SFI flexplate mandatory in all v8s Jan 2024

HawkBrosMav · 07-23-2023, 09:59 PM

With this rule, I have a Meziere billet flexplate on my 12 second stocker that has now become a maintenance item because of a date on a sticker. I can take the same car to a bracket race and replace it with a $35 non SFI unit and not have any questions about the safety. I’m all for having rules in the name of safety, but the consistent inconsistency of rules is overwhelming at times. Having broke different flexplates in the past in various ways, I’m also fairly certain these things don’t normally explode on the spot without some warning signs from a broken weld or being cracked in some way shape or form. Thankfully my stuff is all apart right now so we can get it set for the next 3 years and hopefully common sense will prevail before I have to deal with it again while all the V6 cars that out out run me can run a stock flexplate if they want.

Matt Hawk

07-23-2023, 09:59 PM	#1
HawkBrosMav Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 362 Likes: 6 Liked 302 Times in 73 Posts	Re: SFI flexplate mandatory in all v8s Jan 2024 With this rule, I have a Meziere billet flexplate on my 12 second stocker that has now become a maintenance item because of a date on a sticker. I can take the same car to a bracket race and replace it with a $35 non SFI unit and not have any questions about the safety. I’m all for having rules in the name of safety, but the consistent inconsistency of rules is overwhelming at times. Having broke different flexplates in the past in various ways, I’m also fairly certain these things don’t normally explode on the spot without some warning signs from a broken weld or being cracked in some way shape or form. Thankfully my stuff is all apart right now so we can get it set for the next 3 years and hopefully common sense will prevail before I have to deal with it again while all the V6 cars that out out run me can run a stock flexplate if they want. Matt Hawk