From what I can tell, the MS with 2.4L only came in a Manual Trans. So it looks like I will have to purchase the Flex Plate and spacer for the Pajero. Where did you get them from? doing a search for the MB numbers, I don't see any pics. can I assume that MB936621 is the flexplate?
and MB936623 is the spacer. Do I need the adapter as well(MB936624)? I found the above numbers on Discount Mitsu Parts.com

Also, the leads I thought I had on a MS engine were false advertising. There is a JDM version shipping over, but it wont be here until mid January and they want $1100 (no harness). On car-part, I see some are available, but they are over 500 miles away, so I would have to figure out shipping. with shipping, I'm guessing it would also be close to $1100. Is the JDM worth waiting for? Any downside to them? Thanks for the help.