Benefits from aftermarket flexplate?
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The late years have been showing flexplate cracking.
The earlier flexplate is sturdier. On a '98 I'd call it a
"don't bother" unless you are spinning higher and
putting out well more torque than stock?
The earlier flexplate is sturdier. On a '98 I'd call it a
"don't bother" unless you are spinning higher and
putting out well more torque than stock?
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I had my stock Flex Plate crack and split apart approximately 1.5 years after I installed a 3000 Stall 2.5 STR Torque Converter. I replaced it with the TCI Heavy Duty Flex Plate.
I've done many more mods since then and I have not had any other problems.
It doesn't seem like it's been to much of a problem with the other members or at least they have not posted that much on the subject.
I wouldn't replace it unless you are having problems.
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Al
I've done many more mods since then and I have not had any other problems.
It doesn't seem like it's been to much of a problem with the other members or at least they have not posted that much on the subject.
I wouldn't replace it unless you are having problems.
Regards,
Al
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I have a TCI flexplate on my TH400. Do I recommend you upgrading? Why not. It's not that expensive, and it's stronger and lighter. One of those "not neccessary" parts, yet not a bad idea either. I've heard the 98 flexplates are damn reliable even with gobs of power. I had an M6 and had to go with an aftermarket flexplate anyway. Still feel's good to know I have it.
One less thing to worry about. Only a couple hundred bucks, and it's SFI rated. Safety is always a good idea.
One less thing to worry about. Only a couple hundred bucks, and it's SFI rated. Safety is always a good idea.
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I replaced my stock flexplate on my 01 Z28, when I had my Y3000 2.0 STR TC installed. They had to remove 3 of the 6 bolts from the flexplate anyway to remove the TC, so I figured while they were in there, remove the remaining 3 and swap out the flexplate.
I replaced mine with the TCI SF-29 flexplate. The transmission shop told me the TCI unit was very heavy duty and well made, and my entire car could blow up and the flexplate would still be intact.
SteveC
I replaced mine with the TCI SF-29 flexplate. The transmission shop told me the TCI unit was very heavy duty and well made, and my entire car could blow up and the flexplate would still be intact.
SteveC
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