351 engine to c4 block plate needed

[landshark]

I am looking for a block plate for a 351 to a c4 for my racer build. Thought I had one but can’t find it.

[mickphatmac]

https://denver.craigslist.org/pts/d/sma ... 31065.html

not mine

[pgilbeau]

Not sure which style is needed, I have a solid one I have no use for.

[landshark]

I found this one on my shelf which i think is for a manual, can you take a photo of yours?

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[pgilbeau]

[quote="landshark"]I found this one on my shelf which i think is for a manual, can you take a photo of yours?

I will grab a pic when I get home tonight.

[mickphatmac]

Should be open at the bottom so you can bolt in the torque converter

I’m missing the lower part of this one

[landshark]

Should be open at the bottom so you can bolt in the torque converter

I’m missing the lower part of this one

Also I believe the starter hole is in a slightly different location.

[mickphatmac]

I don’t know if that will fit your engine or not you’re more than welcome to it if you know someone heading South from North?
It was on one of my C4’s for a 302

[pgilbeau]

Pretty sure this one is actually from a manual after seeing the other pics. What year was the 351W from?

[landshark]

I don’t know if that will fit your engine or not you’re more than welcome to it if you know someone heading South from North?
It was on one of my C4’s for a 302

Not sure i will check

[landshark]

Pretty sure this one is actually from a manual after seeing the other pics. What year was the 351W from?

Late mid 90’s 351w

I think 93-94

[ZOSO]

Any auto small block would work. Chris the one you posted is 351m/400/429/460

[Viperwolf1]

Any auto small block would work. Chris the one you posted is 351m/400/429/460

Needs to be 164 tooth flexplate version.

[ZOSO]

Any auto small block would work. Chris the one you posted is 351m/400/429/460

Needs to be 164 tooth flexplate version.

Please explain? Since the bolt pattern is the same how does this plate make a difference? Is the starter in a different location?

[Viperwolf1]

Any auto small block would work. Chris the one you posted is 351m/400/429/460

Needs to be 164 tooth flexplate version.

Please explain? Since the bolt pattern is the same how does this plate make a difference? Is the starter in a different location?

Yes. A smaller flexplate needs to have the starter moved in so it can still contact the teeth properly. You would notice it if you tried to put a small (157 tooth or less) block plate into a 164 tooth bell. The starter bolt holes won't quite line up.

[ZOSO]

Makes sense. So is there specific vehicles or years that are 157? or is it a mix?

[Viperwolf1]

Makes sense. So is there specific vehicles or years that are 157? or is it a mix?

Big heavy vehicles got the bigger flexplate. Mustang's in the 60-70's were typically 157 tooth and that even got smaller during the pinto era.

[EFI Guy]

I'm pretty sure I've got one, maybe two. I'm in the same boat of needing to find them, but if you shoot me a reminder text tomorrow afternoon I'll look for them.

[landshark]

Still looking! I will probably find one online in the next couple of days if I can’t find one locally.

[ZOSO]

Last time we had a breakfast at BH they had some.

[landshark]

Got this taken care of thanks.