Flex plate, 168 0r 153 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

slam33 · 07-07-2002, 11:40 AM

I'm finishing up the rest of the parts for my conversion to auto. I got a test bed tranny that I will slap in first before the hi/po 350/Gear Vendor unit goes in. The tranny came out of a Chevelle 350/350 with a 153 ring gear. I have a 168 but I think it's for a 400 exernal balance ( it has two sets of what look like balancing holes around mid diameter ). I have to buy a starter for the conversion from stick to auto, I only want to buy 1 starter. Anyone find any problems with the 153 gear or is the 168 worth the money.

Super Chevy · 07-07-2002, 01:59 PM

the only differance is the nose on the starter,i dont theink it be that much of a differance in cost,i bought a new pioneer flexplate for $36.99 and its 163 tooth,it has two sets of holes to mount the converter ,one for a large bolt pattern converter and small, id go with the 163 tooth if you plan on ever switching to a stall converter...

S-C

mark25 · 07-07-2002, 02:46 PM

i've got a 168 tooth flywheel for a 350 laying around in the garage. $5 plus shipping let me know.

07-07-2002, 11:40 AM	#1
slam33 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 1,432	Flex plate, 168 0r 153 I'm finishing up the rest of the parts for my conversion to auto. I got a test bed tranny that I will slap in first before the hi/po 350/Gear Vendor unit goes in. The tranny came out of a Chevelle 350/350 with a 153 ring gear. I have a 168 but I think it's for a 400 exernal balance ( it has two sets of what look like balancing holes around mid diameter ). I have to buy a starter for the conversion from stick to auto, I only want to buy 1 starter. Anyone find any problems with the 153 gear or is the 168 worth the money. __________________ 71 LWB 350/350still working on it but it's going tp be sweet. www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A>

07-07-2002, 02:46 PM	#3
mark25 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Vassar,Ks 66543 Posts: 375	i've got a 168 tooth flywheel for a 350 laying around in the garage. $5 plus shipping let me know. __________________ '72 C-10 Cheyenne Super, 402/TH400, Bucket Seats, tilt, tach, AM/FM & shoulder harnesses and a ground up restoration

07-07-2002, 01:59 PM	#2
Super Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,025	the only differance is the nose on the starter,i dont theink it be that much of a differance in cost,i bought a new pioneer flexplate for $36.99 and its 163 tooth,it has two sets of holes to mount the converter ,one for a large bolt pattern converter and small, id go with the 163 tooth if you plan on ever switching to a stall converter... S-C



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