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

Just ordered my new flexplate

I think thats the one Lem told me about awhile back, I'll be getting one soon.................not that my JW has give me any issues.

richter69 wrote:I think thats the one Lem told me about awhile back, I'll be getting one soon.................not that my JW has give me any issues.

That's what I have on my car , it's a awesome piece for sure, one of the best investments I've made.

Barney wrote:

richter69 wrote:I think thats the one Lem told me about awhile back, I'll be getting one soon.................not that my JW has give me any issues.

That's what I have on my car , it's a awesome piece for sure, one of the best investments I've made.

It's proven to be good for 9500RPM then

Coug prolly designed it......................

Either that or someone stole it from him

56Tbird wrote:

Barney wrote:

richter69 wrote:I think thats the one Lem told me about awhile back, I'll be getting one soon.................not that my JW has give me any issues.

That's what I have on my car , it's a awesome piece for sure, one of the best investments I've made.

It's proven to be good for 9500RPM then

And then some....the alky will make it live.

nice

Just don't hurt their feelings by asking for contingency monies. $$$

just odered one up.

this is one bad azz flex plate , just make sure you order the bolt kit with it. it has both chevy and ford converter bolt pattern and looks sweet. every thing fits perfect

What converter bolt pattern are on them?

Ace

csr

I have one on the way.

Got my CSR aluminum plate in. Nice piece.

For the guys that use one:

Do you use washers under the flexplate to crank bolt heads? Never used them with a steel plate, this alumnium seems to be very hard, but I don't want to gall it up when I tighten the bolts. Without washers my ARP flexplate bolts go through the plate about 7/16".

Same question for the converter nuts/bolts. On the engine side where the nuts for the converter sit, the flexplate is milled out to about 1/2 thickness so the nut sits down in a recess. Washer or no?

[quote="David Cole"]Got my CSR aluminum plate in.  Nice piece.  

For the guys that use one:  

Do you use washers under the flexplate to crank bolt heads?  Never used them with a steel plate, this alumnium seems to be very hard, but I don't want to gall it up when I tighten the bolts.  Without washers my ARP flexplate bolts go through the plate about 7/16".

Same question for the converter nuts/bolts.  On the engine side where the nuts for the converter sit, the flexplate is milled out to about 1/2 thickness so the nut sits down in a recess.  Washer or no?[/quot

CALL CSR AND SEE WHAT THEY SAY

ACE

Ive never used a washer on the bolts , had it on and off atleast 4 times and no signs of damage, they send washers for converter bolts

If i remember correctly when i purchased mine, he stated it required arp flexplate bolts (which i already had) and the arp hardened washers under the convertor bolts.
Not sure they have it on their website but a quick call to them could confirm the hardware they recommend.

Side note....the biggest reason i switched from the chromo CSR to the 2 piece alum unit was cause they wont recert the Steel plate...yet will recert the alum one time if its in acceptable condition. Nobrainer for the money if you need a plate w a current cert.

powerstrokeace wrote:

David Cole wrote:Got my CSR aluminum plate in.  Nice piece.  

For the guys that use one:  

Do you use washers under the flexplate to crank bolt heads?  Never used them with a steel plate, this alumnium seems to be very hard, but I don't want to gall it up when I tighten the bolts.  Without washers my ARP flexplate bolts go through the plate about 7/16".

Same question for the converter nuts/bolts.  On the engine side where the nuts for the converter sit, the flexplate is milled out to about 1/2 thickness so the nut sits down in a recess.  Washer or no?[/quot

CALL CSR AND SEE WHAT THEY SAY

ACE

You always use Washers under nuts and bolts, they are there for a reason they cushion the bolts and keep them from breakage