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Old Jan 4, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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??? What is Beam Plates. Thanks Douglas
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http://www.zfdoc.com/c4beamplate.htm

I have them. I'm not sure about helping straight line acceleration, but they sure make r/r of the c-beam easier.
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for automatic transmissions as well?
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Yes.
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I'd like to get them as well, but the price is just a bit too much for me.
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I'd like to get them as well, but the price is just a bit too much for me.
Make your own.
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i use wrenches and "locking pliers" you know what im talking about right? or an adjustible wrtench and "locking pliers (for the larger nuts by the dana xx)
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