What is everyone running for a flexplate? BBC application, 1200 to 1400 HP.
April 02, 2025, 03:31 PM
1leg
Meziere FP300 for 168 tooth.
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April 02, 2025, 06:12 PM
Big Steve
Meziere billet 139 tooth, none better for high HP motors
April 02, 2025, 06:40 PM
RPROGAS
I have a Meziere billet 168.
Bob
April 02, 2025, 07:28 PM
ROLLIN'
ATI 139 tooth. House of Payne, Ultimate Big Dawg Starter (1230 HP)
April 03, 2025, 06:03 AM
57 Vette
ATI 139 tooth with a Power Master Ultra Starter motor. (1060 HP)
April 03, 2025, 06:43 AM
Curly1
Absolutely go with the 139 tooth flexplate and starter. No more broken teeth and much stronger than 168 tooth deal.
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April 03, 2025, 09:31 AM
BP758
[QUOTE]Originally posted by 1leg: Meziere FP300 for 168 tooth.[/QUOTE
Meziere on all of our fast stuff.
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April 03, 2025, 04:34 PM
Goob
For us lower HP, lower bucks guys, I was pleased with the TCI 168 tooth unit I bought in '21. Made in Mexico, but it is a nicely done piece. FWIW
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April 03, 2025, 05:53 PM
Curly1
The 168 tooth and 139 tooth flexplates are basically same diameter but the 139 tooth has fewer and LARGER teeth so they do not break off nearly as easy.
I have used the TCI and CRS 139 tooth flexplates with good success / never broke one single tooth off. With Mechanical injection it will often kick back and break teeth off. Not with the 139 tooth flexplate. The Maziere billet flexplate looks really nice and is probably very good but do not know if you need to spend that much money.
To convert to 139 tooth flexplate you need the Flexplate of course and the starter nose gear. You will also need the starter mounting block which can be used on most all mini starters. Simple and does not have to cost that much yet MUCH better.
https://postimg.cc/gallery/np3zpruo/ "Dunning-Kruger Effect" -a type of Cognitive bias where people with little expertise or ability assume they have superior expertise or ability. This overestimation occurs as a result of the fact that they do not have enough knowledge to know they don't have enough knowledge.
Before you argue with someone ask yourself, "Is this person mentally mature enough to grasp the concept of a different perspective?" If not there is no point to argue.
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April 04, 2025, 11:14 AM
Alaskaracer
I run the JW The Wheel. On my car, I lost et and mph going from that to a standard weight flexplate. When I put one back on, I gained the et and mph back....light weight isn't always faster as many think...inertia is your friend in drag racing....
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April 04, 2025, 09:44 PM
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Pioneer
April 05, 2025, 05:44 AM
RPROGAS
Kinetic Energy can be your friend, particularly if you are a drag racer. A weight (lbs.) in motion (RPM) can aid in the accelerate of a given mass (car).
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