Backing plate?

[9524tee]

What is this " backing plate " I keep hearing of?

I am doing a 5 speed swap on my S14, and I thought I had everything but now someone told me I need an Engine backing plate?

Wtf is that?

I ( think ) I have everything else...

P.S. anyone have a pic of one or something?

[aznpoopy]

probably that big metal plate that is sandwiched between the tranny and the engine

protects it from potential damage if something goes wrong in the clutch/flywheel area

[projectRDM]

More importantly, it keeps debris off the back of the flywheel since without it fitted the flywheel is exposed. Imagine a rock flying up under the car and jamming between the flywheel and bellhousing.

[theicecreamdan]

i have one. I'll sell it for like $10 plus shipping

[ManoNegra]

My brother did the swap a while ago and iirc the auto plate didn't line up correctly.

[9524tee]

I see, I just thought the Auto one worked... Oh well whatever.

Thanks guys, and Dan, I'll take your offer...