flexplates

JP1738 · 01-22-2024, 04:15 PM

Got mine for my build in the mail a few weeks ago. Y'all have preferences? I just got the el-cheapo sfi certified one from Jegs given I'm not trying to rotate the Earth. I've had no issues on my .90 stuff with them too but some people swear by particular brands.

Mike Pearson · 01-22-2024, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JP1738

Got mine for my build in the mail a few weeks ago. Y'all have preferences? I just got the el-cheapo sfi certified one from Jegs given I'm not trying to rotate the Earth. I've had no issues on my .90 stuff with them too but some people swear by particular brands.

I have used the Summit and Pioneer ones and haven’t had a problem. One had some chipping on the teeth after several years. Still worked when I removed it. This go around I bought one from ATI. The quality is much better. Thicker steel and the ring gear is Tig welded at closer intervals.

ZenzenRacing · 01-22-2024, 04:53 PM

New ATI for the Camaro. Can't find a shield for a T350 (None in stock).

Mike Pearson · 01-22-2024, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ZenzenRacing

New ATI for the Camaro. Can't find a shield for a T350 (None in stock).

I put a TCI shield on mine. Fit perfect. I did have to massage the tunnel a bit on the passenger side. Gen 1 Camaro
Ken Kier makes blanket that is supposed fit real good. I was thinking about that too. Went with the aluminum shield.

ZenzenRacing · 01-22-2024, 05:22 PM

TCI says they don't know when they will be able to send one! May have to look at a blanket.

prostockpete1 · 01-22-2024, 06:30 PM

so just to understand rule there is no expiry on existing SFI flexplates & if you are using a aftermarket transmission case such as Reid , ATI etc you still need shield or blanket ?

J.R. Haddad · 01-22-2024, 08:54 PM

Pete, I hope not, and I don't think you need either if your "Super Case"
comes with 2 SFI #'s. One for the regular shield or blanket area & one for the Flexplate Shield. I just bought an ATI unit to get rid of the aggravation
of having to worry about them, and taking them on & off.

J.R.

prostockpete1 · 01-23-2024, 01:03 AM

I checked the Reid transmission site & their aftermarket powerglide case does Not need a Shield as it has a SFI rating of 4.1 & does Not need a Flexplate shield as has a SFI rating of 30.1 .. just need the answer on expiry dates of existing SFI flexplates

01-22-2024, 04:15 PM	#1
JP1738 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 576 Likes: 1,643 Liked 1,211 Times in 340 Posts	Re: flexplates Got mine for my build in the mail a few weeks ago. Y'all have preferences? I just got the el-cheapo sfi certified one from Jegs given I'm not trying to rotate the Earth. I've had no issues on my .90 stuff with them too but some people swear by particular brands. __________________ Dawson Pauley #2827 N/SA 1980 Malibu SW 2S 305/180 #2827 S/ST 1978 Mazda RX7 w/ 383 sbc/glide

01-22-2024, 04:53 PM	#3
ZenzenRacing Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 263 Likes: 270 Liked 53 Times in 17 Posts	Re: flexplates New ATI for the Camaro. Can't find a shield for a T350 (None in stock).

01-22-2024, 05:22 PM	#5
ZenzenRacing Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 263 Likes: 270 Liked 53 Times in 17 Posts	Re: flexplates TCI says they don't know when they will be able to send one! May have to look at a blanket.

01-22-2024, 06:30 PM	#6
prostockpete1 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 255 Likes: 3 Liked 90 Times in 52 Posts	Re: flexplates / shields so just to understand rule there is no expiry on existing SFI flexplates & if you are using a aftermarket transmission case such as Reid , ATI etc you still need shield or blanket ?

01-22-2024, 08:54 PM	#7
J.R. Haddad Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 785 Likes: 939 Liked 1,469 Times in 308 Posts	Re: flexplates Pete, I hope not, and I don't think you need either if your "Super Case" comes with 2 SFI #'s. One for the regular shield or blanket area & one for the Flexplate Shield. I just bought an ATI unit to get rid of the aggravation of having to worry about them, and taking them on & off. J.R.

01-23-2024, 01:03 AM	#8
prostockpete1 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 255 Likes: 3 Liked 90 Times in 52 Posts	Re: flexplates I checked the Reid transmission site & their aftermarket powerglide case does Not need a Shield as it has a SFI rating of 4.1 & does Not need a Flexplate shield as has a SFI rating of 30.1 .. just need the answer on expiry dates of existing SFI flexplates