Mid plate vs. no midplate

Dave Noll · 07-15-2015, 03:33 PM

Well, I'm a FFFFord guy an as such, Bob Glidden wouldn't use an engine stand. And thats on engine's not running.

Rich67stang · 07-15-2015, 03:46 PM

I run a Front plate and solid steel motor mounts in my SS/AS Mustang and it makes over 900HP, I have not seen any problems as of late.

SSDiv6 · 07-15-2015, 04:56 PM

The use of a midplate is a plus and if the rules allows it, use it.

It stiffens the chassis and also limits the torsional twist and stresses on both the engine block and transmission.

In many cars, it improves the 60' numbers,

If you have to use a diaper, it makes the installation and removal easier.
It makes engine removal easier too.

07-15-2015, 03:33 PM	#1
Dave Noll Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Div. 6, Eastern, WA Posts: 712 Likes: 2,716 Liked 240 Times in 112 Posts	Re: Mid plate vs. no midplate Well, I'm a FFFFord guy an as such, Bob Glidden wouldn't use an engine stand. And thats on engine's not running. __________________ Dave Noll, EF/S ,?/SA 6526

07-15-2015, 03:46 PM	#2
Rich67stang Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Jackson, NJ Posts: 313 Likes: 3 Liked 116 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Mid plate vs. no midplate I run a Front plate and solid steel motor mounts in my SS/AS Mustang and it makes over 900HP, I have not seen any problems as of late. __________________ Richard Preiser 1613 FGT/I 1510 C/SA 161 F/DA

07-15-2015, 04:56 PM	#3
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 3,048 Likes: 712 Liked 1,608 Times in 585 Posts	Re: Mid plate vs. no midplate The use of a midplate is a plus and if the rules allows it, use it. It stiffens the chassis and also limits the torsional twist and stresses on both the engine block and transmission. In many cars, it improves the 60' numbers, If you have to use a diaper, it makes the installation and removal easier. It makes engine removal easier too.