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Unknown_element
05-28-2011, 01:11 AM
Well, as promised i got the first 1 piece port plate done today. Everything went together great first try. The pics are of the "prototype", and the actual one's will have a slight revision, being the ports will have .5 45's on one corner. Here's the pics, any questions please pm me. There cost more to make than i originally anticipated. Im not going to bs anyone, i have about 85 in them. They are .500 thick.

$100 bucks plus shipping.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v382/haeusser/2011-05-27_19-50-16_662.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v382/haeusser/2011-05-27_19-56-16_818.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v382/haeusser/2011-05-27_19-56-27_939.jpg



If there's anything anybody would want different, please speak up.

Intense RT
05-28-2011, 01:29 AM
Is that the same thickness as the aluminum ones. I need to get my header off the frame but understand you still have to be able to get a fastener in there.

Unknown_element
05-28-2011, 10:14 PM
Stock plates were 3/8 I believe. I had no issues with 1/2 inch plates, taking the header in and out of the truck.

Intense RT
05-29-2011, 12:15 AM
Stock plates were 3/8 I believe. I had no issues with 1/2 inch plates, taking the header in and out of the truck.I do on the pass. side with the spintech alum. plates. Still touching after grinding around .100 off the collector flange for whatever reason. Torque strap helps a ton.

tcuillier
05-29-2011, 02:03 AM
Same here---with the Spintech alum. plates, the passenger side collector was tight up against the frame. I ground about an eighth of an inch off the collector and still had to slightly notch the frame to gain some clearance. I am very interested in a set of the one-piece steel plates, but would like someone to actually install them on a '99 R/T to make sure there are no interference issues.

Intense RT
05-29-2011, 02:33 AM
Same here---with the Spintech alum. plates, the passenger side collector was tight up against the frame. I ground about an eighth of an inch off the collector and still had to slightly notch the frame to gain some clearance. I am very interested in a set of the one-piece steel plates, but would like someone to actually install them on a '99 R/T to make sure there are no interference issues. At least it's not just me. Was thinking something was askew with my truck. First I've heard of this. Isolated occurrences with us or is this common?

tcuillier
05-29-2011, 06:04 AM
I'm wondering if it isn't just an issue with '99 R/T's.

Tom

Unknown_element
05-29-2011, 12:46 PM
On my spintech's i just the collecter and extented it 3" so i guess my headers arent good for a comparison on clearance. I'd be happy to send a set to somebody, have them try them out, then pay for them later after they have no issues.

grapejuice1998
05-29-2011, 12:57 PM
The standard GSM plates make my collector hit the frame rail on the passenger side as well. That was one of the two main reasons that Todd made the 1/2" plates.
You also might want to try your new plates on a head that has head bolts in it.

mikset
05-29-2011, 04:57 PM
I'm wondering if it isn't just an issue with '99 R/T's.

Tom


Could be, I have the same problem with my '99. I'd love to have steel port plates but my PS collector is right up against the frame rail, I didn't grind any off the collector flange but wish I would have. I recently developed a little rattle on start up because of it. I really don't think a 1/4" thicker port plate would work on mine. I also have Remflex header and port plate gaskets which brings the header out that much more because they're a little thicker.

Any chance making them 3/8" instead of a 1/2" thick?

tcuillier
05-29-2011, 06:28 PM
---Or leave them at 1/2", with the outside surface angle-ground, so the headers would clear the frame on the passenger side.

Tom

Intense RT
05-29-2011, 06:52 PM
Might take some trial and error to balance exhaust pipe flange lining up to be sealable yet enough to clear the frame. A degree or so at a time due to a small change at the flange being much more distance covered however many inches away from the flange.

grapejuice1998
05-29-2011, 10:27 PM
Just for clarification, Todds plates were 1/2" like these. The GSM plates were more like 3/4".

Unknown_element
05-30-2011, 03:33 PM
I have a few sets of port plates laying around so i measured them. I have some with g & s stamped on the side which are .450 thick (roughly 1/2 inch) and some are .350 ( roughly 3/8 ). My plates are .500 ( 1/2 inch ) thick. Im not opposed to milling angles on the plates, but the cost will go up dramaticly. The tapped holes will have to be normal to the surface for everything to bolt up right = more cost.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v382/haeusser/2011-05-30_11-28-28_841.jpg


Alan, the plates clear the head bolts with no issue's. Here a few cell phone pics.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v382/haeusser/2011-05-29_15-05-29_732.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v382/haeusser/2011-05-29_15-03-02_916.jpg



I can make these out of any material/thickness/design you can think of. just let me know what YOU guys want.

grapejuice1998
05-30-2011, 04:26 PM
The thinner the better. I'll try to get a measurement on Todds plates, because whatever they are, that's the right thickness to keep the header collector from hitting the frame.

Intense RT
05-30-2011, 05:07 PM
Though the cost may go up, it's that or have the header on the frame. I know my spintech plates are putting the header on the frame whatever thickness they are. Truck is not with me right now to measure.

grapejuice1998
05-30-2011, 05:25 PM
I just measured both sets. GSM are 5/8 and Todds are 1/2. 1/2 is the way to go.

