Thanks guys. I plan on running a shield no matter what it takes to make it fit just as a safety measure. I'm just asking because I don't have the tranny in the car yet and am kinda having second thoughts while I still have it out. Now here's my second question. If I run a bolt in sprag, there is still the possibility of overturning the springs and causing catastrophic damage right? Just the whole sprag won't spin in the case? From what I know, and understand, it sounds like I should either leave my tranny alone, or do everything, bolt in sprag, LBA valve body and billet drum. I just kinda figured that if they made non apply valve bodies for so long and had so many cars that will be faster than mine it must be alright. Thanks again!