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Old Mar 24, 2003 | 07:23 PM
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Aftermarket Flexplate

Who all would be interested purchasing an aftermarket high performance flexplate? I have no idea on price or anything...... I am just trying to gauge interest.<br><br>Doug
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Old Mar 24, 2003 | 07:43 PM
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I am, I know that BD will have one soon.
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Old Mar 24, 2003 | 08:31 PM
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I'm interested, talked to B&amp;M last year they said they would look into demand but nothing ever came of it. Used there plates for years on my hotrods never worried about losing my legs 8)
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Old Mar 25, 2003 | 10:21 PM
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Re:Aftermarket Flexplate

I know this is something I should know, but what is a flex plate?<br>DM01
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Old Mar 25, 2003 | 10:26 PM
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Re:Aftermarket Flexplate

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the flex plate is connected to the crankshaft and has the teeth on it for the starter. It is also what the clutch grips. I think.
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Old Mar 25, 2003 | 10:27 PM
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Re:Aftermarket Flexplate

It's what connects the crank to the torque converter. Used only in autos........
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Old Mar 25, 2003 | 10:48 PM
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[quote author=Jetpilot link=board=7;threadid=12704;start=0#120477 date=1048652843]<br>It's what connects the crank to the torque converter. Used only in autos........ <br>[/quote]<br><br>So, the Flywheel is connected to the Flex Plate and the Flex Plate is connected to the Torque Converter?<br><br>-or-<br><br>The Flywheel is connected to the Clutch, and the Clutch is connected to the Manual Transmission?<br><br>Or am I totally off base?<br><br>Maybe another visit to How Stuff Works.com is in order?<br><br><br>phox
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Old Mar 26, 2003 | 09:50 AM
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In an auto the crank is connected to the flexplate on one side and the Torque converter on the other. On a manual there is no flexplate.... The flywheel takes the place of a flexplate + there is no torque converter.<br><br>Doug
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Old Mar 26, 2003 | 09:53 AM
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I got the flex plate and the flywheel confused. :P
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Old Mar 26, 2003 | 11:09 AM
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All that [censored] you have been smokin.
(black smoke)
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