Pioneer Cables FRA-116 Automatic Transmission Flexplate

Automatic Transmission Flexplate for GM Applications

The Pioneer Cables FRA-116 automatic transmission flexplate is a direct replacement part built to restore OEM-level performance in select Buick, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile applications. It is made from high-grade steel, precision balanced to factory specifications, and built to the original dimensions for proper starter engagement and drivetrain operation.

Use the FRA-116 when you need a replacement flexplate for a 168-tooth GM automatic transmission setup with a 13.938-inch outside diameter. This part number is commonly searched for Buick Century, Buick Regal, Pontiac Firebird, and Pontiac Grand Prix applications.

Key Features

• Part number: FRA-116
• Automatic transmission flexplate for GM rear-wheel-drive applications
• 168 teeth for proper starter ring gear engagement
• 13.938-inch outside diameter
• Built from high-grade steel for strength and consistency
• Automated welding process for uniform construction
• Precision balanced to factory specifications
• Cross-reference part numbers include 4161020 and FA45

Detailed Description

Pioneer Cables FRA-116 is an OE-style automatic transmission flexplate engineered for vehicles that require a 168-tooth, 12-pitch flywheel pattern. The plate measures 13.938 inches in outside diameter and is designed to match original dimensions for proper fitment and reliable crankshaft-to-starter alignment. It is a practical replacement for worn, cracked, or distorted flexplates in classic GM passenger cars and performance-oriented street applications. Search terms such as Buick Century flexplate, Pontiac Firebird flexplate, and FRA-116 automatic transmission flexplate all point to this application-focused replacement.

This part cross-references 4161020 and FA45 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 1979-1981 Buick Century, N/A
• Fits 1979-1981 Buick Regal, N/A; w/ Weight
• Fits 1977-1980 Buick LeSabre, N/A
• Fits 1977 Buick Skylark, N/A
• Fits 1980-1981 Pontiac Bonneville, N/A
• Fits 1977-1978 Pontiac Bonneville, N/A; w/ Weight
• Fits 1979 Pontiac Bonneville, N/A; Exc. Racing Eng.
• Fits 1980-1981 Pontiac Catalina, N/A
• Fits 1977-1978 Pontiac Catalina, N/A
• Fits 1979 Pontiac Catalina, N/A; Exc. Racing Eng.
• Fits 1979-1981 Pontiac Firebird, N/A
• Fits 1977 Pontiac Firebird, N/A; w/ Weight
• Fits 1979-1981 Pontiac Grand LeMans, N/A
• Fits 1977 Pontiac Grand LeMans, N/A; w/ Weight
• Fits 1979-1981 Pontiac Grand Prix, N/A
• Fits 1977-1978 Pontiac Grand Prix, N/A; w/ Weight
• Fits 1979-1980 Pontiac Grand Am, N/A
• Fits 1978 Pontiac Grand Am, N/A; w/ Weight
• Fits 1979-1981 Pontiac LeMans, N/A
• Fits 1977 Pontiac LeMans, N/A; w/ Weight
• Fits 1981 Pontiac Laurentian, N/A; w/ Weight
• Fits 1981 Pontiac Parisienne, N/A; w/ Weight
• Fits 1979 Oldsmobile Delta 88, N/A

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Cracked or warped flexplate material
• Starter ring gear wear or tooth damage
• Vibration caused by an out-of-balance flexplate
• Noise from a damaged automatic transmission flexplate
• Incorrect fitment from a worn or mismatched replacement part

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify tooth count, outside diameter, and mounting dimensions before installation. Confirm the application uses a 168-tooth flexplate with a 12-pitch flywheel pattern and compare the existing part to the listed notes for your Buick, Pontiac, or Oldsmobile vehicle. Inspect the starter, crankshaft flange, and related hardware for wear before installing the new flexplate.

Quality Assurance

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