Mid Motor Plate - SBF Steel .090

The Competition Engineering Mid Motor Plate – SBR Steel .090 (part number C4035) is a precision-engineered frame mount designed for Small Block Ford engine installations. This mid-mounted motor plate provides the structural foundation needed to secure your engine block to the chassis with precision alignment and load distribution across multiple mounting points. Built from .090-inch steel, it delivers the rigidity required for high-vibration environments while remaining compact enough for tight engine bay configurations.

The .090-inch steel thickness strikes a balance between strength and weight—thick enough to eliminate flex under dynamic loads yet light enough to avoid unnecessary mass. Measuring 31.25 x 9.75 x 1 inches, this motor plate accommodates standard SBF mounting patterns while its mid-position design keeps the engine center of gravity properly located within the frame. The finished plate weighs 6.45 lbs and integrates with factory and aftermarket frame systems that follow Small Block Ford standards. Competition Engineering's manufacturing ensures precise drilling and tolerances for alignment-critical installation.

This plate is essential for engine builders, restorers, and hot rodders working with SBF-powered vehicles—whether street rods, performance cars, or vintage restorations. It solves the mounting geometry challenge that arises when using modern engine blocks in older frames or when modifying stock engine bay layouts. Fabricators and DIY builders rely on motor plates like this to achieve proper engine positioning, correct driveline angles, and repeatable installation results across multiple projects.

The SBF platform remains the industry standard for mid-size performance engines, and Competition Engineering's commitment to precision tooling means this plate will fit existing frame mounts and accessory configurations without improvisation or rework. Installation requires proper torque sequence and thread-locking on fasteners—standard practice for any critical structural component—but the straightforward geometry makes alignment straightforward for builders of any experience level.