Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) torque plate profile

[K5IP]

Hi all,

I have installed and then removed (several times), a #6 torque plate in my 95 5spd. Alas, Too much smoke. Moving the AFT housing rearward and backing off the star wheel help but the smoke level is still not acceptable. Smoke is a problem just off of the line, or until the boost gets to 2 or 3 psi. Also, my altitude (7500 ft adds to the condition). The folks at TST think perhaps I should spend a few bucks and trade my #6 for a #11. Before I do that, I was just

wondering if moving my #6 plate rearward would provide the same result? Are the profiles similar? If so, anyone care to guess how far back I should go?

Ok all you plate experts, go for it!

 

[Sled Puller]

I would just back it off. My personal opinion is the profiles are highly overrated.

 

[RHARVEY]

Have you made any adjustments to the no boost screw on the back of the AFC housing????

I changed my #11 plate to a 10 plate. . a few weeks ago. I had installed the medium AFC spring when I did the 11 plate. With the 11 plate I had the housing full forward,star wheel full forward and the no boost screw just touching the diaphram.

With the new plate I left the housing and star wheel full forward and I turned the no boost screw in 1 full turn. I have no smoke off the line... Now if I stomp it to the floor I can get smoke. .



Rick

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

You indicate the problem is at zero and low boost. That is not a plate problem, you need to adjust the AFC.

 

[K5IP]

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Thanks Rick Joe and Sled driver,

No Rick, I have not changed the zero boost screw. The AFC spring is original. The AFC housing has been moved progressively rearward each time I have installed the plate, and the star wheel has been all over the place. I am not giving up on this.

I appreciate the help guys.

Thanks,

Roger