LS trans links and reading

[james]

www.crateenginedepot.com/store/product2.aspx?UserID=11484746&SessionID=YXZUuWoOU8A8BYZ9iTZ6&Product_ID=1343

[james]

and what Don wrote:



www.camarotech.com/engine-LS.html


LS series engine swaps:
When swaping an LS series engine into an earlier generation Camaro, consider the following:

* The bell housing bolt patter on LS series engines is identical to the previous generations of small block chevrolet.

* The crank shaft on the LS series engines is internally balanced and does not need external weights on the flywheel or flexplate.

* The crank shaft flywheel/flexplate bolt pattern on the LS series engines:
o 1997-2009: 6 bolt
o 2009+ and all LSX: 8 bolt
o LS9: 9 bolt

* The crank shaft on the LS series engines does not extend aft as far as its older small block bretheren thus a crank shaft spacer/adapter plate is required if using a previous generation automatic transmission and torque converter.
o Crankshaft spacer PN 12563532
o Converter bolts (6) PN 11589040
o Longer starter bolts PN 12563533.
On manual transmission vehicles, the throw out bearing mount must accomodate this difference. Use the LS series flywheel and use a clutch plate of matching diameter to match your transmission spline.

* GM LSX crate motors come with an oil pan compatible with earlier generations of Camaros.
Use GM oil pan PN 19212593 for compatibility with 1955 to 1995 GM vehicles.

[MrVito]

problem solved then