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This was brought up a couple years ago, your the fist vendor to make it available.
http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...9-Tranny-brace
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Originally Posted by
flynntuna
Thanks! These are becoming quite popular on NASIOC and other Subaru forums. We all know the 5 Speed's are known to break and this might give a little more insurance to others!
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We've been selling a lot of these to our normal Subaru Customers. 818 customers can benefit from these to help remove the glass transmission issue many Subaru 5speeds face!
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These are still available. Selling like hot cakes to our normal Subaru Customers! Great insurance if you are using a used transmission in your 818!
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Originally Posted by
AJW Performance
These are still available. Selling like hot cakes to our normal Subaru Customers! Great insurance if you are using a used transmission in your 818!
Hey AJW,
Is there any information/testing/proof that shows how this works and if it really makes a difference? Cheers
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Originally Posted by
Flamshackle
Hey AJW,
Is there any information/testing/proof that shows how this works and if it really makes a difference? Cheers
Moore Performance has done extensive testing with their own vehicles and have broken into the 10s at over 750 WHP. We've had customers install these and agree that their transmission feels tighter, and stronger after install. It's a product that we 100% approve of and support.
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I guess my question is "is this worth the weight?". Any ideas of weight of the support?
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And still there is no solid information on if it helps or not... Personally I think it's snake oil.
I don't blame anyone for thinking otherwise.
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It's presumably to prevent flex in the transmission. With 250-350 hp I can't imagine there's much flex in the case. 500-700 hp though, probably some, i'd imagine.
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Hello everyone, I talked with Matt at Moore Performance about some of your concerns and this is the e-mail I received.
"Unfortunately we do not have the white papers available to the public just yet, with so many copycats and counterfeits on the market worldwide we don't feel comfortable releasing them. The Blast Plates were CAD designed and FEA analyzed before production but he best evidence is the success rate of our customers and yours and even some subtle evidence from Subaru - almost every year you see more webbing and reinforcement in the casting for the case halves. Our Blast Plates take this reinforcement to the extreme."
We have had a ton of success with these on our other group buy threads on various formus such as NASIOC and Legacy GT. The Subaru community really likes these, and they seem to be helping with the 5 speed transmissions. We have seen many customers over the year blow out these transmissions. Affordable insurance for your transmissions!
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Because they were drawn up in cad doesn't mean they're definitely better than any other "copycats" nor is 4 bolts. 2 plates, a few square tubes, five minutes of welding and since powdercoating "affordable" at $300+. At half I might consider them pricey but possibly worth it. I could easily make them on my own and buy the same bolts for under $100.
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Originally Posted by
Ironhydroxide
Because they were drawn up in cad doesn't mean they're definitely better than any other "copycats" nor is 4 bolts. 2 plates, a few square tubes, five minutes of welding and since powdercoating "affordable" at $300+. At half I might consider them pricey but possibly worth it. I could easily make them on my own and buy the same bolts for under $100.
I 100% agree. In no way is there $400 worth there. DIY for less than $100 for sure. If they were a machined chunk maybe...
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Hi I thought the 818 has traction issues, if one of us starts to get 700 hp I think the rear tires are going to fail in traction. Unless you side step the clutch into second like Brandon performed
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Originally Posted by
DMC7492
Hi I thought the 818 has traction issues, if one of us starts to get 700 hp I think the rear tires are going to fail in traction. Unless you side step the clutch into second like Brandon performed
Traction control
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Originally Posted by
Ironhydroxide
Because they were drawn up in cad doesn't mean they're definitely better than any other "copycats" nor is 4 bolts. 2 plates, a few square tubes, five minutes of welding and since powdercoating "affordable" at $300+. At half I might consider them pricey but possibly worth it. I could easily make them on my own and buy the same bolts for under $100.
