Uberoo Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 For a long time I thought I had a 1/2 steel plate in a lot my parents own.Turns out its 7/16".Would that pose any problems?If it does I won't be able to buy a 1/2 plate unless I want to spend like 100+ bucks.if thats the case I might as well just use a EA81 wagon with D/R that I found for cheap. Note I have a brat with an EA81 so I wouldnt have to fab anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baccaruda Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 that converts to 11.11 millimeters. the exact depth of the adapter plate should be 12mm. Most people have successfully used 1/2 plate which converts to 12.7 millimeters. This of course means that your plate is kind of shallow. I don't know if that will be important. You might have clearance issues with the starter. I don't think that would interfere with the clutch. anyone else??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPGsuperchargedBrumby Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 that converts to 11.11 millimeters. the exact depth of the adapter plate should be 12mm. Most people have successfully used 1/2 plate which converts to 12.7 millimeters. This of course means that your plate is kind of shallow. I don't know if that will be important. You might have clearance issues with the starter. I don't think that would interfere with the clutch. anyone else??? could use 0.9mm spacer/washer to bring starter backout to its correct position in relation to the flywheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baccaruda Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Yes, I would also use a 1mm gasket or something to keep dust and crap out of the starter/bellhousing gap. good call. could use 0.9mm spacer/washer to bring starter backout to its correct position in relation to the flywheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uberoo Posted June 17, 2006 Author Share Posted June 17, 2006 I think I will wait to do the swap when I have money. Just getting all the engine bits I need for the swap will run me about 184 assuming pull and save has them.Then I need to get a 1/2" steel plate or 12MM plate whichever is easier/cheaper to get.that will be like 100.so 284.I can get an 82 ea81 station wagon with a perfect D/R for that.The motor runs nice too.Course the body and interior.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasrace Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 what is trhe name of the company that sells the adapter plate. i have got no mails back from these venders that say they sell the plates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88HatchMonster Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I make and sell them. You can PM me. Also check out my website: http://mroseusa.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballitch Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 you ask for 12mm steel plate and the guy at the steel yard will look at you funny....1/2'' is fine, or use the 7/16'' stuff with a little spacer between starter and tranny. i know the older stuff is cheaper, but the EJ stuff is a helluva lot faster..... ~Josh~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baccaruda Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 1/2" is definitely going to be more common. I will offer again here that I know good shops in Spokane for the necessary flywheel work. I know a place that can mill or drill the extra bolt pattern into the flywheels for $90, and a place to balance them for $30, and shipping is ~$17 round trip with US Postal Flat Rate.. this totals out to $137-$145 w/tax.. I would ask for a few $ as one shop is out of town and requires 2 extra half-hour drives to chase the flywheel out and back before work. If you can't find a place near you to do this at a comparable price I am happy to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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