Had the cracks there also. I doubled up the mid tab. (Thicker). Also added 2 additional laterals. no more cracks. Don't laugh at the Shield. just lazy. Reid case with the internal liner.Remember at the hit, the motor want to take a vacation rewards.
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Posts: 1422 | Location: Under a Truck | Registered: August 23, 2013
Is there a common theme for this? All BBC's cracking? All 1000 plus HP? Are they all 1/2" plates? I have an 08 that has always had BBM in it, 1/2" polished, looks like new (so far). Just curious...
Posts: 62 | Location: wisc | Registered: January 25, 2016
Originally posted by Buck2248: it is around the top bolt. I sent randy and email but have not heard back yet. when I get time I will call him. and yes trying to get a new one before taking the old one out so can keep racing.thanks for all the input.
just sayin . . . . knowin its cracked , umm, id feel a lil uncomfortable running it like nothing was wrong , and wondering if it will sure-nuff fail and cause much more serious issues . damn thing could hurt somebody ?
Originally posted by 1320racer: mine too and it seems chromed as mine was and coated plates are more prone to crack.
Correct.......plating and coating are for show cars and have no business near any race car of mine. It's a proven fact that chroming embrittles aluminum.........BIG NO-NO.
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NHRA Pro Stock..........now on a no CARB diet.
Posts: 2764 | Location: ohio | Registered: February 21, 2006
Originally posted by 1320racer: must be a mopar thing
It is......basically an adapter plate that changes the bolt pattern from Mopar to GM. Kinda like how Stahl header adapter plates work with a countersunk fastener.
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NHRA Pro Stock..........now on a no CARB diet.
Posts: 2764 | Location: ohio | Registered: February 21, 2006
So, safe to say a 1/2" midplate and less than 1000 hp should be safe? I clean mine after every race and have a little check list of possible loose / worn items i look for. Did not think this would be one of them until this thread.
Posts: 62 | Location: wisc | Registered: January 25, 2016
Ed, I got up with S&W and they are not sure if any of the patterns they have are for the 06, so I would need to send the old plate to them. So not sure what we going to do yet, I know he has someone that can CNC one for him in town(Iowa) so we will see. but thanks for the help.
Originally posted by Buck2248: Ed, I got up with S&W and they are not sure if any of the patterns they have are for the 06, so I would need to send the old plate to them. So not sure what we going to do yet, I know he has someone that can CNC one for him in town(Iowa) so we will see. but thanks for the help.
Buy some 6061-T6 material and with a jig saw, a grinder with some sanding disc and drill press you can make your own in less than 2 hours using your old one as a template
Posts: 2570 | Location: Moving back to the door side | Registered: April 30, 2010
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