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I used some grade bolts from home depot. The size is 10mm by 1.5 thread width by 20 mm length. I had to use some washers on mine to get proper spacing so I used a 25mm long grade 8 bolt. If you can get a 10 or 12 grade bolt I would do it. The LS1 specific ARP flywheel bolts work good to mount the flexplate to the crank. They are 11mm bolts and pretty hard to come by other than that specific set that I got from summit for 28 dollars.
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From: VA Beach
trent, i ordered the arp bolts for the ls1/4l60e and the heads are too tall. the length is good but the head of the bolt is taller than the stock bolts. it hits the back of the engine. using grade 8 bolts now but not strong enough. if you find something better let me know too. thanks
Gene
Gene
It SFI approved and much beefier than stock. It is a good idea for someone doing a 350, 400 swap as it has a dual bolt hole design. I bought one to handle over 1000 hp since I don't trust the stocker.
Originally Posted by strokedls1
It SFI approved and much beefier than stock. It is a good idea for someone doing a 350, 400 swap as it has a dual bolt hole design. I bought one to handle over 1000 hp since I don't trust the stocker.
Well, after looking around I found this quote on the SDPC website..
" The new TCI LS1 Flexplate is made from billet steel plate and is SFI 29.1 approved. The Lightweight design provides quick engine response. Dual bolt patterns allow for stock LS1 and small GM bolt pattern torque converters."
http://www.sdpc2000.com/catalog/3262...-Flexplate.htm
Who knows...
" The new TCI LS1 Flexplate is made from billet steel plate and is SFI 29.1 approved. The Lightweight design provides quick engine response. Dual bolt patterns allow for stock LS1 and small GM bolt pattern torque converters."
http://www.sdpc2000.com/catalog/3262...-Flexplate.htm
Who knows...
