Ford vs Chevy Build-up - Page 30

SSGT Mustang · 03-16-2015, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by HandOverFist

Yes, something else I will need to run down. Ebay would likely be a good place to begin, right?

This plate look correct? http://www.ebay.com/itm/MAVERICK-MUS...42f379&vxp=mtr

Or maybe this? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ford-289-302...ddd3ca&vxp=mtr

That first one is for a stick, not an automatic. And that starter plate is pointless (it's for starting an engine on a stand, which I would never do). Get the steel one from the guy in the link I provided.

SSGT Mustang · 03-16-2015, 01:41 AM

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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 · 03-16-2015, 01:48 AM

I'm talking ATI convertors lol...

west coast · 03-16-2015, 10:49 AM

On the flex plate make sure you have the right size bolt circle pattern to match your converter.

FireSale · 03-16-2015, 11:03 AM

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 · 03-16-2015, 12:48 PM

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.

west coast · 03-16-2015, 03:31 PM

Yes 10 1/2' is correct.

Tony Corley · 03-16-2015, 04:55 PM

Bell and mount should arrive on Weds.

HandOverFist · 03-17-2015, 03:30 AM

Oh joy...not enough clearance between the balancer and the pump outlet for a hose. Stock balancer was 6.250" diameter where the new one is 6.5". This Ford is going to kill me before I figure it all out. Found a SFI Pioneer balancer 6.1" that should solve the problem...same 50 oz balance so it should not affect the engine balance.

Anyway, I have the balancer, flexplate, transmission and alternator on the way. The only remaining item is the torque convertor.

Tony Corley · 03-17-2015, 08:10 AM

I would also change to a much smaller crank pulley.

03-16-2015, 01:48 AM	#293
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up I'm talking ATI convertors lol... __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

03-16-2015, 10:49 AM	#294
west coast Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rainy Washington Posts: 609 Likes: 12 Liked 223 Times in 73 Posts	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up On the flex plate make sure you have the right size bolt circle pattern to match your converter. __________________ James Boyce 6052 K/SA Stock National record holder 2015,2018,2 times in 2022,2023

03-16-2015, 11:03 AM	#295
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 237 Times in 126 Posts	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up 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 Last edited by FireSale; 03-16-2015 at 11:08 AM.

03-16-2015, 12:48 PM	#296
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up 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. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321 Last edited by HandOverFist; 03-16-2015 at 01:34 PM.

03-16-2015, 03:31 PM	#297
west coast Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Rainy Washington Posts: 609 Likes: 12 Liked 223 Times in 73 Posts	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up Yes 10 1/2' is correct. __________________ James Boyce 6052 K/SA Stock National record holder 2015,2018,2 times in 2022,2023

03-16-2015, 04:55 PM	#298
Tony Corley Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 264 Likes: 42 Liked 61 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up Bell and mount should arrive on Weds.

03-17-2015, 03:30 AM	#299
HandOverFist VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Gulf Breeze, FL Posts: 1,651 Likes: 8 Liked 33 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up Oh joy...not enough clearance between the balancer and the pump outlet for a hose. Stock balancer was 6.250" diameter where the new one is 6.5". This Ford is going to kill me before I figure it all out. Found a SFI Pioneer balancer 6.1" that should solve the problem...same 50 oz balance so it should not affect the engine balance. Anyway, I have the balancer, flexplate, transmission and alternator on the way. The only remaining item is the torque convertor. __________________ Rich Taylor I/SA - 321

03-17-2015, 08:10 AM	#300
Tony Corley Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 264 Likes: 42 Liked 61 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Ford vs Chevy Build-up I would also change to a much smaller crank pulley.