Flex Plate Has Bitten The Dust...

[gilto]

Well after slowing to a set of lights the other night I was met with a loud rattling sound. Over 2000rpm it went away but as soon as revs got low back it came.

It didn't sound good so I threw it up on the hoist at the local mechanics....he took the plastic cover off and could turn the flex plate pretty easily.

I ordered the heavy duty one from Nizpro which should be here Monday...

While the tranny is coming out is there anything else I should be doing? It's the 4 speed auto. Only mods to it so far are shift points controlled by edit and a tranny cooler.....

cheers fellas.....oh I'm running just over 300KW

Any idea on the cost of labour to put the flex plate in? How long should it take?

[ETM]

it will take about 4 hours and there isnt really much you can do besides rebuild the box when its out.

[AzMahoony]

Good to hear you're getting a Nizpro one mate, I haven't had any dramas with mine since I got it installed.. after 4 normal flex plates.. haha

[gilto]

haha 4...I figured why put a normal one back in only for it to happen again...

So it is still a good idea to have the nizpro one spot welded during install??.....

[turbotrana]

Is that Nizpro flex plate a modified stock plate or a completely new flexplate with thicker/stronger material

[gilto]

I'd almost be certain it is a complete new unit.....

[2MUCHKW]

The Nizpro flew plate is a laser cut laminated-modified new OEM unit.

I installed one on my car prior to fitting my Nizpro Stage II+ kit

[Russ F6]

Sorry for bringing up an old post but I just wanted to know what the average price is to get a flex plate installed. I got a price from Nizpro for $170 just for the plate, Ford was $84, but really wanted to know how much is involved in installing it.

Thanks Russ

[spine]

I can get the drive plate strengtheners for $29.95. So go buy yourself a new plate from Ford and save a few bucks. PM me for details.

[lowfutura]

Sorry for bringing up an old post but I just wanted to know what the average price is to get a flex plate installed. I got a price from Nizpro for $170 just for the plate, Ford was $84, but really wanted to know how much is involved in installing it.

Thanks Russ

Hey Russ,

Just had mine done last Thursday 04/06 by frauds and was $75 flex plate + new bolts, bushes and labour (4 Hours) for a grand total of $695 inc gst.

I would say if your ride is not completly factory dont even take it to fords; but if it is, make a warrenty claim.

I recommend go the Nizpro and your own mechanic.

Cheers.

Ohh Just saw the 382 (dont go to fords)

Edited 10/06/09 10:38 AM by lowfutura