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Whether you’re running an LS motor, big block Chevy (BBC), small block Chevy (SBC), Ford Windsor, Gen III Hemi, or any other popular race engine, a motor plate can have...
Whether you’re running an LS motor, big block Chevy (BBC), small block Chevy (SBC), Ford Windsor, Gen III Hemi, or any other popular race engine, a motor plate can have plenty of benefits in your race car.
For starters, when only using traditional engine mounts, a high-torque race motor can actually move around in an engine bay, front to back AND left to right. That can wreak havoc on driveline geometry and cause a host of transmission issues (including a broken transmission case). An engine plate can mitigate that movement and keep your motor and transmission firmly planted where they’re supposed to be.
Additionally, any...
Whether you’re running an LS motor, big block Chevy (BBC), small block Chevy (SBC), Ford Windsor, Gen III Hemi, or any other popular race engine, a motor plate can have plenty of benefits in your race car.
For starters, when only using traditional engine mounts, a high-torque race motor can actually move around in an engine bay, front to back AND left to right. That can wreak havoc on driveline geometry and cause a host of transmission issues (including a broken transmission case). An engine plate can mitigate that movement and keep your motor and transmission firmly planted where they’re supposed to be.
Additionally, any time you stuff a high-performance motor into a mass-production car or truck that was never intended for that kind of horsepower, there’s a good chance the vehicle’s body isn’t going to like it. A motor plate can help suppress all of the extra torque and vibration created by a high revving engine and add critical rigidity to your engine bay. That can go a long way towards decreasing the rotational stress and chassis flex that occurs during a hard drag racing launch.
Motor plates open up a ton of mounting options too, giving you the ability to position the engine for the best vehicle weight balance. An engine plate system lets you mount the engine and transmission in three places. Typically, aluminum plates support the engine at the front while the center, or “midplate,” can be aluminum or steel, and that supports the engine’s rear. The rear engine mount is called the midplate mount because it is between the other two. A steel mount usually supports the transmission—depending upon the gearbox, at the tailshaft, or on the sides of the case.
And in really high horsepower scenarios, a motor plate can actually prevent your engine cylinders from distorting. Under the stress of extreme power, engine cylinders can deform and go out-of-round. And that’s particularly true for aluminum engines, like certain LS and aftermarket SBC and BBC engine applications, that trade the rigidity of a cast iron engine block for weight savings.
There are other benefits to using engine plates as well, beyond preventing engine and transmission damage, and improving you race car’s front/rear weight bias. A motor plate can free-up mounting and install options for other performance parts like custom headers, downpipes, and engine accessories.
Ready to find the right motor plates for your race car? You’ve got no shortage of engine plate options here, for popular engines like the small block/big block Chevy (SBC and BBC), Ford Cleveland and Windsor, and Chrysler small block LA, along with more modern motors like the GM LS and Mopar Gen. III Hemi. Use the handy search filters to pinpoint exactly what motor plate or plates you need now, at SummitRacing.com.
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Summit Racing™ front motor plates are available in a number of engine options and are precision machined so they will fit each engine application correctly. They are made from .250 in. thick 6061 T-6 aluminum in the USA with a one piece design for added strength to help eliminate engine movement. We've made them with generous dimensions for a wide range of chassis configurations.
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$95.99
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$139.99
ICT Billet mid-mount motor plates help to further eliminate engine twist and prevent broken transmission cases in high-torque installations. They are made from aerospace-grade aluminum or mild steel. For trouble-free operation, choose ICT Billet mid-mount motor plates.
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$115.99
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$179.99
Summit Racing™ mid-mount motor plates are created from .250 in. thick 6061 T-6 aluminum, and are designed to work with front motor plates to provide extra strength and eliminate engine movement.
