Hey all,

I'm getting ready to drop my trans again and I figured this time around I might as well swap out to a better flex plate. I currently run the stock 80e plate with the spacer, but I think we all know that can become a bit of a weak point.

What do you all run or recommend? I'm running a Yank 2800 converter with the maggie pushing about 12# all said and done... I'm trying to follow in the footsteps of the rest of the maggie guys who have had their trucks running 11's. I think that means I'll need close to 600 to the wheels.

 

I have a TCI.

 

Thanks Pat.
General Motors - TCI® Auto

Lemme guess its the most expensive one down the bottom?

 

I was running in the 11's before I sold the procharger and was running just the factory 80e flexplate. I broke one 60e flexplate and egg shaped the holes on another before doing the 80e swap. Havent had any problems from the 80e plate though.

 

thinking about doing TCI myself

anyone know what tooth a stock 05 5.3 is? i want to say its 168 but they offer 3 different ones for 168

 

I also have a TCI. Heard a few horror stories and I don't feel like being one of them for 200$.

 

Another TCI here; 4l60 version (399753) with no spacer and a 60 to 80 conversion converter. It has been in service since my 4l80 conversion in 2008 and I saw no signs of stress when recently removed for my engine r&r. I see they now offer a 80 specific plate, 399754, if you are using a 4l80 converter mated to a short crank.

 

Started out with a TCI. but now run a Meziere billet, 1 piece plate.

 

Why did you switch from the TCI? The billet piece saves roughly 1.25 lbs versus the Steel piece. Otherwise I can't come up with any other reason for the extra $100+ on the billet.

 

Hm, mine is stock. lol