Unknown_element
05-30-2011, 05:36 PM
thanks alan!!

jmaack727
05-30-2011, 05:51 PM
GS Plate

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i10/jmaack727/2011-05-30_12-48-29_83.jpg

grapejuice1998
05-30-2011, 06:13 PM
Apparently GSM revised them as they went along, which would also explain why some peoples headers hit on the frame and some don't.

jmaack727
05-30-2011, 06:18 PM
Apparently GSM revised them as they went along, which would also explain why some peoples headers hit on the frame and some don't.
I have heard something similar. Mine would sometimes rattle on first startup. Todds plates never have.

6speedrt
05-30-2011, 07:45 PM
Isn't the frame on the 2000's up different than on the 99's? Scott would have originally made them for the 2K because that is what he had. Some rumor that I heard btw.

grapejuice1998
06-05-2011, 04:11 PM
I think I need a set of these plates. I had to pull a header yesterday to redo a helicoil. Not only did that suck, but it didn't hold either. Even with JB weld in it.

GrimRT
06-17-2011, 04:44 PM
Whats the status on the group buy? Still on?

grapejuice1998
06-17-2011, 06:57 PM
I received a set of these one piece port plates, just yesterday.
I will install them tomorrow and report back.

tcuillier
06-18-2011, 02:35 AM
Much appreciated, Alan.

Tom

mikset
06-24-2011, 02:16 AM
I received a set of these one piece port plates, just yesterday.
I will install them tomorrow and report back.

So, how did they work for you bud? Did you install them yet?

grapejuice1998
08-08-2011, 09:44 PM
I finally got the port plates installed last Friday! Many thanks to Josh!
The first set of plates he sent me didn't cover 100% of my Edelbrock heads, so they leaked in 3 spots on each side. Josh sent me a paper template for a new plate, which looked like it would work. Then he had an entirely new set of plates cut (which worked perfectly), which is why it took so long to report back.
Josh's plates are much easier to install as a 1 piece unit and the headers go right on as well. There were no problems lining up the header bolts now, like I had with the 3 piece plates.
Another great thing is; the new 1 piece plates have counter sunk holes in them, so you can use the same type of Allen head bolt as you use for the headers themselves. Not those light weight little bolts that come with the 3 piece plates. As a result, you can seal up the ports with copper RTV and crank those plates down tight. I also Loctite'd them, so I think my header problems may be over for good.

I know, I know. worthless without pics and all that shit. I took some but I switched phones in the mean time and lost them. Sue me. (<--- inside joke)

If you're in the market for a top quality set of port plates, I highly recommend these. :biggthumpup:

tcuillier
08-08-2011, 09:55 PM
Will the plates fit stock heads (and not leak) also? And how much are they?

Adobedude
08-08-2011, 10:24 PM
Who is selling these...The OP?

Unknown_element
08-08-2011, 10:53 PM
I sell/make them.100 a set. Nobody bit on the group buy so its pretty much if you want a set ill make em. Thanks alan for the good review! Lol on the joke.

I will double check the ports on stock heads and report back tomarrow.

Any other questions feel free to post them up or pm me!!!

grapejuice1998
08-09-2011, 03:38 PM
Seriously though, nice work! :biggthumpup:

krs1r/t
08-09-2011, 04:07 PM
I agree nice work! As soon as I have trouble with the 3 piece ones I'll be calling!!!

Adobedude
08-09-2011, 09:35 PM
I sell/make them.100 a set. Nobody bit on the group buy so its pretty much if you want a set ill make em. Thanks alan for the good review! Lol on the joke.

I will double check the ports on stock heads and report back tomarrow.

Any other questions feel free to post them up or pm me!!!

I want a set, how thick did they end up being?

Hugh Jassole
08-10-2011, 02:29 PM
Hmm, maybe I'll take a set too. I may have something new up my sleeve that i can use those for

Unknown_element
08-10-2011, 08:31 PM
Thanks everyone for the comments!

I don't have any of the newest port plates on hand to see if they will work on stock heads, thought I did! I have a set that works on rt heads only and they wont work.

The thickness of the plates are .500 ( 1/2 inch ).

Unknown_element
08-10-2011, 08:32 PM
Remember guys the more orders I get at one time 5+ I can cut you a better deal!

grapejuice1998
08-10-2011, 08:42 PM
Thanks everyone for the comments!

I don't have any of the newest port plates on hand to see if they will work on stock heads, thought I did! I have a set that works on rt heads only and they wont work.

The thickness of the plates are .500 ( 1/2 inch ).

When Todd was making his port plates I had all 3 sets of heads, so I did the test fitting for him. Otherwise he never would have worked it out. I'd venture to say the Eddy version will work on all 3 though.

One side note to these plates, being 1/2" thick and 1 piece, they are not light. They are well worth the extra weight though. WELL worth it.

