Fly Wheel and Flex Plate

[FordGuy88]

OK this is probably a dumb question, but what is the difference between a fly wheel and a flex plate? Because I hear people call it both.

 

[HISSIN50]

Flywheels are used on sticks, and flexplates are used on automatics.

 

[bobcatv8]

Flywheel has teeth on it for the starter to engage.
Flexplate is just a plate that connects crankshaft to torque convertor, like old 6 cyl C-4 set ups or Mopars that have the starter engaging teeth on the convertor.




I think!

 

[FordGuy88]

Ok that makes sense. I thought flex plates were for autos but I saw some one selling a auto with what they called a fly wheel. It thru me off. Thanks guys.

 

[Look Its Aaron]

Flywheel has teeth on it for the starter to engage,

Flex plate also has the teeth for the starter to engage. The teeth are not on the TC.

 

[Modular2v]

teeth are on the flexplate too......

 

[MORFORD]

The flywheels hurt more when they land on you under the car as they are a lot heavier.

 

[Look Its Aaron]

haha word to that!