gilto Member 218 Member For: 17y 9m 25d Gender: Male Posted 18/07/08 05:10 AM Share Posted 18/07/08 05:10 AM 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 300KWAny idea on the cost of labour to put the flex plate in? How long should it take? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/47728-flex-plate-has-bitten-the-dust/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETM Member 1,194 Member For: 18y 1m 11d Gender: Male Location: syd south Posted 18/07/08 06:11 AM Share Posted 18/07/08 06:11 AM it will take about 4 hours and there isnt really much you can do besides rebuild the box when its out. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/47728-flex-plate-has-bitten-the-dust/#findComment-707284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzMahoony Hench, but no longer shredded or tanned. Member 3,343 Member For: 18y 27d Gender: Male Location: Canning Vale, W.A Posted 18/07/08 08:45 AM Share Posted 18/07/08 08:45 AM 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 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/47728-flex-plate-has-bitten-the-dust/#findComment-707391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilto Member 218 Member For: 17y 9m 25d Gender: Male Posted 18/07/08 09:16 AM Author Share Posted 18/07/08 09:16 AM 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??..... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/47728-flex-plate-has-bitten-the-dust/#findComment-707408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotrana Member 2,586 Member For: 22y 24d Gender: Male Posted 18/07/08 11:49 AM Share Posted 18/07/08 11:49 AM Is that Nizpro flex plate a modified stock plate or a completely new flexplate with thicker/stronger material Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/47728-flex-plate-has-bitten-the-dust/#findComment-707462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilto Member 218 Member For: 17y 9m 25d Gender: Male Posted 18/07/08 01:48 PM Author Share Posted 18/07/08 01:48 PM I'd almost be certain it is a complete new unit..... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/47728-flex-plate-has-bitten-the-dust/#findComment-707500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2MUCHKW Member 350 Member For: 19y 4d Posted 24/07/08 12:30 PM Share Posted 24/07/08 12:30 PM 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 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/47728-flex-plate-has-bitten-the-dust/#findComment-709890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ F6 Member 641 Member For: 19y 10m 11d Gender: Male Location: Newcastle NSW Posted 10/06/09 09:12 AM Share Posted 10/06/09 09:12 AM 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 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/47728-flex-plate-has-bitten-the-dust/#findComment-888751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spine Donating Members 642 Member For: 19y 5d Gender: Male Location: Footscrayastan Posted 10/06/09 09:19 AM Share Posted 10/06/09 09:19 AM 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. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/47728-flex-plate-has-bitten-the-dust/#findComment-888754 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowfutura Enforcer Donating Members 520 Member For: 16y 6m 14d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 10/06/09 10:33 AM Share Posted 10/06/09 10:33 AM (edited) Russ F6 said: 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 RussHey 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 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/47728-flex-plate-has-bitten-the-dust/#findComment-888830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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