Adobedude
08-10-2011, 11:08 PM
1/2 seems pretty thick, maybe I should bolt on my long tubes and see what kind of clearance I have first....

mikset
08-10-2011, 11:13 PM
Any chance getting some 3/8" instead of a 1/2" thick?

Unknown_element
08-11-2011, 01:10 AM
I can make anything you want!

Unknown_element
08-18-2011, 01:55 AM
Anybody who wants a set of my port plates please post here. 1,2,3 and so on. I would like to get 5 or more people in line before I make more. It will keep costs down. Thanks!

Unknown_element
08-18-2011, 01:55 AM
I can also do 3/8 thick with low heads.

99rtcc
08-22-2011, 01:17 PM
Anybody who wants a set of my port plates please post here. 1,2,3 and so on. I would like to get 5 or more people in line before I make more. It will keep costs down. Thanks!

I would like a set of 3/8 plates.

Adobedude
08-22-2011, 01:49 PM
3/8" for Eddy Heads.

Unknown_element
08-22-2011, 03:49 PM
Ok guys, this is what i have:

Mikset - 3/8
Miggity - 1/2
99rtcc - 3/8

Anybody else before i get these cut? I cant get a price break until i hit 5 or more.
price sits at 100 plus shipping right now.

mikset
08-22-2011, 04:04 PM
C'mon guys, only a matter of time before your aluminum ones strip out. May as well get some steel ones while their available and at a group buy price!

Adobedude
08-22-2011, 07:09 PM
Ok guys, this is what i have:

Mikset - 3/8
Miggity - 1/2
99rtcc - 3/8

Anybody else before i get these cut? I cant get a price break until i hit 5 or more.
price sits at 100 plus shipping right now.

Adobedude - 3/8"

Hugh Jassole
08-22-2011, 07:34 PM
C'mon guys, only a matter of time before your aluminum ones strip out. May as well get some steel ones while their available and at a group buy price!

I'm still using the original set that came with my headers in 2004. Always seal, and they never stripped out.

tcuillier
08-22-2011, 07:45 PM
I'll take a set of the 1/2" for stock cast iron heads. Let me know where to Paypal the money.

Tom

grapejuice1998
08-22-2011, 07:53 PM
For those that order the 3/8, pay special attention to the length of bolt that you use to bolt the header to the plate. If you use one that's too long, it will run through the spacer and into the gasket surface of the head.

tcuillier
08-22-2011, 07:56 PM
For those that order the 3/8, pay special attention to the length of bolt that you use to bolt the header to the plate. If you use one that's too long, it will run through the spacer and into the gasket surface of the head.

---thus lifting the plate = leak!

Adobedude
08-22-2011, 09:04 PM
---thus lifting the plate = leak!

Yep....Same with any port plate. I'd go with 1/2, but I'm putting on some custom long tubes and don't know the clearances as of yet.

Unknown_element
08-24-2011, 08:27 PM
pm'd all that showed intrest, cant get a deal on them because of the different thickness's. I tried guys!!

Unknown_element
08-30-2011, 05:24 PM
Received 2 payments.....anybody else?

99rtcc
09-20-2011, 12:41 PM
Received 2 payments.....anybody else?

Just wanted to let you know that the plates showned up last week.I just got home last nite and I must say very nice.Thanks Robert :rockwoot:

Unknown_element
09-20-2011, 02:58 PM
Thank you!!!

tcuillier
09-20-2011, 06:04 PM
X2 on the quality! Very nice, indeed. Got mine last week. This is the solution for mid-length Spintechs we've needed for many years.

Tom

Unknown_element
09-21-2011, 12:10 AM
Thanks tom, glad to be of service!

jmaack727
09-21-2011, 01:35 AM
Mine are leaking again also let me see if I can tighten them up if not ill take a set. This will be the 3rd and final time I deal with my mids.

fortino555
11-06-2011, 04:14 PM
Thank you guys for pointing that stuff out! anyway I can save cash is great!

66shelby
12-22-2011, 06:35 PM
i will be interested in a set for sure at the end of january. Mine are leaking and figure why mess around, just do it right.

Unknown_element
12-22-2011, 09:15 PM
Let me know!

Unknown_element
12-27-2011, 09:36 PM
Anybody who have bought a set of plates from me, please post up if you love/hate them or hit up the itrader, and ill do the same. THANK YOU!!!

tcuillier
12-27-2011, 10:25 PM
So far, I love them. But I haven't installed them yet!

Unknown_element
12-27-2011, 10:53 PM
Tom, get them on!!!!

tcuillier
12-27-2011, 11:28 PM
Not gonna happen until this spring.

grapejuice1998
12-28-2011, 12:58 AM
Anybody who have bought a set of plates from me, please post up if you love/hate them or hit up the itrader, and ill do the same. THANK YOU!!!

I have a set of these 1 piece port plates and I absolutely love them.
Two :biggthumpup: :biggthumpup:

66shelby
01-05-2012, 01:57 AM
hello, I was wondering how much shipping is to MI 48723, thanks