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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 09:38 PM
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Default flexplate good to handle 600rwhp??
what is everyone using for flexplates?? the stock one looks ok but got the trans out again and want to upgrade...

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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 09:41 PM
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for 600 hp... I'd get a good Billet one piece flywheel.
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Old Feb 2, 2008 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by sixvi6-camaro
for 600 hp... I'd get a good Billet one piece flywheel.
IT'S FOR AN AUTOMATIC...
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SORRY.. I MEANT FLEXPLATE. JACKASS...

Meziere has a nice one for LS1 cars that I think may work.
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thanks.. i will check it out
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Better Get An Sfi Flexplate.. Little Over 200 Bucks..
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I just upgraded to a TCI SFI flexplate. thought mine was cracked (wasnt) but it was missing some teeth so i just upgraded and it seems to handle. cant tell a difference except i feel a little better about it.
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Originally Posted by cryptnosis
I just upgraded to a TCI SFI flexplate. thought mine was cracked (wasnt) but it was missing some teeth so i just upgraded and it seems to handle. cant tell a difference except i feel a little better about it.
going to get the tci one, never heard of anyone crunching or braking a flexplate
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