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texasmustang316

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i have a 93 motor and a t5 i was givin a block plate but when you put on the tranny it doesn't line up. i think the plate was for a automatic. my concern is do i really have to use the plate or not?
 

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that plate is a shim it made to keep the starter off the flywheel. i would use one
 

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Yes you do need the plate. You might be able to mod an auto plate to function for a manual.
 

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You will need to modify the side of it or it won't clear the clutch cable also.
 
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