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Topic: Block plate for 351W?
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68DARKHORSE
Gearhead Posts: 416
From: Austin, Tx
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 12-05-2003 10:21 AM
   
Does anyone make a block plate for early Mustangs with a 351W?
What is the downside to using a block plate on a street car?Thanks
Alton
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 1644
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 12-05-2003 12:15 PM
I'm assuming you're talking about the plate that goes between the bellhousing and the rear of the engine block...... Ans: (# 1) I can't tell you who is currently making them, but I'd start looking at Lakewood, Hayes, McLeod, or any others you know of that makes clutches and/or bellhousings. Ans: (# 2) I believe their purpose is to protect the block in the event of a clutch explosion....I don't know of any down side to using one. I believe Lakewood made the one I have installed in my '69FB, 4spd'd, 302 racer. Ryan 
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N266fords
Gearhead Posts: 946
From: Spokane ,WA USA
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 12-05-2003 01:13 PM
If you are refering to the plate that goes to the engine and takes the place of the motor mounts, they work great. They have one for rear front or mid.But I would not run one on a street car as they tranfer all vibration to the car. On the street run good motor mounts and cable it or chian it with a turnbuckle for adjustment.Bruce
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popeye
Gearhead Posts: 116
From: midwest USA
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 12-07-2003 09:08 AM
In a race car application the plate you are referring to is called a midplate which is attached to the chassis...welded or bolted.Its purpose is to support the transmission during an engine change.A motor plate is mounted at the front of the engine and is much thicker and made of aluminum also attached to the chassis.
popeye ------------------
This is FORD COUNTRY, where on a quiet night, you can hear a chevy rusting
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68DARKHORSE
Gearhead Posts: 416
From: Austin, Tx
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 12-07-2003 11:33 AM
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Originally posted by N266fords:
I would not run one on a street car as they tranfer all vibration to the car. On the street run good motor mounts and cable it or chian it with a turnbuckle for adjustment.Bruce
That's what I was afraid of.
The turnbuckle setup looks cool, when done right.
Thanks guys.
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