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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 12:12 AM
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Default Speed Inc. SFI approved flexplate?

anybody use it yet?
http://www.speedinc.com/cont.cfm?cid=C0000836

I was browsing their site when I came upon it, I was looking at buying a TCI flexplate as im switching to a 400 soon and well this one is 100 bucks cheaper and SFI approved as well. so looks like a deal and a great way to save money if it is good.

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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 04:37 AM
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Looks like similar construction as the hughes one I have. That one was 130 if I remember correctly, it's been in my car for 3 years now ad a good 200 passes, no problems.
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Old Oct 23, 2008 | 11:29 AM
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ok well it looks like im either gonna try this one or the hughes one. If it is working great for people and is a little cheaper, I am always down to save some money.
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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I just ordered one yesterday for my TH400 swap into my GTO. If it's good enough to get SFI approved I'll gladly save some cash over getting a TCI for $215.
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 09:00 PM
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hey, i ordered one yesterday too.
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 09:55 PM
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ill be gettin one soon too
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 10:50 PM
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better hurry....sale expires today. but the crappy thing is, original price is $119.99 and its on sale for $99.99 and shipping is like $10 but if you spend over $100 you get free shipping. so with the sale you are only really saving $10 instead of $20. SCAMMERS...LOL
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Old Oct 31, 2008 | 11:06 PM
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Do what I did and buy the $4.99 stickers. Then get free shipping.
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the funny thing is i seen the free shipping on $100 and over after i made my purchase or i definitely would have. damn it....
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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 10:25 AM
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I just installed one in my car a few days ago, if you're using 7/16" convertor bolts you'll have to enlarge the holes a touch.
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Originally Posted by TS6
I just installed one in my car a few days ago, if you're using 7/16" convertor bolts you'll have to enlarge the holes a touch.

what did you enlarge them to 1/2"?
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Originally Posted by pewter 01 SS
what did you enlarge them to 1/2"?
Just big enough to fit a 7/16 bolt through. Used a dremel.
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Just got mine in the mail a couple days ago. Thanks for the tip on the dremel. Why are some of the holes oblong shaped?
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The logo looks like a C.A.T. products flexplate, judging by the picture it looks like its logo on the lower right. Im sure someone that has received theres can verify if that logo matches theres:


C.A.T. made alot of cheap parts... it may be worth a try. They do have it listed directly on the C.A.T. website for $50!!!! Since I cannot post a link here just do a google search for CAT performance Parts

EDIT: After right clicking and viewing just the image the file name for the picture is CATFP346 so I would assume it is a CAT

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Originally Posted by sweet98ta
The logo looks like a C.A.T. products flexplate, judging by the picture it looks like its logo on the lower right. Im sure someone that has received theres can verify if that logo matches theres:


C.A.T. made alot of cheap parts... it may be worth a try. They do have it listed directly on the C.A.T. website for $50!!!! Since I cannot post a link here just do a google search for CAT performance Parts

EDIT: After right clicking and viewing just the image the file name for the picture is so I would assume it is a CAT
wow that is very very interesting. trying to make a buck or what?
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by camscam02
wow that is very very interesting. trying to make a buck or what?
I am not sure if they are even aware of the CAT online pricing. It all depends on where they are getting them from. So I don't think Speed Inc is trying to get over on anyone. If they are not direct with C.A.T. they could be getting them from a wholesale warehouse that has to charge them over there price, that of course Speed has to make there money.... that is what they are in buisness for

I would worry too much about it they have price matching, so I am sure that they could just price match for the people who have already purchased it or anyone looking to get it.
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 01:01 AM
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or maybe they are sellig the HD version that is listed on CATS site for $130
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 10:17 AM
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We are looking into this now guys, but from what we where told these are the HD versions we received.
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The HD version is a flywheel, for a 6 speed car. The other is listed as a flexplate. Notice the HD FLYWHEEL has a description of "14.09"OD/168T, 29#, 12.0" Clutch, '97-02."

Flywheel is used with a clutch, a flexplate is for an auto car. They are clearly listed seperatly.
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Originally Posted by sweet98ta
The HD version is a flywheel, for a 6 speed car. The other is listed as a flexplate. Notice the HD FLYWHEEL has a description of "14.09"OD/168T, 29#, 12.0" Clutch, '97-02."

Flywheel is used with a clutch, a flexplate is for an auto car. They are clearly listed seperatly.


HA, i didn't even notice that. Was plain as day, hahaha
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