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Apr 20, 2008 | 06:03 PM

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Flexplate question

Hey guys, I just finished building my new forged H/C/I motor and am matching it up with a Performabuilt level 2 tranny and 4k stall, either through Performabuilt or Yank. Should I look into replacing the flexplate? I'm going to be spraying this motor and would like to see 600-700 hp on the spray. Also, since I believe the stocker weighs in the neighborhood of 4 or 5lbs or so would going with a heavier duty flywheel like the TCI which weighs 8lbs I think throw off my balance?

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Apr 20, 2008 | 06:36 PM

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While you are in there a heavy duty flex plate is definatley something to consider. Since I have heard of a few cracking at hi power levels like you plan . The additional weight of the TCI should be a zero balance as far as the engines concerned just as placing a smaller lighter torque converter does not affect balance neither would a slightly heavier flex plate

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Apr 20, 2008 | 06:41 PM

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Okay, great! I'll probably go with a TCI flexplate then while I'm there. Also, I'm hopefully pretty close to going ahead and buying my trans through you guys. I got one on layaway a little while back when you guys were having a sale and have been too busy lately to go ahead and finish ordering it and putting it in. It will probably be within the next few weeks. I am also the guy who bought the credit on here a while back from another member. It was $150. I called and talked to Frank, I believe it was and he said to just remind him and they'd add it on. I just wanted to make sure you still had that for me.

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Apr 20, 2008 | 06:42 PM

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Apr 20, 2008 | 06:51 PM

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frank any details on the 4l80e?

Apr 20, 2008 | 06:56 PM

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They have not installed it as of yet. The shop doing it or the mechanics are on vacation or something until wednesday.It did dyno well and all the new parts went together nicley

the shafts and drum were very nice looking peices
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