minendrews68

I am currently changing a LT T-56 to a LS t-56 to use in my '68 Camaro. I have ordered and gotten some parts in, but I have a question I'm hoping someone can help with. After the purchase of the adapter plate, LS input shaft, etc. I'm told I need the LS front plate (some call it the intermediate housing) because the LT has a throw out bearing collar made on to it, and the McLeod adapter plate I purchased has the collar bolted onto it. The only reason I can see I need this LS plate is because the adapter won't bolt up flush with the front of the trans because of the LT collar sticking out too far. Could I not just cut this collar down below the face of the transmission so the adapter would fit against the trans? It looks like this would be a easy fix, and save a couple of hundred dollars.
If anyone has any advice, I'm listening..

Thanks,
Carl

jmd

iTrader: (4)

Yes. You're not using the features of the plate if you're using the antique bellhousing, redundant point of alignment plate and bolt-on throwout bearing sleeve.

Your chosen option isn't the best option with regards to floor clearance, however.

minendrews68

? in regards to floor clearance.