thanks oldcolt,
I do understand what you are saying, but if you look at the hole in comparison to the crank holes you will see that the diameter is different.

I have also compared the flywheels. I have three from raiders/monteros. all three are identical. The starion is different in that is does not appear to use the large spacer, just the washer. also it only uses 4 holes to bolt up to the torque converter. The flywheel drive plate is also offset on the starion flywheel/drive plate.

Thus my question, was there a change in 1989? I think my only option at this point is to have the torque converter holes drilled out of the starion driveplate.

looking for any thoughts on this little hurdle.
thanks.

87 raider starion motor in, looking for an auto trans.