5-0stank

iTrader: (6)

Also posted this in the trans section. Figure I'd put it here too.

I'm using a 95 4l80e in my mustang project w/ a 5.3. I have a protorque stall converter. I bought the tci 4l80e flexplate thinking it would work for me. I have a gap in between the flexplate and the converter when I install the trans.

Do I need the gm spacer? My concern w/ this is that the starter won't reach far enough? Am I right in that assumption?

I have the pilot spacer installed that came with the flexplate. I could remove it, but I don't think the converter would be fully seated when it slides forward.

Any help would be appreciated.

S10xGN

iTrader: (11)

You'll prolly need the GM spacer, sounds like you have the 5.3 engine from a car with the short crank (flush with rear seal). Is your gap around 0.41" - 0.43"? The spacer is 0.400" and you'll need about 1/8" to 3/16" add'l clearance. If so, replace the pilot spacer with the full GM spacer.

5-0stank

iTrader: (6)

The 5.3 I have is from a 2004 silverado 1500. I'll do some measuring tom.

The thing is I'm just worried my starter won't reach if I put that spacer behind the flexplate. Am I wrong?

LS1MCSS

iTrader: (18)

You also have to have the flat flex plate, then the starter will work.

5-0stank

iTrader: (6)

I'm pretty sure the flexplate I'm using is about as flat as one can be haha.

Thanks for the input guys. I will order the spacer (and longer bolts) and go from there!