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Jan 27, 2006 | 09:12 AM

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Flexplate replacement?

Hey guys. I was just wondering how many of you replaced your flexplate when you did your torque converter. I'm about to throw in either a Fuddle 3600 or a 3800. My car has 70,000 miles.

I'm wondering whether or not I should replace mine.

Jan 27, 2006 | 09:31 AM

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Not yet, but but I am going to. My car is an camaro 02 though and i've heard that the later model years have weaker flexplate.

Jan 27, 2006 | 10:39 AM

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I replaced mine.Had heard about them cracking and since i dont like doing work twice I went ahead and replaced mine with a TCI flexplate.

Jan 27, 2006 | 11:11 AM

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I swapped for a '98 flexplate when my first converter
went in.

Jan 27, 2006 | 11:35 AM

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I swapped for a '98 flexplate when my first converter
went in.

The 98-00 flexplates *should* be alright, right?

Jan 27, 2006 | 11:42 AM

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The 98-00 flexplates *should* be alright, right?

will be if your motor is stock. after I had different internals installed and the motor balanced I have to stick with the one Ive got.

Jan 27, 2006 | 11:54 AM

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will be if your motor is stock. after I had different internals installed and the motor balanced I have to stick with the one Ive got.

I'm SI for now, and will be for a while. I plan to have gomer install a F13 later on, but no crank, rods, or pistons.

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