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$109.99
ICT Billet front motor plates are available for many popular engine blocks. Racers need the reinforcement between the engine and the two sides of the chassis. The plates help to prevent twist and vibration—and can boost your reaction time on the street or the track. Most of the aluminum front motor plates are 1/4 in. thick, measuring 1 ft. by 3 ft. And while they're designed with cutouts to accommodate specific blocks, you can also trim the plates to precisely fit your application, whether it's a classic musclecar or a late-model V8. Solidify the chassis/motor connection with ICT Billet.
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$179.99
Rhodes mid-mount motor plates help to further eliminate engine twist and prevent broken transmission cases in high-torque installations. They are made from aluminum or mild steel. For trouble-free operation, choose Rhodes mid-mount motor plates.
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$224.95
Fathouse Performance Coyote motor plates are beautifully fabricated from 3/4 in. thick aluminum to properly secure the engine, minimizing movement and torsional flex. Designed around the Gen3 Coyote or GT350/GT500 alternator, they retain the factory alternator position.
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$399.99
Keep your engine from twisting in the chassis! Competition Engineering front motor plates provide a solid connection between your engine and chassis, eliminating movement and helping to improve reaction times. These motor plates are made from 1/4 in. thick 6061-T6 aluminum and are computer-designed and machined. They're perfect for engine swaps or for setting the motor back in the chassis for increased weight transfer.
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$350.99
Allstar Performance engine mid-plates are designed to keep weight at a minimum without compromising strength or durability. Unique dual mounting holes allow the engine to be raised 1 inch in the chassis. These aluminum mid-plates are 1/4 in. thick and available for a variety of applications.
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$48.99
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$139.99
Competition Engineering mid-mount plates are designed to work with the aluminum front motor plates to further eliminate engine twist and prevent broken transmission cases in high-torque installations. Made from .188 in. thick 6061-T6 aluminum or .090 in. thick mild steel, they allow easy transmission swaps and help align the drivetrain for trouble-free operation. They include universal frame mounts and hardware.
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$274.99
Engine movement robs power. Allstar Performance front motor plates swap the vibration associated with traditional motor mounts for solid mounting—and that can improve handling and reaction times. Allstar plates are fabricated and machined from 1/4 in. thick 6061-T6 aluminum for strong support that mounts perfectly between your water pump and engine block. Installing and removing engines will be easier, as well, making it possible to relocate your engine back further in the chassis. Control your engine's movement with a solid foundation—front motor plates from Allstar Performance.
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QuickTime midplates open up a wide number of engine types that can be installed in your vehicle and will make the installation and removal of the engine much easier. They fit between the engine and the transmission for universal mid-mounting and are constructed from 3/8 in. H60 Grade steel.
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Rhodes front motor plates are available for many popular engine blocks. Racers need the reinforcement between the engine and the two sides of the chassis. The plates help to prevent twist and vibration—and can boost your reaction time on the street or the track. Solidify the chassis/motor connection with Rhodes front motor plates.
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$124.95
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$299.95
Properly install your race motor in your chassis with Allstar Performance aluminum Sprint Car motor plates. They are available for small block Chevy engines and are offered in both one- and 2-piece designs. One-piece versions mount using the lower front mounting holes, while 2-piece sets use the lower front mounting and the water pump mounting holes. All Allstar Performance aluminum Sprint Car motor plates have 19 1/2 in. center-to-center chassis mounting holes.
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$65.99
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$199.99
Philadelphia Racing Products motor plates can make engine swaps easier. Offering front-mount and mid-mount position plates, PRP uses billet steel and aluminum to create one-piece designs that allow afford extra strength to help eliminate engine movement. They have also developed a universal 3-piece kit to build a front plate for dragsters. Track-tested and race-approved, Philadelphia Racing Products motor plates are sure to fit your needs. Features: * Front-mount plates are precision machined 1/4 in. thick 6061-T6 billet aluminum * Mid-mount plates are designed to work with front motor plates and are offered in .090 steel or 1/4 in. aluminum * Universal 3-piece front motor plates for dragsters include two machined frame rail brackets and one front plate made from 6061 billet aluminum. They include stainless steel hardware.
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$69.99
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$136.99
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