F body Torque converters

[Mrich0908]

The LS motors crank is set back .400 the reason people use the billet spacer. Since I would be doing the opposite would the pilot nub coming off the back of the TC be .400 longer and interfere with my crankshaft?

 

[Jrgunn5150]

The LS motors crank is set back .400 the reason people use the billet spacer. Since I would be doing the opposite would the pilot nub coming off the back of the TC be .400 longer and interfere with my crankshaft?

That's a good question, and a substantial difference. I honestly don't know, I've only ever used the entire newer transmission in front of the older motor, that's how I knew about the kit.

 

[Mrich0908]

Read this link 2nd picture down shows the pilot hub being longer. I could probably through it on the lathe and machine the .400 off. Like 6 pictures down shows exactly what your saying with the spacing difference.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/11065304-post1.html

 

[Jrgunn5150]

That's alot of meat to be turning off, he also states that from what he's seen you simply cannot use the newer converter in the older trans.

 

[Mrich0908]

Ya Im figuring its because of the length difference. Its allot of work that I dont want to do but its a good deal . Hmmmm

 

[Jrgunn5150]

Yes, but does the length difference prohibit you from turning. I mean, you're talking about cutting 1/2 an inch off the front of the converter lol.