Pioneer Cables FRA-113 Automatic Transmission Flexplate

Automatic Transmission Flexplate for Chevrolet Applications

Pioneer Cables FRA-113 is an automatic transmission flexplate built to restore OEM-level performance in select Chevrolet applications. It is made from high-grade steel, precision balanced to factory specifications, and sized to original dimensions for accurate starter engagement and torque converter alignment.

Compatible With Chevrolet Camaro, Corvette, Caprice, Impala, El Camino, Malibu, Monte Carlo, Nova, Bel Air, and select P20/P30 motorhome chassis applications with 168 teeth and a 14.125-inch outside diameter.

Key Features

• Part number: FRA-113
• 168-tooth flexplate for automatic transmission use
• 14.125-inch outside diameter
• 2.482-inch inside diameter
• 11.5-inch mounting hole diameter
• Built from high-grade steel for consistent strength
• Automated welding process for uniform construction
• Precision balanced to factory specs
• Fits 12-to-14 pitch flywheels

Detailed Description

This Pioneer Cables flexplate is engineered as a direct replacement for a range of classic Chevrolet passenger cars, performance models, and motorhome chassis applications. The FRA-113 uses original dimensions and a 168-tooth ring gear to maintain proper starter mesh and drivetrain geometry. It is a practical choice for Chevrolet Camaro, Corvette, and Impala owners seeking an OE-style automatic transmission flexplate with factory-style fit and balance.

This part cross-references Gates 33621 for the same application.

What This Flexplate Helps Address

• Cracked or fatigued flexplates in high-mileage automatic transmission setups
• Starter engagement issues caused by worn or incorrect tooth count
• Converter alignment problems from incorrect dimensions
• Vibration concerns related to an out-of-balance flexplate
• Replacement needs during transmission or engine service on Chevrolet V8 applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify tooth count, outside diameter, mounting hole size, and converter pattern before installation. This flexplate is listed for 168-tooth applications with a 14.13-inch outer diameter and 3/8-inch bolt hole size in the supported Chevrolet fitments. Confirm transmission family and engine configuration, especially on 1960s and 1970s Chevrolet models with first-design THM, THM350, THM400, or special high-performance notes.

Fitment examples include Fits 1976-1978 Chevrolet Corvette, N/A; Fits 1975-1978 Chevrolet P30, N/A; Fits 1975-1976 Chevrolet P20, N/A; Fits 1972-1974 Chevrolet Camaro, N/A; and Fits 1965-1967 Chevrolet Malibu, N/A. Additional coverage includes select 1965-1974 Chevrolet Bel Air, Caprice, El Camino, Impala, Monte Carlo, Nova, and Corvette applications.

Quality Assurance

Pioneer Cables builds this flexplate from high-grade steel and uses automated welding for consistent construction, then balances each unit to factory specifications. The part is not SFI approved and does not include an SFI certification sticker.