5 speed Transmission Mount Spacer Plate?

[bluezcrazy]

Hey everyone,

I just installed a 280z 5 speed into my 73 240z, and noticed that it has a metal spacer plate between the mount and transmission. This spacer plate wasn't on the 4 speed that I had in the vehicle. The mount bolts aren't even long enough to fit it onto it, so I'm pretty sure it wasn't just missing. My question is if I should or should not leave it on the 5 speed? Did anyone else that swapped a 4 speed with a 5 speed notice that also? Thanx for any information.

Bryce

[Pop's Z]

FWIW, I just used the 4-spd mount on the 5-spd. No spacer. Works just fine.

Cheers, Mike

[bluezcrazy]

Thanx for the response Mike.

Bryce

[redzedsled]

I also chose not use the spacer plate when installing the 5-speed onto my 12/70 car.