5 bolt 289

I have an early 5 bolt motor that has been built. I acquired it from a friend and everything in it is top quality. forged pistons, crank, etc. The problem starts because i would like to attach a t56 to this motor. I found a possible solution but am unable to find an reviews on it. The item in question is an adapter plate which bolts to the motor making a 5 bolt engine a 6 bolt. It is found here. Ford 5 bolt 289 engine to small I've considered getting this and maybe welding it to the block. But my bigger concern is it requires using a spacer on the crank to push the flywheel out to the proper depth. Are my concerns justified or is this a viable solution for my problem? many thanks in advance, Chris.

The kit uses a plate on the back of the motor. It attaches to the transmission holes on the 5 bolt motor, and provides new holes in the same location as 6 bolt motors. The plate is roughly ¼-½" thick (not entirely sure, but the bolts to attach it to the block are1" long). Since this puts the mounting surface of the transmission back ¼" the flywheel must be moved back as well. The spacer included is similar to a wheel spacer, and goes between the flywheel and crank. All parts are said to be precision machined, im just suprised i have never heard of this kit before and am wondering if its for good reason. The only real reviews i have found are on their kits for cars like model a's and the like, and owners tend to be happy with the kits with the only complaint being the cost of about 700 clams.