How do I know what flex plate I need?
There are four main factors to consider when purchasing a flexplate.
- The crank style: One or two piece rear main seal.
- The torque converter bolt pattern: large 11 1/2-inch or small 10 3/4-inch.
- Ring gear tooth count: 153 or 168.
- Internal or external engine balance.
What is the purpose of the ring gear on a flex plate?
On the outer circumference of the flex plate or flywheel is a “ring gear” The ring gear is what your starter motor uses to crank the engine to start it. A manual transmission uses a “flywheel” A flywheel is much thicker and heavier than a flex plate and stores energy to keep things smooth while shifting gears.
What is the difference between flexplate and flywheel?
Flexplates are generally much thinner and lighter than flywheels due to the smooth coupling action of the torque converter and the elimination of the clutch surface. Like flywheels, flexplates normally handle coupling to the starter motor, via teeth cut along the outer edge of the plate.
Are heavy flywheels better?
When it comes to choosing the flywheel weight, it is recommended that heavier flywheels are better as compared to lighter ones. Higher the flywheel weight the smoother the operation. A heavy flywheel ensures safe movement by producing more power at a steady rate.
Is a 35 pound flywheel good?
Most spin bikes are in the range of 30 lbs to 50 lbs and for most people this range is fine for providing them with the smoothness and workout they want. The big benefit of the heavy flywheel is the natural and smooth riding motion that gives a better and more efficient riding experience.
What kind of flex plate do I Need?
What determines what flex plate you need is the starter. I seldom use a 153 tooth flexplate because I feel that the 168 tooth flexplate (or flywheel) can turn the engine over better (more power but less speed). I used to buy high torque stock GM starters until I bought our first high torque mini starter off of Ebay for about $85 shipped to my door!
Where can I get Free flywheel ring gears?
Flywheel Ring Gear, 184-Tooth, Replacement, Ford, Each Part Number: ATP-ZA502 More Detail… Part Number: PIO-FRG-130T More Detail… This part is normally shipped directly from the manufacturer / Supplier. Part Number: QTM-110018 More Detail… Order this item and get free delivery and handling on your entire order!
How many bolt patterns do GM Flex plates have?
Most flex plates have two sets of three bolt patterns on them that will align to the converter. I have both 153 and 168 tooth stock GM flexplates and all of them have the two different sets of three converter bolt patterns on them.
How many teeth are in a flywheel ring?
Flywheel Ring Gear Material Steel (34) Ring Gear Tooth Quantity 110-tooth (7) 168-tooth (4) 164-tooth (3) 184-tooth (3) 157-tooth (2) 114-tooth (1) 120-tooth (1) 122-tooth (1) 124-tooth (1) 129-tooth (1) 130-tooth (1) 131-tooth (1) + Show All.