Tunnel Torque plate?
Thread Starter
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 7,325
Likes: 485
From: Texas Where God intended me to be.
2023 Corvette of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2022 C5 of the Year Winner - Unmodified
Cruise-In X Veteran
St. Jude Donor '08 thru '11,'22 thru '26
Tunnel Torque plate?
Is there any difference in the C5 Tunnel plate from the C6 plate? I have the old one off my 05 C6 from when I bought the Elite engineering 3/8” thick one and installed it. Would it be worth my trouble to get under the C5 and install it on her?
Thread Starter
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 7,325
Likes: 485
From: Texas Where God intended me to be.
2023 Corvette of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2022 C5 of the Year Winner - Unmodified
Cruise-In X Veteran
St. Jude Donor '08 thru '11,'22 thru '26
Looks like I will be installing it next weekend
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained
Joe Kucinski
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette
Verdad Gallardo
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 8,352
Likes: 103
From: In the pit, trying to love someone.
Because they're stupid expensive. I made my own out of a piece of 1/4" T6 aluminum and got some thermal shielding from Summit racing. I have about $75 into it, and 2 or 3 hours of my time. I'd stack it up against an EE plate any day.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 3,012
Likes: 15
From: Jensen Beach FL
Don't forget that the EE tunnel plate is also ceramic coated to help reflect heat. Stupid expensive? AT $205 and you get ceramic coating it is a great deal. For $289 you can get the 1/4" with thermal insulation.
Last edited by craig04c5; Jul 26, 2010 at 05:26 PM.
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,828
Likes: 14
plus if I was capable and had the time fabricate it in three hours then it would still cost more than buying one. If someone has the time and talent, and enjoys making their own - more power to them. Sounds like it could be a good side business? What would you sell them for?
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 5,747
Likes: 224
From: Hillsboro Oregon
You can get a 1/4" ceramic coated plate on the bay and add your own insulation from Summit Racing.
Just curious as to how much a stock C6 plate costs.........for that I need a part number
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,421
Likes: 8
From: Lake Mary Florida
Doesn't the torque tube have to come out to install the tunnel plate?
It sure does get wicked hot in the console if you are driving for very long.