C-beam plates
Pro
Joined: Apr 1999
Posts: 533
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From: Poinciana Florida
Yes, yes there is.
Once upon a time with 405 rear wheel horsepower the rear end would kick out to the right when shifting from 1st to 2nd. With the plates in place, the car would maintain traction and when shifting from 1st to 2nd would do so in a straight line. This was a worthwhile investment.
Once upon a time with 405 rear wheel horsepower the rear end would kick out to the right when shifting from 1st to 2nd. With the plates in place, the car would maintain traction and when shifting from 1st to 2nd would do so in a straight line. This was a worthwhile investment.
Drifting
Joined: Jun 2004
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Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 38
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These are well worth the investment. ZF Doc really knows his stuff and is meticulous about his products and service. I have 2 sets of beam plates, 2 short throw setups, and 1 fully built Black label ZF from him with plans for a blue tag ZF. Nothing but the best ... couldn't be more satisifed.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 3,284
Likes: 51
From: Jacksonville, FL
St. Jude Donor '08 thru '26
Jmho
I put them in when I did my clutch. They sure made putting the C-bean back in a snap. I also do believe that the car feels better when you really get on it in the lower gears from a roll and even more so when you do it from a standing start.
I'm very happy with the product and think it was $ well spent. JMHO
I forgot to say that when I bought the plates they were a kit, sort of. It came with a removal tool so you don't break your knuckles taking on the top nuts. Bill lists them as a seperate part, but when I e-mailed to make my order he offered me a reduced price for both. Ya gotta know that Bill is a stand up guy!
I'm very happy with the product and think it was $ well spent. JMHO
I forgot to say that when I bought the plates they were a kit, sort of. It came with a removal tool so you don't break your knuckles taking on the top nuts. Bill lists them as a seperate part, but when I e-mailed to make my order he offered me a reduced price for both. Ya gotta know that Bill is a stand up guy!
Last edited by tomtom72; Apr 9, 2009 at 09:35 AM. Reason: forgot this.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 811
Likes: 0
From: Nashville TN
Best 130 dollars I spent
Seriously, these things are great....no more kick out and removal and installation of the c-beam is a breeze....for safety I always apply a bit of lock tight although I'm sure its not necessary.....Do it, you'll be happy
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,102
Likes: 1
From: Portsmouth Virginia 396LT4 435RWHP/400RWTQ Best so far 11.26 @ 123mph
Ed,
Other than obviously making it easier for install/removal of the C-beam, the main thing it does is to increase the surface area loading on the beam and carrier housing pad over what the factory washers do spreading out the load contact to help insure it stays tight and doesn't move or come loose. It's a nice to have item for basic street use but more important for drag racing when launching the car with reasonable horsepower and sticky tires.Keeping that area tight under load with beam plates can help reduce the chance of bolts coming loose which can and will result in you probably breaking the snout off the carrier housing. Not a good thing.
Rick
Other than obviously making it easier for install/removal of the C-beam, the main thing it does is to increase the surface area loading on the beam and carrier housing pad over what the factory washers do spreading out the load contact to help insure it stays tight and doesn't move or come loose. It's a nice to have item for basic street use but more important for drag racing when launching the car with reasonable horsepower and sticky tires.Keeping that area tight under load with beam plates can help reduce the chance of bolts coming loose which can and will result in you probably breaking the snout off the carrier housing. Not a good thing.
Rick
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 3,525
Likes: 2
From: Houston TX
If you can find it with the search engine, you will find a pretty in-depth detailed explanation of the benefit that I found from the c-beam plates. They solved my issues, and I would definitely say they were worthwhile.
Aaron
Aaron
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 87
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From: albrightsville pa
Plates are ordered, I spoke with Bill the other day and your right he is a stand up guy, he gave me some good insight about the
C-beam plates and answered some other questions about an on going vibration problem I've had for years.
C-beam plates and answered some other questions about an on going vibration problem I've had for years.
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 38
Likes: 0
Good choice you'll be happy with them
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,350
Likes: 228
From: Northeast FL
Private joke but he has a jig to drill and safety wire just about anything.We need to put these plates in my car when we pull the engine next week. Hey Locke, notice I said WE?
