Getting Your LS Adapter Plate Setup Just Right

Trying to figure out which ls adapter plate you need is usually the moment most people realize an LS swap isn't quite as "plug and play" as the internet makes it out to be. You've got the engine sitting on a hoist, the car is waiting in the garage, and then you realize the bolt holes on your old transmission don't even come close to lining up with the back of that shiny new Gen IV block. It's a classic hurdle, but honestly, it's one of the easier problems to solve once you understand how these plates actually work. ...

May 16, 2026 · 7 min · Viseppo Ioannis