VH45 to VG30 Adapter Plates now available

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vh45dettz31
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Are these adaptor plates still available?Thanks Jake


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Yes they are

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I tried to pm you...
I want to adapt a Porsche trans to a vh45de. Kennedy Engineered Products makes a flywheel and clutch that is compatible to mate the two but they only make an adapter for the vk. Would you be willing to give me the vh bolt pattern dimensions/make an adapter?
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I actually do not have an engineering drawing of the vh bellousing that belongs to my machine shop.

If I could get the Porsche trans bellhousing i could probably make an adapter?

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Nissan V6, 3 Liter, 300 ZX, Maxima, and early Pickup. Specify 6 or 8 bolt crank.
This flywheel will bolt up to a vh45 correct? If so I need to find out what the thickness of the adapter plate made by Kennedy is, they won't make a custom adapter for the vh. I'm sure I can find bolt pattern dimensions for the porsche bellhousing online somewhere it's been the same for 40 years. What would you charge for an aluminum adapter plate?

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Hi, are the plates currently available? I'm in need of one for my VH swap. Thanks

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Yep I have one ready to ship. Send me an email

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Just emailed you

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Hey, just wondering if you got my email?

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Just emailed ya

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Are these kind of like the xcessive adapter. They look really good quailty, and I would commend you for making such a good item!!!

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unless they were redesigned they take alot of home modifications to work correctly

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I have one from the first real batch, not the prototype ones that Geoff used and it fit quite nicely. Two of the holes used for mounting the transmission to the adapter were irrelevant as they did not protrude all the way through the bell housing. The adapter did feel solid using 7 of the 9 bolts. I drilled through the tranny flange south of the starter for a little more support on that side, so I'm using 8 of the 9 included securing bolts. I see no problem and think it's optional whether one would feel inclined to do so themselves. The only problem I found was the two holes for the alignment pins, from the back of the engine, were super snug and I had to use a dremel to open them up a smidgin. Also, one of those pins interfered with the transmission, not letting it sit flush. So a tiny bit needs to be filed out of either. This is a disagreement of engine and transmission though and has naught to do with the adapter plate.

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Oh and make sure those bolts are all parallel when you weld them in place or you are going to be kicking yourself later.

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I feel bad for Geoffs89Pathy because the plate he had did not line up properly, as he was in the initial run. I offered to send him another plate with the correctly aligned holes, but did not want to do that route again. I also think a lot of his trials and tribulations during the install process were done improperly, however they were all mistakes that anyone could have made.

Also note that when mazworx made their first adapters, there was a bolt hole on the block that was almost half a hole off.. Its all part of the learning curve.

On the note that Tommy made about the bolts lining up when welding is very important. Another member made a suggestion to wrap the bolts with wire or something to ensure they are centered in the transmission holes.. This person said that trick worked like a charm.

The bottom line on these plates is that I know they aren't perfect.. The fact of the matter is that when they are setup properly, I believe they are superior to mazworx, AND they are about 1/3 the cost after you factor in machining the bellhousing (regardless if you send it to them or have it done locally)

Most guys that are going to be mating a 300ZX transmission to a VH45 have more than enough skill and capability to make this adapter work, which is why I am able to offer them at a low price. I am not doing these things to make money, I make a little for my time but I don't make a living on them. I try and be as honest as possible making sure everyone knows the pro's and con's...

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HEY THERE ARE THESE PLATES STILL AVAILIBLE????


I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING AND I RECKON THIS IS THE BEST KIT ON THE PLANET
I DONT LIKE THE IDEA OF A BIG ALLOY SPACER OF THE CRANK.


CHEERS GUYS

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Yea I still have them available

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Also interested in one. Pick up my vh tomorrow.

How do I buy? What work will be required?

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Just send me an email. :)

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Could you please send me an email? I can't seem to find an email address for you. I have some questions about your Adapter plate but want to discuse it via email. nelvar42 AT Hotmail Dot Com

thanks in advance
Joe N.

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elwesso wrote:Just send me an email. :)
I searched for your email in your profile, but it isn't there.

My email is inteleric1983 at yahoo dot com

Thanks

Eric

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Sure I'll send you guys emails. For reference my email address is on the contact page of q45.org

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I may end up picking this up in the new year.

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I Vant Vone. how do i get one. [email protected] let me know.

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do still have this adapter plates availeble let me know at [email protected] thanks alot

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Replied to both... FYI my contact info is on www.q45.org.. :)

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i know this post is old just woundering if u still make the adaptor if so what are shipping charges to tucson az

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Shipping is included. Send me an email to [email protected]

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I'm interested on your adapter plate. Still available?

Awesome job :dblthumb:

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Yep!


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