This sucks. Upon inspection I found some hairline cracks in my flexplate around where the torque bolts in. Good thing I looked at it-

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...dflywheel1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...dflywheel2.jpg

Does anyone know off hand how many teeth there are on this thing so I know the correct one to order? I'd rather not count them if someone knows off the top of their head

 

153, Go get a SFI rated one.
I got the TCI. 399173 is the part number.

At least you checked it out and found the cracks.

 

I have a used one for cheap if you want to go that route.....no cracks lol

 

FastZinTennessee

I live approx. 1 hour from you, I have a factory one in good shape I will give you if you come get it.

Send me a PM if your intersted

 

I love it when this happens!

 

I appreciate the offers on flexplates, but after seeing this I think I'm going to invest in a stouter TCI one.

Ken, I noticed that the part # you gave me was the externally balanced flexplate. I've just had the motor completely internally balanced, which sucks for me because the TCI plate for internal balanced applications is $200 as opposed to $100. Is this something I need to talk to my machine shop about first before buying?

 

That part number is for an externally balanced flexplate.

Frank

 

^ that is the flexplate my machine shop recommended for me also. I went ahead and got it. I haven't installed it yet.