Which flexplate?
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Which flexplate?
I'm building a new Dart 400 SHP, which flexplate (153 or 168) is preferable? I know about the starter business but if I were to choose are there any advantages or disadvantages to one over the other?
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Re: Which flexplate?
Not really.
Main difference would be, clearance between the starter and headers; which will be better with the 12.8" than the 14".
Main difference would be, clearance between the starter and headers; which will be better with the 12.8" than the 14".
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Re: Which flexplate?
in theory, the bigger ring gear will give the starter a little more leverage- which might matter if you run a lot of compression and initial ignition timing- and the smaller one will crank it over just a little faster...
in reality, it doesn't really matter... i'd run the smaller one for starter clearance..
in reality, it doesn't really matter... i'd run the smaller one for starter clearance..
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