Dumb question. What is the difference between flexplate and flywheel

gdemopesq · 2009-02-03, 10:26

What is the difference between a flex plate and flywheel?

**maverick1970** · 2009-02-03, 10:39

Flexplate is used with an automatic transmission
Flywheel is used with a manual transmission

**don graham** · 2009-02-03, 14:20

Not a dumb question. Just ask if you don't know. A lot of times people will just call it a flywheel, even if it's an automatic. So it's good to ask.

sierra grabber · 2009-02-03, 14:27

the visual difference(just for reference) the flex plate is fairly thin except for the starter ring gear. a fly wheel is really thick, due to the surface for the clutch..

**71gold** · 2009-02-03, 17:24

Dumb Answer....biggest difference...the spelling

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**Jamie Miles** · 2009-02-03, 17:39

Flywheel is usually either cast or billet, noticeably thicker and heavier, and will have a large smooth surface for the friction disc of the clutch to make contact with. A flexplate is usually just stamped steel with the starter gear welded to it, as was said, the flexplate is used in automatic cars and is basically just a way to connect the torque converter to the crankshaft.

2009-02-03, 10:26	#1
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2009-02-03, 14:20	#3
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2009-02-03, 14:27	#4
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2009-02-03, 17:24	#5
71gold Frank Cooper Join Date: 2002-04-09 Location: MACON,GA. Posts: 16,158 Vehicle(s): '73 Grabber iTrader: 74 (100%) Images: 45	Dumb Answer....biggest difference...the spelling ......

2009-02-03, 17:39	#6
Jamie Miles the road warrior Join Date: 2005-02-08 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 11,945 Vehicle(s): 13 Mavericks iTrader: 29 (94%) Images: 345	Flywheel is usually either cast or billet, noticeably thicker and heavier, and will have a large smooth surface for the friction disc of the clutch to make contact with. A flexplate is usually just stamped steel with the starter gear welded to it, as was said, the flexplate is used in automatic cars and is basically just a way to connect the torque converter to the crankshaft. __________________ facebook - YouTube 1972 Maverick - daily driven 180,000+ miles since 2005. Now with a 1980 200 I6/SROD 4 speed.. 2.79 rear gear, Rochester CB carb, single out header, MSD ignition, Taurus fan, Delco 10SI alternator. 30 mpg hwy. @ 70 mph / 24 city.

2009-02-03, 10:39	#2
maverick1970 Senior Member Join Date: 2003-09-09 Location: Missouri Posts: 7,119 Vehicle(s): 69 1/2, 70 Maverick and 71 Grabber iTrader: 30 (100%) Images: 62	Flexplate is used with an automatic transmission Flywheel is used with a manual transmission

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