This is the common argument I see with these plates, however not everyone has the knowledge or ability to create the same item for that cost. This also does not take into consideration the cost of overhead and keeping the lights on at Moore Performance. It's an innovative product that NO ONE decided to jump on, so to me... good for Moore Performance! If you are not interested that is fine, but I'd ask you take into consideration the other factors in play here for a small business.
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Originally Posted by
AJW Performance
This is the common argument I see with these plates, however not everyone has the knowledge or ability to create the same item for that cost. This also does not take into consideration the cost of overhead and keeping the lights on at Moore Performance. It's an innovative product that NO ONE decided to jump on, so to me... good for Moore Performance! If you are not interested that is fine, but I'd ask you take into consideration the other factors in play here for a small business.
I run a small business. I understand there are overheads and keeping lights on can be an issue. But I also refuse to support gouging. Marking prices up 800+% is just bad practice and to me proves it's a company just out for cash, not a company looking to build good quality parts that actually help a community.
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I bet Moore would make a lot more money if they dropped their prices and sold more pieces. I don't consider it gouging, technically, because no one has to buy these, and almost anyone could make them with a pretty minimal shop. I do think it's a bad business decision on Moore's part to charge so much.
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I got my set. They look great and are well put together. All ready been through one five speed that broke 2nd gear and 3rd gear with aggressive driving. Hoping this will keep my JDM one together. Seen FFR brake 3rd in the blue R car at VIR couple years back with moderate power upgrades. Even at full retail price is cheaper the aftermarket gears or 6 speed swap. Repairing a broken gear cost me more then the blast plates. For me the extra weight is the biggest hurt over the price if they do their job and keep the trans together.
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Glad they got to you! Thanks for the mini-review!
Originally Posted by
taco20
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I got my set. They look great and are well put together. All ready been through one five speed that broke 2nd gear and 3rd gear with aggressive driving. Hoping this will keep my JDM one together. Seen FFR brake 3rd in the blue R car at VIR couple years back with moderate power upgrades. Even at full retail price is cheaper the aftermarket gears or 6 speed swap. Repairing a broken gear cost me more then the blast plates. For me the extra weight is the biggest hurt over the price if they do their job and keep the trans together.
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Bump for Blast Plates! These are still a great investment!
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Don't let your tranny become a glass tranny. added insurance is always a good thing, especially when you don't know what teenager kept launching the car before you got it as a donor! :O
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One of our customers who has these installed on his legacy! He loves them!
"I have 8000 miles with these plates. The tranny shifts great. I'm very happy I got these.
600 miles ago I replaced the Spec Aluminum with a OEM SMFW and Spec 2+ clutch. The SMFW has taken most of the driveline noise away. I had reported a increase in noise when I had these plates installed and the Cobb rear diff bushings. But that noise is gone now.
These plates are the best thing I've done to make the car shift better."
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20150913_154105_resized.jpgGot my plates installed this past weekend. Looks great, fit awesome.
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Originally Posted by
taco20
Very nice, I like the Green!
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Originally Posted by
AJW Performance
Very nice, I like the Green!
If you like that check it out in the chassis. Enough green for ya? Lol20150913_164450_resized.jpg
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Originally Posted by
taco20
Wow! cool color choice, I hope the body will be the same color - it'll really stand out. Certainly worthy of starting a build thread, I noticed you were a fellow VA builder.
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Wow, now that in unique! I am surprised you didn't paint the plates!
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20150913_164450_resizedb.jpgTaco20,
throw a wheel on and let us know if it rubs your lower trailing arm. You need about 1/2" for tire give.
Most have used a curved arm of some type.
Bob
Last edited by Bob_n_Cincy; 09-18-2015 at 10:39 AM.
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Hey Bob
Just a straight arm with a solid bushing and spacer and the front of the arm pushed over to one side.
I can put on the rotor and wheel on this weekend and take a picture if you want to show how it looks. Should have more clearance then the stock arm did.
I am running a 18x9.5 rear which didn't rub on the stock arm.
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