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Old 01-23-2014, 01:27 PM
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Default WTB 6spd adapter plate/6spd Starter

As the title says... Looking for a 6 speed adapter plate and a 6 speed starter.

I could kick myself in the *** because I just parted out a blown up 1.8 w/ accessories in November and literally had everything I need sitting around in my garage. Now I decide I want to go with the 6spd and I don't have the parts! Live & learn I guess
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I use the 5 speed plate and starter with the 6 speed on my car. Only issue is only two of the three starter bolts line up. My six speed has been in the car for years without any issues. I have known many others as well that have done the same thing.
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but the 6speed starter is lighter!

I'd love to use the 6 speed plate and starter, but will probably just live with 3lbs extra weight and use the 5 speed stuff
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Pretty sure all NB starters and transmission plates are the same regardless of 5 speed or 6 speed. May want to look into that before going down the rabbit hole looking for 6 speed parts.
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Old 01-23-2014, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by njn63
Pretty sure all NB starters and transmission plates are the same regardless of 5 speed or 6 speed. May want to look into that before going down the rabbit hole looking for 6 speed parts.
I believe I have heard that as well but I'm not 100% sure on that
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I thought it was the NB starter that was the lightest, regardless of gearbox.
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I'm not really concerned about weight lol... I just want all the bolts to line up without modifying anything and I didn't want to have the starter only using 2 bolts... I dont know maybe I'm over-thinking it all
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anyone have part numbers for the NB plates? maybe I'll just order it new and see if it matches up to the 6 speed once and for all
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I was under the impression all NB 1.8 block plates and starters were interchangeable. Am I missing something here?
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Originally Posted by EO2K
I was under the impression all NB 1.8 block plates and starters were interchangeable. Am I missing something here?
I dont think you are missing anything. I guess I should have researched more to know that all NB starters/ adapter plates were interchangeable...

I still have a 1.6 so the 6spd is being paired with that.
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Gotcha. It was more me questioning what I thought I understood because that's not a surprise I need when I go to install my 6. Sorry for the confusion
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Confirming that all 99-05 starters and block plates are the same (5sp/6sp).
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Originally Posted by EO2K
Gotcha. It was more me questioning what I thought I understood because that's not a surprise I need when I go to install my 6. Sorry for the confusion
Hahaha no worries!

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Confirming that all 99-05 starters and block plates are the same (5sp/6sp).
Awesome thanks!
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