Not best, but optimum Transmission?

Hello guys - Since the beginning of this thread, the car has not been driven. Until Saturday. I took it to the mechanic I like, and he and I installed a small ~5 psi electric pump near the tank. Because the car vapor locks at the dragstrip. Never happens anywhere else.

While up in the air, we took a peek at the flex plate. And sure enough, the flex plate is cracked. That would be the source of the noise this thread is all about. So, I'm going to have to replace it. The car drives fine. I made a couple dash cam videos of it driving to and from his shop and it can be seen how nice it drives, sounds and shifts real nice. I'll try to get something up on youtube then link it here.

But I'm wondering, while the transmission is pulled back or removed, what else should I consider doing? And is there a flex plate that is better than others? I want something robust, that will not crack again anytime soon. Thanks.


7milesout