I just scored another set of GT40 heads...

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    I have a line on one for $40, but out of stock with no idea when they will come back into stock. I have seen others for $60-70 but you always have to tack on 10 for shipping. That is why I asked.

    And, by the way, is this a flexplate or flywheel? He and I discussed this and he said it confuses him when people ask. He encouraged me to clarify that I am using a 5.0 with C4 and small bellhousing to get the correct part...is THAT correct for my application?
     
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    Flexplate for automatic, Flywheel for Manuel. 5.0 C4 small bell= correct
     
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    Hey Blown. I am installing these COMPLETELY stock except for springs that will accept .600 lift. When I get done with them, you are welcome to them(y)

    Want me to keep the stock springs and stock rockers?

    I drove a manual for years. It was cool until i got into traffic and had worry about the cable or pedal breaking in bumper-to-bumper. I worry only because I had a pedal FAIL on me...twice. Once because the cable broke, and once because the hydraulic clutch system wore out the master cylinder. After that, it is AUTO for me, baby!

    Even though I know a manual would do better at the track if I learned to use it correctly ...
     
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    Congratulations! HEADED in the right direction!
     
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    He said "head"...huh, huh...:D
     
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    Get Flex Plate It Is Sfi Approved Save On Shipping
     
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    Well, there was no documentation or writing on the plate so I think I will buy one from JEGS. That way I KNOW it is correct. Still cost me $80 plus the $10 shipping. I can toss in a couple other items while I am shopping....
     
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    If you can go ahead and pick up a set of March serpentine conversion pulleys for me I'd be very grateful. :Handshake
     
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    The Gold Color Tells You That It Is Sfi
     
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    Interesting. They painted mine.
     
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    what does SFI mean?
     
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    What Do the Letters "SFI" Stand For?
    SFI was originally a foundation run by SEMA, the automotive aftermarket trade organization. The letters "SFI" stood for "SEMA Foundation, Inc." Although SFI is now completely independent from SEMA, the Foundation has retained the name SFI Foundation, Inc. but the "S" no longer means SEMA.

    Plus it means no super glue an grindings,,he he he
     
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    Oh, I figured it was some safety rating...
     
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    i forget what the acronym means but race parts often have to be sfi-approved. The SFI 29.1 rating for flexplates means it's good to 8000 rpm (I'm sure if you look it up there's a bit more to it)

    Edit: man it took me a long time to type that and hit submit. :D
     

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