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Small block mopar, 727 trans and a mid plate

Posted By: slammedR/T

Small block mopar, 727 trans and a mid plate - 04/20/17 04:35 AM

Well it is time to install a mid platen on my turtle, running a small block Mopar with a 727 transmission.
Any suggestions on a mid plate get and what to do about spacing the converter to the flex plate? ARP make a longer torque converter bolt in a 7/16" for us Mopar people?
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Small block mopar, 727 trans and a mid plate - 04/20/17 05:02 AM

I use .090 for the mid plate.. just open up
the starter area so the starter sets against
the bell housing.. I never used a longer snout
on any of my convs
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Posted By: slammedR/T

Re: Small block mopar, 727 trans and a mid plate - 04/20/17 10:21 PM


Did you use a flex plate shim or spacers between converter and flexplate?
Posted By: hemi-itis

Re: Small block mopar, 727 trans and a mid plate - 04/20/17 10:50 PM

Saw you posting on that "other" site.I am installing a midplate myself right now.After 15+ years with an engine plate and a rubber trans mount I'm overdue.The midplate came with the crank spacer.It came untrimmed so you can shape it the way you want.

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Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Small block mopar, 727 trans and a mid plate - 04/20/17 11:01 PM

Originally Posted By slammedR/T

Did you use a flex plate shim or spacers between converter and flexplate?


No... it pulls the conv out of the pump .090.. I
never had any issues that way.. if you want you
can shim the conv back with washers
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Posted By: ccarson

Re: Small block mopar, 727 trans and a mid plate - 04/20/17 11:50 PM

Wow I thought I trimmed my cross member, hope I cut enough.

I'm using the Milodon rear sump Truck pan.
Posted By: slammedR/T

Re: Small block mopar, 727 trans and a mid plate - 04/21/17 01:43 AM

Suggest any vendor to buy from? before I order it from summit racing.
Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: Small block mopar, 727 trans and a mid plate - 04/21/17 02:59 AM

Originally Posted By slammedR/T
Suggest any vendor to buy from? before I order it from summit racing.


I made my mid plate.. super simple if you have
a trans handy.. just leave a big ear off of
each side
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Posted By: slammedR/T

Re: Small block mopar, 727 trans and a mid plate - 04/21/17 03:11 AM

I just ordered a mid plate from summit racing, thanks for all the advice peoples smile
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