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Trans blanket with Dougs headers #2326632
06/25/17 10:44 PM
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another trans blanket question .
which brand would fit best - big block with Dougs headers .
I am looking at DJ safety - from CRT .
These are noted as specific to TF727 .
Should I go long or short ? Will have billet drum and transbrake
In a 68 Satellite

thanks ,

Tex


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Re: Trans blanket with Dougs headers [Re: tex013] #2326704
06/26/17 12:54 AM
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A DJ blanket clears. Tight on the P/S. I use a CSR shield now though.


1971 Plum Crazy Super Bee. 572 World Aluminum block with a Cope 727 & Dana 4.10 out back. 9.88 @ 138 with a 1.35 60 NA. Dialed back to 10.0’s. 4000 lbs with me in it.
Re: Trans blanket with Dougs headers [Re: tex013] #2326771
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I bought a used one off here but dont remember what brand it is. Its fits my car fine but I use TTI headers. Ron

Re: Trans blanket with Dougs headers [Re: tex013] #2326784
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Kool,
Thanks guys . Blanket it will be .

Tex


New best ET 10.259@129.65 .
New best MPH 130.32
Finally fitted a solid cam,
stepped it up a bit more
3690lbs through the mufflers
New World block 3780lbs 10.278@130.80 . Wowser 10.253@130.24 footbraking from 1500rpm
Power by Tex's Automotive
Re: Trans blanket with Dougs headers [Re: tex013] #2326868
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The ole Lofgren Blanket was the "go to" for a long time back in the day. I still have one for my 904 that's laying around.

Re: Trans blanket with Dougs headers [Re: J_BODY] #2327101
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Originally Posted By J_BODY


The ole Lofgren Blanket was the "go to" for a long time back in the day. I still have one for my 904 that's laying around.


But no longer made . That looks like a short , body only , blanket ?

Tex


New best ET 10.259@129.65 .
New best MPH 130.32
Finally fitted a solid cam,
stepped it up a bit more
3690lbs through the mufflers
New World block 3780lbs 10.278@130.80 . Wowser 10.253@130.24 footbraking from 1500rpm
Power by Tex's Automotive
Re: Trans blanket with Dougs headers [Re: J_BODY] #2327303
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Originally Posted By J_BODY


The ole Lofgren Blanket was the "go to" for a long time back in the day. I still have one for my 904 that's laying around.


Mine also has the two straps that go to the bellhousing bolts so it wont slip back any. Ron







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