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    stroker question

    hey guys i just purchased a 383 that was balanced with a flywheel for us in a stick car im putting it in my chevelle that is equipped with a th400 what do i have to do to the flexplate since it is considerably lighter then the flywheel to keep the engine balanced thanks guys

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    Congratulations on the new purchase. Did you get your new engine from a local shop, or did you get it from one of the larger suppliers (Summit, Jegs, Golan, etc...)?

    To answer your question, you need to use a flexplate that's balanced for your particular engine. Is the engine internally balanced? If so, GM sells two flexplates to fit your application. If not, GM sells a flexplate to fit. Does your new engine use a one-piece rear main seal? Is so, GM has three flexplates to fit.

    I only mention that GM has products to fit your application because I have the Chevrolet Power Official Factory Performance Guide. I'm sure there are aftermarket products that will also work for you.

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    did you resolve your issue?
    what did you end up going with for a flexplate??

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    I ended up going with a sfi flex plate for a sb400 since they are factory externally balanced its been a few years now with no issues....

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