i ended up getting one of those ones from summit- i didnt really want to, but i needed it asap. i didnt have to use any shims (i was sure i was going to have to and thats why i didnt get one sooner) it bolted right up, fit just right and even works well! i will admit i dont like the sound of it. . .sounds retarded. dosnt look to bad-a lot smaller than the stock type. but hey- it works! im still going to try and get the old one rebuilt into a hi torque starter and put it back on but until then this one will do.