I think I have some teeth missing on the ring gear on my flexplate becuase sometimes when I go to start it the starter will just make a loud grinding noise and I have to move the car abit to get it to work.
any way what I wanted to know was is there a light weight FLEXPLATE on the market.
I know there are heavyer ones for improved launches but i wanted to know if anyone knows of lighter ones for better acceleration??
thanx

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btt

 

If you did have teeth missing on the flexplate, I don't think moving the car a bit would help. It might be a problem with your starter.

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1984 Camaro Z28 Astral Silver w/ 2 1/2" cowl induction hood
Engine: Decked 385 cid 4 bolt w/ oil cooler, 9.6:1 compression, ARP fasteners, 600 cfm Performer carburetor, Torker II intake, Performer RPM Heads, XE268H cam, Magnum roller tip rockers, MSD6AL ignition, Blaster2 coil, recurved HEI distributor
Exhaust: Terminator headers, Custom 3" TIG welded stainless exhaust, Twister muffler
Transmission: 4L60 w/ Corvette servo, .500 boost valve, TransGo 7-CS clutch springs, 700 PKH pump rings, 700-2 reprogramming kit, Borg-Warner High-Energy frictions & bands, 2400 RPM lockup torque converter
Drivetrain: 2.73:1 limited-slip Dana 44 w/ disc brakes
Tires: Front P225/50VR15 Rear P265/50VR15 Eagles

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They are pretty light to begin with. Most of the rotating weight is from the torque converter and the internal tranny parts.
I have a flexplate that ill sell for $20 plus shipping if you want. Its a OEM one from an 87 motor i bought in excellent condition.

 

I can't remember hearing of a light wieght one, but the after market flexplate are more for durability. Never heard that they give you a better launch, but certainly they can handle those forces without breaking.

The after market flexplates like the TCI (the one I have) are much thicker then the OEM. I've seen quite a few aftermarket plates very in thickness as a saleing point.

Most of the plates I've seen don't really have missing teeth, but more of hafe moon cut out of teeth from ware.

Good Luck,

Ron



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'81 Camaro Z-28
'94 Vette LT1 Coupe