Hello all,

So I am in the middle of rebuilding my motor and have been researching torque plates. I've noticed that the common thing to do is to cut the top off of another block and use it.

Unfortunately I do not have another block to do that too... What I do have though is 1/4" aluminum plates.

I think I already know the answer to my question but I wanted to confirm it. Is the 1/4" aluminum plate too thin to be used as a proper torque plate?

I believe the steel torque plates I have seen are @ 1-1 1/2" thick.

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2 Mopars come with Spark plug tubes. One is a world class, racing machine. The other is a 426 CI. boat anchor!

12.70 @ 104.6

Aluminum won't torque the same as cast iron or steel, unless your using an aluminum head. And will yield the same result as not using a torque plate at all if you use a cast iron head.

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There's no such thing as too much cam....only not enough engine!

Perfect that's exactly what I needed confirmed. Thanks guys.

Anyone have a torque plate I can borrow?

Wallys Engine Shop Eureka CA There is some slant racers in your area that race over there ànd may take block or bring it back for you . I'm planning to take a block over from Redding area soon .