The Mocal plate is tapped with a half inch BSPP (British Standard Pipe Parallel) thread. Looks like Full Blown cheaped out on their kit. Also, that pattern seen on the mating surface is the result of a final finishing process called 'tumbling.' It's done after the final cut to microscopically deburr the surface.
http://www.batinc.net/mocal.htm
Oil Cooler Take-Off & Sandwich Plates