Ford vs Chevy Build-up

[SSGT Mustang]

Originally Posted by HandOverFist

You can easily see the difference between the two. I just don't want to blindly buy one and end up with a useless flexplate lying around the garage...I have enough clutter as it is lol.

I hear ya, but you're fine. They are just two different styles. If you look closely, the depth from crank flange to converter flange are the same overall. One just has one step and the other has two. I have used several brands, all with different styles. The JW wheel is just a plate with a thick flange. The depth is the same overall to other brands.

You may want to look at TCI flex plates. They're cheap and SFI approved. You may want to talk to your converter builder first before buying though. They may be able to cut you a deal. If they try to sell you a $300 flex plate for that stocker, then you know you have the wrong builder.

Hope this helps.

[HandOverFist]

Originally Posted by SSGT Mustang

I hear ya, but you're fine. They are just two different styles. If you look closely, the depth from crank flange to converter flange are the same overall. One just has one step and the other has two. I have used several brands, all with different styles. The JW wheel is just a plate with a thick flange. The depth is the same overall to other brands.

You may want to look at TCI flex plates. They're cheap and SFI approved. You may want to talk to your converter builder first before buying though. They may be able to cut you a deal. If they try to sell you a $300 flex plate for that stocker, then you know you have the wrong builder.

Hope this helps.

ATI is who I was looking to for a convertor. They want $295 for their 157T flexplate. I'm going to call Brian Thompson and get the skinny since he uses ATI in his cars.

[SSGT Mustang]

Originally Posted by HandOverFist

ATI is who I was looking to for a convertor. They want $295 for their 157T flexplate. I'm going to call Brian Thompson and get the skinny since he uses ATI in his cars.

Rich, you're killing me, man. I've got to go to work in 5 hours.

TCI, not ATI.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/tci-529610

Signing off....

[HandOverFist]

I'm talking ATI convertors lol...

[FireSale]

The block plate on my Ford Racing 302 for GT/MA is one of the multi-fit deals. Looks like this:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/pma-pa26445/overview/

I have a TCI trans and flex plate that haven't seen the track yet. The flex plate (157 tooth) looks nice and strong but I had a lot of quality control issues with the C4. The case wouldn't fit the transbrake solenoid they sold me (push in solenoid, threaded case) and the piston in the foreword shift solenoid had a huge chip in it. I replaced the whole shift solenoid with a Performance Auto unit. The pan provided with it wasn't a flush fit and leaked like a sive. Had to replace that with a Moroso pan. For these reasons they won't be getting any future business from me.

PA and others sell "heavy duty" pump gaskets. They are worth the extra buck or two. $20, actually.

I put an SFI bell housing on my motor and have a new stock 157 tooth one here I don't need. Send me a PM if you're interested. Shipping+cheap...

Dale

[HandOverFist]

James - Most of the 157T flexplates sport a 10-1/2" bolt pattern, right? Seems I have seen some of the Ford convertors that use studs instead of the usual pads for attachment...guess I will just have to wait and see.

Dale - I'll be in touch about that bellhousing. Thanks! I too was kind of leary about some of the transmission builders out there...I would have preferred Arnett did one for me. Did a lot of research and questioning before giving Dynamic Transmission the go ahead.