Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Sliding the #5 plate

[HOTRODDER]

Hi folks, Just wondering if any one have tried moving the #5 plate ( 230hp/605) all the way ahead? have you found the sweet spot?



Thanks,



What are your impresions of this move?





Heath

 

[dalton4]

Heath. the #5 TST in a 94-95 auto is rated at 255/650. The #6 is 230/605.



Jerry

 

[P-38]

I just installed a #6, slid it all the way forward. Talked to Al at Piers he said forward = more power but higher exhaust temps.



There is also a risk of the Governor arm needing adjusted to ensure it reaches the plate, it is possible that it might go underneath



To the best of my understanding, the sweet spot is a relationship between max power and too much heat.

 

[dcash]

i have the #5 slid all the way forward after trying several different positions and it definately is the highest power spot. however the egts do get a little hotter. in stock position couldn't break 1200, now i hit 1400. also, i tightened my gov. springs two clicks to allow for a little more "go" room and this seemed to help.



i thought i read that the #5 had a 275hp output? i don't know.



in other words,, just slide that dude all the way forward and maybe you'll get an occasional 4th gear scratch as i do!!!



later, dusty

 

[HEMI®Dart]

I slid the #5 forward and hit 380 RWHP. Also have injectors too though.



From what I read & hear when you slide the stronger plates all the way forward the rocker does not even hit the plate. In essence, you are running w/ no plate.



I am not 100% sure but I don't think the rocker ever gets off the AFC link? The arm only goes so far forward. The big 12V HP guys ( some, not all) take the AFC arm out on dyno day. Then you know the rocker will ride the plate.



I have Piers's AFC "Washer" installed. It is just a smaller washer that is under the rubber diaphram. This will give you a little more AFC link travel. About 1/16" more. You want to get the link fully forward and out of the way. This seems to get tougher to do as you run the deeper cut ( and start moving them forward) plates.

 

[HOTRODDER]

sorry about that, I ment the #6. Sounds good, I will try it. In the stock Position I dynoed 365 rwhp. ( maybe I do have the #5) I only ordered the #6. Oh well.

 

[HEMI®Dart]

rampuller,



You have one heck of a truck ( read your sig) to dyno those numbers w/ a '95 auto 160 hp pump. .



Something sounds very wrong.

 

[jpearson]

Does sliding the plate full forward increase low end smoke?

 

[dcash]

jpearson,,,



YES!!!! it definatley did for me!