Pioneer Cables FRA-117 Automatic Transmission Flexplate

Automatic Transmission Flexplate for Pontiac V8 Applications

The Pioneer Cables FRA-117 automatic transmission flexplate is a direct replacement part built to restore OEM-level performance in select Pontiac applications. It is manufactured from high-grade steel, formed to original dimensions, and precision balanced to factory specifications for consistent operation.

Compatible with 1976-1979 Pontiac Firebird and other 1976-1978 Pontiac full-size and intermediate models, this flexplate is built for 166-tooth applications with a 13.938-inch outside diameter.

Key Features

• Part number: FRA-117
• Automatic transmission flexplate for select Pontiac vehicles
• 166 teeth for the listed applications
• 13.938-inch outside diameter
• 2.5-inch inside diameter
• 11.25-inch mounting hole diameter
• Built from high-grade steel
• Automated welding process for consistent strength
• Precision balanced to factory specs
• Pitch flywheels: 12 to 14

Detailed Description

Pioneer Cables FRA-117 is an OE-style automatic transmission flexplate engineered for select Pontiac Firebird, Bonneville, Catalina, Grand LeMans, Grand Prix, LeMans, Laurentian, and Parisienne applications. The plate is built to original dimensions and balanced for factory-style driveline operation, helping maintain proper starter engagement and rotational consistency in the transmission assembly.

This part cross-references Federal Parts 4324 for the same application. It also cross-references Gates 33606 for the same application.

What This Flexplate Helps Address

• Cracked or fatigued flexplate material
• Starter ring gear engagement issues on 166-tooth applications
• Vibration caused by an out-of-balance flexplate
• Noise from a damaged or warped transmission flexplate
• Replacement needs for Pontiac automatic transmission service

Installation Notes and Fitment

Verify tooth count, outside diameter, and mounting dimensions before installation. This part is listed for 1976-1979 Pontiac Firebird, 1976-1978 Pontiac Bonneville, 1976-1978 Pontiac Catalina, 1976-1977 Pontiac Grand LeMans, 1976-1977 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1976-1977 Pontiac LeMans, 1976 Pontiac Laurentian w/o Weight, and 1976 Pontiac Parisienne w/o Weight. Fits 1976-1979 Pontiac Firebird, N/A. Fits 1976-1978 Pontiac Bonneville, N/A. Fits 1976-1978 Pontiac Catalina, N/A. Fits 1976-1977 Pontiac Grand LeMans, N/A. Fits 1976-1977 Pontiac Grand Prix, N/A. Fits 1976-1977 Pontiac LeMans, N/A. Fits 1976 Pontiac Laurentian, N/A. Fits 1976 Pontiac Parisienne, N/A.

Quality Assurance

Pioneer Cables manufactures this flexplate using automated welding and precision balancing to support consistent fit and rotational accuracy. The FRA-117 is not SFI approved and does not include an SFI certification sticker.