Bracket Talk
broken flexplate
August 23, 2020, 12:41 PM
mavmanbroken flexplate
SBF 440", powerglide. Doing a general check over before next race and found that the center of the flexplate is cracked and almost completely broken. Engine has no issues, never has, and it was recently apart for freshening and balancing. Y'all got any idea why it's busted like that? It "IS" a cheap "SFI" flexplate, PRW I think it was, if that makes any difference. Had a JW flexplate for a few years but ran out of cert, and I just replaced it with this one. Date is up on this one too as of July.
August 23, 2020, 12:46 PM
1320racerChinese junk
August 23, 2020, 01:14 PM
Canted ValveI'm afraid Ed's forever chant is likely the case on this item. You got your monies worth.
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August 23, 2020, 02:13 PM
rustyand it could flexed far enough to damage the trans pump
honesty is the best policy,insanity is a better deffense
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August 23, 2020, 02:21 PM
Mike RietowProof SFI cert is meaningless.
Lucky no innocent bystander got hurt.
SFI got their check in the mail from Wing Wong Ching Chong, all that matters.
August 23, 2020, 02:26 PM
Big SteveYou normally get what you pay for....
August 23, 2020, 04:14 PM
RPROGASWhen Jimmy Galante at Race Trans installed the aluminum trans pump I installed a Meziere "
non "flex billet plate.
Bob
August 23, 2020, 05:21 PM
Mike Rietowquote:
Originally posted by RPROGAS:
When Jimmy Galante at Race Trans installed the aluminum trans pump I installed a Meziere " non "flex billet plate.
Bob
A flex plate that don't flex is also known as a bad thrust.
A Mezeire flex's, just doesn't crumble like chinese made garbage.
Meziere is one piece billet steel Made in USA strong.
August 23, 2020, 06:06 PM
CashflowATI is probably the best real flexplate out there but I’ve had good luck with TCI. I would just buy the ATI. Good luck with whatever you pick!
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August 23, 2020, 09:44 PM
nomadI use the TCI flexplates. I'm sure they come from Pioneer.
A little note here: After getting screwed on the dates at various distributers and big box stores I only buy dated safety equipment from the manufacturer. It costs a few bucks more. But, I can get a full time on the equipment.
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August 24, 2020, 10:35 AM
TonyB6255As far as I'm concerned there are only 2 choices for a flexplate, Mezeire or ATI. I use a Mezeire True Billet on my 632 and the 3 year old one I just took off doesn't have a mark on it.
August 24, 2020, 10:52 AM
jjjTonyB6255 What starter are you using with that plate ?? Thanks
August 24, 2020, 11:02 AM
1320racerbeen using ATI flex plates for decades, none better.
Meziere flex plates have broken too.
August 24, 2020, 11:31 AM
TonyB6255quote:
Originally posted by jjj:
TonyB6255 What starter are you using with that plate ?? Thanks
I use 139 tooth and the Mezeire starter. I've also used the MSD starter and keep that as a spare
August 24, 2020, 11:39 AM
I.P. DaileyEd, that isn’t a Meziere flexplate in the picture. That’s a welded flexible plate
August 24, 2020, 07:56 PM
CashflowI think that’s the ATI.
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August 24, 2020, 09:32 PM
pauleyi made the mistake of buying an el-cheapo $50 flex plate straight off of the boat one time myself. first time i hit the starter all of the teeth flew off and hit me in the feet while cranking standing beside the car. i paid the money for a JW and all of teeth are still on it.
ep-out my 50 and a box of bandaids for my feet
August 25, 2020, 08:43 AM
mavmanATI says their flexplate don't work with ultrabell. that narrows down my options considerably.
August 25, 2020, 08:46 AM
seabassquote:
Originally posted by mavman:
ATI says their flexplate don't work with ultrabell. that narrows down my options considerably.
Get the meziere billet and don’t look back
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August 25, 2020, 10:06 AM
CashflowMavman,
If you need more room just run the 153 tooth flexplate. That's all I have run for years. Never did understand why most BBC guys run the 168. Besides the 153 spins faster. Only issue would be if you need more oil pan clearance.
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