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Undertaker Undertaker
New User | Posts: 9 | Joined: 05/08
Posted: 05/04/08
06:13 AM

Hey I need some advice. I have built a 383 and installed it but noticed I have a vibration above 2000 rpm. I have located the problem which is the flexplate which is a new scat 350l sfi plate. I did not notice it was bent when installing it. But my question is since I have to pull the transmission again    which would be better to install go back with the 350L or with a 400 external balance. The rotating assy is external balance.

Thanks for any help on this.  

 
wieder wieder
User | Posts: 214 | Joined: 03/08
Posted: 05/04/08
02:42 PM

350 what?! If you do have a external balancer yes get a weighted flexplate, since it not going to be balanced with the existing rotating assembly it won't be as dialed in of course.    WIEDER  

 
55Guy 55Guy
Enthusiast | Posts: 729 | Joined: 08/07
Posted: 05/05/08
06:06 AM

You're better off with internal balancing your 383, and since it's already set up that way, just stick with it.  

 
zookdogg zookdogg
New User | Posts: 1 | Joined: 05/08
Posted: 05/13/08
05:52 PM

I also have a 383 with a vibration when you rev it approximately 2000rpm and over. I've been wondering the same thing, that possibly it has a 350 flexplate on it.

The engine originally was in a circle track car so I'm sure it had a manual behind it. Its in a truck now with an auto and the guy I got the truck from had a mechanic install it but he's not sure what flexplate they used.

Could this make a pretty noticeable vibration? Could it  have hurt the lower end of the engine by now? (Its been in the truck for a while) Should any 400 flexplate be fine or do they balance the rotating assembly with it usually?  

 
blueblazes blueblazes
New User | Posts: 6 | Joined: 02/08
Posted: 05/16/08
07:21 PM

The Scat 350L is a 168 tooth externally balanced flexplate. IMO,this could be the source of your of your vibration. I used a 400 external on my external balanced 383.  

 
Undertaker Undertaker
New User | Posts: 9 | Joined: 05/08
Posted: 05/17/08
04:02 AM

I changed it to a 400 external balance flexplate and poblem is solved, no more vibration. Thanks for everyones input  

 

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