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Old 02-01-2006, 10:19 AM
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Any of you running a converter that was not custom built for an LS1? I'm planning on doing this and need to know where I can get an adapter to act as a spacer between the converter and flexplate or some ideas what you guys used to keep the converter snug against the tranny.

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Old 02-01-2006, 04:22 PM
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i just bought a b&m th400 and used a 6.0 crank spacer. with a tci flexplate.
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i'm not running a spacer.
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That's a lot of help one of you is and one of you isn't Anybody else?

Z28convert - where did you get your crank spacer?
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from a local gm dealer. i cant remember what i paid exactly but it is more than i had expected. for a "spacer" i was expecting less than 15 bucks but i think it was over 50.
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some people say its dangerous to run without one so i would suggest you get one or have a longer "nose" welded on to your converter.
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oh and instead of trying to explain a "th400 in an LS1" just tell them your running a 3/8" rear motor plate and need the converter "nose" extended 3/8".
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Originally Posted by SUX2BU
oh and instead of trying to explain a "th400 in an LS1" just tell them your running a 3/8" rear motor plate and need the converter "nose" extended 3/8".
Who would be able to extend the nose of a converter? I'm assuming you can't just take it to any welding shop since balancing and what not is a must.
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TCi makes them like that, and I believe so does Yank. I ordered one from Fuddle and I will how I like it when it comes in and get it installed.
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Originally Posted by Jimmy P
TCi makes them like that, and I believe so does Yank. I ordered one from Fuddle and I will how I like it when it comes in and get it installed.
Well I already have the converter it's just not setup for an LS1 it was actually intended for a BBC but never got installed. I'm starting to think that crank spacer may be the way to go. What all does the installation of that require? And it's just a "6.0 Crank Spacer"?
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just take it to any converter shop. or tranny shop that deals with race trannies.




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