New CSR Flexplate

After my recent post regarding flexplate failures, I had lots of good recommendations for replacements. The Mezeire and Reactor units looked good, but I did a little more checking. I called my old racing buddy Rowland Wood at CSR Performance and discovered that they have a new 429-460 flexplate that was not in their catalog. The one in the picture below is a part number CSR 220 AL, selling for approximately $290.
I like this one due to many factors, including the method of ring gear attachment. No welding.
If I screw up and damage a tooth, I don't have to scrap the wheel, and can just bolt on a new gear.
The price was reasonable when looking at the other opotions in that quality range.
It has an aluminum center that is just under 3/8" thick and is 1/4" thick at the crank flange.
This just gives the BBF racer another choice whan shopping for a flexplate.
I will wait until after the Bash to install it so you all can check it out while I am there.
Keith

First I'd heard of it Keith. I also like the replaceable ring gear. Good idea.

Nevs,
The replaceable gear was a big plus to me. The Reactor also features a replaceable gear, but uses welded tabs, instead of a direct flange bolting design. I am sure the old '58 will give this one a workout and test the design.
Thanks,
Keith

Wheelie58 wrote:Nevs,
The replaceable gear was a big plus to me. The Reactor also features a replaceable gear, but uses welded tabs, instead of a direct flange bolting design. I am sure the old '58 will give this one a workout and test the design.
Thanks,
Keith

Keep us posted on how it works Keith. Looks like a nice piece.

Keith,
Thanks for the heads up on the new CSR flexplate, I ordered one today for my new engine I am building. They said they have them in stock at CSR.

Todd

ToddB wrote:Keith,
Thanks for the heads up on the new CSR flexplate, I ordered one today for my new engine I am building. They said they have them in stock at CSR.

Todd

Todd,
When you unwrap it, you will be smilin'.
Thanks!
Keith