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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 09:57 AM
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I have searched here a bunch and have been unable to find where most ppl are buying these from. The plate that goes on the ls engine that the motor mount bolts to. Also Does anyone make one that is adjustable?

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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 10:29 AM
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There are many manufactors and stores that well sell you some. There are also Sponsor here on LS1Tech that can help you out.

There are all types of plates/adapters; Holley, Carshop, S&P, BRP, Headman,Hooker, TransDapt, Advance Adapter etc... EBay is a good source if you don't want to deal with a retail/discount store. there is also Summitracing, Jegs, Speedway, etc type of super stores.

If you want an adjustable plate, the Dirty Dingo one will work for you.

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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 10:40 AM
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Thank you. I found the Dirty Dingo website and the aluminum adjustables are on sale for 59.00. Ordered them

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Cool.. let us know how they turn out for you.. !
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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 12:05 PM
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Will do. Im doing a conversion on a 50`s Chevy. Picking up parts and will do a build thread once I get closer.
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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 12:30 PM
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The Transdapt plates are Junk,,,,stay away from them........Their holes centers are not put in correctly and they don't bolt up to the block.......
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Old Nov 29, 2011 | 02:04 PM
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Carshop's are nice!
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Good to know what has worked for others..

I have made my own plates for both my swaps.. 1/4" steel for my Chevelle, Early BRP style and 1/2" alum 1" Setback for my Nova.

Doesn't take long, just need some need a few tools and some time. wasn't hard.

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The Transdapt plates are Junk,,,,stay away from them........Their holes centers are not put in correctly and they don't bolt up to the block.......
We have used them on numerous swaps without a hitch. You have gotten a bad set.
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The Transdapt plates are Junk,,,,stay away from them........Their holes centers are not put in correctly and they don't bolt up to the block.......
I'll second that! Ken had to make a set for my 59 Bel Air just like what he made for his 66 Impala.
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Not to get into any Bashing here........Just facts.....But when I tried to bolt on my Transdapt plates, only one row of bolts went in......the hole center spacing was about .040 off......nothing that a file or Carbide Burr couldn't correct........But....Why???.....Look at the last picture and I think you will see the answer........






Heres what the mounts were wrapped in......Nuff Said!!

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Kwhizz...thanks for sharing that. Its obvious it was not drilled correct.
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Looks like they're hiring for all locations!!!
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