Can A/T adapter plate work on 5 speed? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

240shorty · 10-06-2005, 07:33 PM

Just a quick swap question. I am almost done with the manual swap and somehow missed the fact that I need a different adapter plate. I guess it didn't occur they'd be different. Can the A/T one work? Or are they physically a different thickness or shape? I don't see why it wouldn't, but could someone help me out with this?

If at all possible I'd like to use or modify the one I've got, because 240's are a bit scarce in my area. I don't know where to find one or how long it will set me back.

Indolent · 10-06-2005, 07:38 PM

i wouldn't see why not, but i'm not for sure, i have one if you want lol

240shorty · 10-06-2005, 08:16 PM

You have a Manual one??

There must be a reason to use the M/T plate. I'm just wondering what it is.

ryan hagen · 10-06-2005, 10:07 PM

i got a couple too

Siizzzoooo · 10-06-2005, 10:07 PM

is he talking about that metal gasket looking piece that goes between the motor and tranny?

Indolent · 10-06-2005, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Siizzzoooo

is he talking about that metal gasket looking piece that goes between the motor and tranny?

i believe so

240shorty · 10-07-2005, 05:28 AM

Yes indeed that's the part. Give the man a cookie, he guessed right! The question is: do I really need it? And if so, who can hook me up? Enough with the questions, I need answers.

On a side note, I got layed off today, so I got lots of time to work on my beautiful Zenki. I just need the right parts.

drift freaq · 10-07-2005, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 240shorty

Yes indeed that's the part. Give the man a cookie, he guessed right! The question is: do I really need it? And if so, who can hook me up? Enough with the questions, I need answers.

On a side note, I got layed off today, so I got lots of time to work on my beautiful Zenki. I just need the right parts.

yes the manual one is different for a reason. it bolts to the bottom of your transmission bell houseing. It keeps water and dirt and road grime from getting on your flywheel. the automatic one ends at the bottom of your engine block. Your bell houseing hangs below that point. Do yourself a favor and find a manual trans backing plate. Thats their official name by the way "Backing Plates"

orion::S14 · 10-07-2005, 07:58 AM

...but the auto one is ONLY different in that the bottom is removable for torque converter inspection/removal.

Use the one you have, BOTH parts...and it's functionally the same as a MT backing plate. Same thickness, too.

- Brian

projectRDM · 10-07-2005, 09:43 AM

Agreed. But if you really want a manual backing plate, PM me, I've got a stack of them.

240shorty · 10-07-2005, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by orion::S14

...but the auto one is ONLY different in that the bottom is removable for torque converter inspection/removal.

Use the one you have, BOTH parts...and it's functionally the same as a MT backing plate. Same thickness, too.

- Brian

Thanks much. Maybe I ask questions poorly. That's all I was looking for. Sometimes getting the simple answer is like pullin' teeth. I shoulda been more specific, I guess. I just wasn't sure if there was more to it than that, so I thought I'd make sure.

Thanks for your responses.

10-06-2005, 07:33 PM	#1
240shorty Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 147 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Can A/T adapter plate work on 5 speed? Just a quick swap question. I am almost done with the manual swap and somehow missed the fact that I need a different adapter plate. I guess it didn't occur they'd be different. Can the A/T one work? Or are they physically a different thickness or shape? I don't see why it wouldn't, but could someone help me out with this? If at all possible I'd like to use or modify the one I've got, because 240's are a bit scarce in my area. I don't know where to find one or how long it will set me back.

10-06-2005, 10:07 PM	#4
ryan hagen Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: rhinelander wisconsin Age: 42 Posts: 1,465 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	i got a couple too __________________ 1990 hatch ka24de gt2871r

10-06-2005, 10:07 PM	#5
Siizzzoooo Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Murfreesboro,TN Posts: 1,355 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	is he talking about that metal gasket looking piece that goes between the motor and tranny? __________________ 2004 Honda S2000 NFR \| 2007 Acura TL CBP \| Project *Coming Soon*

10-07-2005, 07:58 AM	#9
orion::S14 Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Orange Park, FL Posts: 1,666 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	...but the auto one is ONLY different in that the bottom is removable for torque converter inspection/removal. Use the one you have, BOTH parts...and it's functionally the same as a MT backing plate. Same thickness, too. - Brian __________________ www.KA24DEvelopment.com

10-07-2005, 09:43 AM	#10
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Agreed. But if you really want a manual backing plate, PM me, I've got a stack of them. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

10-06-2005, 07:38 PM	#2
Indolent Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: So. Cal, Riverside Area Posts: 1,110 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	i wouldn't see why not, but i'm not for sure, i have one if you want lol

10-06-2005, 08:16 PM	#3
240shorty Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 147 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You have a Manual one?? There must be a reason to use the M/T plate. I'm just wondering what it is.

10-07-2005, 05:28 AM	#7
240shorty Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 147 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yes indeed that's the part. Give the man a cookie, he guessed right! The question is: do I really need it? And if so, who can hook me up? Enough with the questions, I need answers. On a side note, I got layed off today, so I got lots of time to work on my beautiful Zenki. I just need the right parts.