looking to buy a torque plate, wheres the best place to get it

[Fastorange]

im looking at buying a torque plate.. i like the one socal sells.. i was woundering what eles was out there.. i did a google search and it was pretty much pointless.. any info would be great

 

[TROJAN366]

I have a BD flexplate and a stock flywheel.

 

[JoshH]

SoCal is the only one I know of that offers one. You could try making one.

 

[whytry]

A gentleman I work closely with machines them, they are not fancy but fully functional and are cheaper... pm. Me for info

 

[hondarider552]

I have a BD flexplate and a stock flywheel.

What??? LOL

 

[DBUSHLB7]

ATS also has an SFI flexplate in fact user Moss has one for sale in the garage sale section.

 

[JoshH]

He's asking about a torque plate, not a flex plate. It bolts to the deck surface during machining to simulate the forces in the block when a head is torqued down. It helps prevent bore distortion caused by head studs.

 

[mike diesel]

Torque plate is not a flex plate/fly wheel...

 

[TROJAN366]

I should pay more attention.....

 

[duramaxdiesel]

I just LOL'ed pretty hard:roflmao:

I've made mistakes reading quick too so:hug:


Nick

 

[SSchmi5519]

He's asking about a torque plate, not a flex plate. It bolts to the deck surface during machining to simulate the forces in the block when a head is torqued down. It helps prevent bore distortion caused by head studs.

^^This.


Way to take it and run though guys :spit:

 

[DBUSHLB7]

^^This.


Way to take it and run though guys :spit:

We're just THAT eager to help lol. My apologies.

 

[fishsmith]

Cylinder head supply sells them. They are right at 700.

 

[whytry]

Trying to return pms but something is screwey with my phone. Please feel free to text me 570-274-9115

 

[blk smoke lb7]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cx_DCUht-Xg

 

[Jackblack99]

I just picked up a new SoCal torq plate for $350!! Should be here in a few days

 

[DIESELMAFIAPER.LB7]

My question is is it absolutely needed? I know plenty of people who don't do it and are perfectly fine including myself maybe in all out 1000+ builds that plan to run and race at 1000+ but for us 700-900 hp guys whats the big deal. Do studs truly distort that bad?

 

[Fastorange]

im going to ask my good friend whos an engine builder... hes built pulling tractors engines for years along with other engines... im sure to each thier own...

 

[Jackblack99]

for no more than what i picked mine up for why not.. i didnt have to pay full price for it.

 

[DIESELMAFIAPER.LB7]

Ya id do the same just curious to why some say its a mandatory thing so