We used a .250" thick aluminum plate,the stock block shim/starter locater plate is .125".The .125" difference had zero affect on pinion angle.The result was great as expected.We have a drawing of the plate if anyone else would like to do this swap.

 

and there you go.

 

How did you get the starter to reach the flywheel? Did you remove a section of the bellhousing? As you know adding a 1/4" at the tailshaft will increase the farther you get toward the end of the driveshaft (i.e diff).

1stcobra- If I remember correctly those intake choke those motors. Look for a 99+ cobra intake and have it made into a shortrunner. You'll see good gains.

As far as the differences the intake cams on the 96-98 are better (more duration) but the heads are far superior in the C heads in N/A form. They don't flow as much as the B heads but their velocity is greater which is needed for N/A. -Mark

 

As much as I hate to admit it... $HAWN,Im sure is correct.I have been here a long time and he is one of the few on here that actualy know what they are talking about.He can and has built (something)out of nothing.I would listen to him.He has nothing to offer YOU but simple advice.I would take it and run....

 

i dont know anything about modulars but i do know Mr Cooper. all his work is meticulous and im sure it is done right.



1STCOBRA are you taking your car to the track rental on saturday?

 

We left the flywheel in the stock position,we left the ear on the adapter plate to align the starter.and we machined a new outer shell to hold the pilot bearing to make up the .125".We removed the factory block shim so the new output shaft location is .125" further backward closer to the rear.We found that the driveshaft slip yolk had more than enough room to accomedate the new location.And just think of all the weight transfer w/ the trans now a quarter inch further back.Just kidding.

 

All I'm saying is that I'm pleased with the work James & the Crew did for me and to let ones know there is another option to ones who want a reasonably priced 4v. Peace Out!

 

Mr cooper knows his shit.



Have you signed up for the track rental? we need more mustangs to fuck with eachother and others.

 

James,
I have a buddy on another forum that is going to do the same swap. Do you have any pics you could send me of the plate you made? Could you also send me a copy of the drawing you have? What did you do about the input shaft? I know 1/4" is not a lot, but I didn't think you could loose that much length from inside the back of the crank. Thanks. My e-mail address is: bitemark46@tampabay.rr.com

 

Hey I need the drawing on how to make the adapter please or anywhere I can buy it ?