2 piece main 383 Flexplate?
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From: Mt Pleasant Michigan
2 piece main 383 Flexplate?
I made an OOOPS, I need to know what is the best solution
1985 with 2 piece rear main now a 383 Exterior balance I bought the new flexplate had it balanced with the crank and balanecer now I realise it is the 168 tooth so I need to:
(1) change starter to a 400 type
(2) Ad a balance plate to the stock 153 tooth flexplate $20.00
(3) have my stock flexplate changed to a 400 balance (weld weight on it)
If I run the 400 starter I think it will really be close to the header (HOT)
I am not sure about the balance plated seems kind of shade tree
Anybody had a 153 tooth made into a 400 balance flexplate?
Any experience in any of these would be appreciated.
1985 with 2 piece rear main now a 383 Exterior balance I bought the new flexplate had it balanced with the crank and balanecer now I realise it is the 168 tooth so I need to:
(1) change starter to a 400 type
(2) Ad a balance plate to the stock 153 tooth flexplate $20.00
(3) have my stock flexplate changed to a 400 balance (weld weight on it)
If I run the 400 starter I think it will really be close to the header (HOT)
I am not sure about the balance plated seems kind of shade tree
Anybody had a 153 tooth made into a 400 balance flexplate?
Any experience in any of these would be appreciated.
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Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 211
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From: Chicago ILL
Do yourself a favor an replace the 168 tooth flexplate with an external balance 153 tooth. LPE used to sell them. CSR sells them. Once you secure the correct flexplate. Take both to a machine shop and have them balance the 153 to the 168.
