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.

Thanks

 

i just bought a b&m th400 and used a 6.0 crank spacer. with a tci flexplate.

 

i'm not running a spacer.

 

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?

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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"?

 

just take it to any converter shop. or tranny shop that deals with race trannies.