VH/VG Adapter Plate Prototype GB ... Who's in?

[Geoffs89Pathy]

To Geoff.. You need to use a spacer, but its the one that is already behind the stock VH45 flexplate.. It works fine witht he stock Z32 flywheel bolts.. For the second, yes thats essentially the same except instead of being a "half moon" its more of a full circle.

I have some pics, ill see if I can dig them up..

I did not hear from the machine shop today, so Im guessing monday or tuesday.. I'll call them monday and get a status update...

ok. i think you have me sold on it...
the hardware you listed, do we need to source those ourselves, and do we ourselves have to weld the bolts to the back of the plate or is that already done for us?
final question. what starter is everyone using? i didnt realize that it was such an issue,, i thought i could just use the stock q45 starter in the stock location with the stock z32 flywheel.? yes or if no what do i need?

Wes, give me a call, so i can talk to you about monies and such. 602.475.7444

[elwesso]

No I provide all the hardware, I just like being as open as possible with this kind of stuff so theres NO surprises for anyone... You'll know exactly what you got, where it was purchased, and such...

I will probably offer a pre-welded version or a non welded, for those who are overseas to help with shipping... Its not a big deal for me to weld them, and I figure anyone who's putting a manual behind a VH45 its probably not a big deal either...

This setup is designed to use the stock Z32 flywheel.. The main reason you cant use the Q45 starter is because the notch on the bellhousing for the Z32 trans is in a different place...

[Geoffs89Pathy]

No I provide all the hardware, I just like being as open as possible with this kind of stuff so theres NO surprises for anyone... You'll know exactly what you got, where it was purchased, and such...

I will probably offer a pre-welded version or a non welded, for those who are overseas to help with shipping... Its not a big deal for me to weld them, and I figure anyone who's putting a manual behind a VH45 its probably not a big deal either...

This setup is designed to use the stock Z32 flywheel.. The main reason you cant use the Q45 starter is because the notch on the bellhousing for the Z32 trans is in a different place...

cool, i was just wondering on why you listed the hardware. and also, welding is not an issue, but a pre-welded, test-fitted adapter would be slightly more comforting when throwing a couple hundred bucks or more at it..

so what is everyone doing for a starter?

[elwesso]

You use the stock Z32 starter.

[Geoffs89Pathy]

cool thanks.
so when can put money on this and be seeing it? and how much exactly for everything and shipping to 85029

[elwesso]

For all those in the GB...

I got back from the machine shop just now, and WOW these pieces are great! Much better quality workmanship than whats on my car, you guys are getting a helluva deal..

These will be shipped on or before July 9... The plates are done, they just need the final countersinking done...

[Geoffs89Pathy]

cool wes. thank you for all your hard work to make this product happen.
please post how much and where to make the payment, and by when. how many plates you got cooking? i really want/need one.

[satty07]

Good to hear. Got any pictures of the plates thus far? And I'll be emailing you my shipping address, apparently paypal has been screwing mine up lately...

[elwesso]

I did not take any pics of the plates because they are not officially done.... but from what I saw they are AWESOME.. I almost wish I had this good of a quality piece in my car, these are much better than what I did before... Before they were done with a torch, a mill and so on... These are all CNC machined, laser cut, the whole 9 yards... My machine shop has done an impeccable job and I think you guys will be impressed when you receive your product.

Shoot me an email or a phone call.. Email is in my profile, phone is on Q45.org

Geoff, if you want a plate I have one more on this run.. My machine shop said they like to make runs of 5, and overall that works pretty well for me, knowing what quantities I have to buy from McMaster...

[Geoffs89Pathy]

i emailed you. will call you tomorow!

[bohunk]

When are the next batch due to be started? I see more than 5 names in this post and I am at the end of the line since I have yet to comment.

[elwesso]

Well since my machine shop has all of the info in their CNC machines, every following run should take about a week... I will probably go ahead and have them make another 5 so I have some in stock, after these are shipped out...

[DirtyDevo]

Would you be willing to ship your product to Ontario/Canada? at my cost of course

** im ready to purchase your kit at your convenience. I need shipping to L5M 4Y8 5550 Turney Dr Ontario/Canada and the studs dont need to be welded. Please contact me via email @ [email protected] with your paypal account info ** Thanks in advance

[Geoffs89Pathy]

ready to pay as well Wes. give me a shout when you pick them up, today? right?
thanks
Geoff.
six02-four75-744four.

[Geoffs89Pathy]

payment sent. lets see those pics wes!!!!!!

[elwesso]

Pics are available in my new thread..
vh45-to-vg30-adapter-plates-now-available-t500431.html

These plates are being shipped on monday.. I was not able to get them out on friday, I am really sorry... However, they are all done, so all I have to do is put them in a box and slap a label on them!!!

[fluffybunny]

Are these the prototype plates or the first batch? Ready for purchase?
Thanks for going through all this hassle.

[elwesso]

This is the first batch, so I called it the "prototype" sets..

It seems I have enough people to do another run, because I have to order everything in groups of 5..

[IggyEGuana]

gonna need one of these soon. elwesso ur link above is not workin for me. gonna try it again in a lil while

any special price for putting a vh45 in a S12?

[Geoffs89Pathy]

im putting it in a pathfinder. so prolly not. this plate has its flaws, but it does work.

[greensx]

So whatever happened with this? Did the plates work out or were they done poorly? Pics?

[Geoffs89Pathy]

they need to be modified if wes is going to continue selling them, no offense wes. if you can afford it. just get the mazworx. way easier than having to mod it and fab to make it work

[elwesso]

i am currently working on fixing some of the things wrong with the first group so that no modifications will be needed...

[Jas0h]

im definitely interested... for some reason I cant PM you. Anyways Im gonna put a VH45DE in my m30 and I want to get one of those plates when I get far enough along. Im a student so I'd rather not spend 600 bucks on one haha

[flyingbrick]

If its a "prototype" then you can expect issues usually.
Pretty funny -it looks like you are gonna sell more of the "prototypes" then the finished version.

[elwesso]

I will be posting a thread, but I have more kits available as of now!!!