Not having the plate installed also moves the throw out bearing closer to the pressure plate fingers, an area that is critical on the Pantera.
Unless a plate is made to cover the exposed portion of the flywheel, lots of road dirt and debris will find its way into the bellhousing and clutch.
John
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