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almost legal flexplate shield b body #2769554 04/29/20 04:28 PM 04/29/20 04:28 PM
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,489 northern,Ohio,USA C Clanton OP master
Clanton OP master C Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,489 northern,Ohio,USA	I did some mods to at least have 1 on but the mod was not certed. GOTBOOST!New improved with Victor heads. http://www.enginelabs.com/mopar-big-bloc...t-of-necessity/

Re: almost legal flexplate shield b body [Re: Clanton] #2769559 04/29/20 04:46 PM 04/29/20 04:46 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 20,174 PA. pittsburghracer "Little"John
pittsburghracer "Little"John Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 20,174 PA.	I’m confused. Is this for your new 400 transmission with the ultra shield. If so you don’t need that shield. I’m lost. 1970 Duster Edelbrock headed 408 5.984@112.52 422 Indy headed small block 5.982@112.56 mph 9.42@138.27 Livin and lovin life one day at a time

Re: almost legal flexplate shield b body [Re: pittsburghracer] #2769561 04/29/20 04:53 PM 04/29/20 04:53 PM
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,489 northern,Ohio,USA C Clanton OP master
Clanton OP master C Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,489 northern,Ohio,USA	Oh heck no this is what I took off with the 727 Originally Posted by pittsburghracer I’m confused. Is this for your new 400 transmission with the ultra shield. If so you don’t need that shield. I’m lost. GOTBOOST!New improved with Victor heads. http://www.enginelabs.com/mopar-big-bloc...t-of-necessity/

Re: almost legal flexplate shield b body [Re: Clanton] #2769564 04/29/20 05:03 PM 04/29/20 05:03 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 20,174 PA. pittsburghracer "Little"John
pittsburghracer "Little"John Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 20,174 PA.	Originally Posted by Clanton Oh heck no this is what I took off with the 727 Originally Posted by pittsburghracer I’m confused. Is this for your new 400 transmission with the ultra shield. If so you don’t need that shield. I’m lost. Ok I’m up to speed. Floor it. 1970 Duster Edelbrock headed 408 5.984@112.52 422 Indy headed small block 5.982@112.56 mph 9.42@138.27 Livin and lovin life one day at a time

Re: almost legal flexplate shield b body [Re: Clanton] #2769578 04/29/20 05:35 PM 04/29/20 05:35 PM
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,489 northern,Ohio,USA C Clanton OP master
Clanton OP master C Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,489 northern,Ohio,USA	I bent over the upper part so it didn't hit the firewall and it is 2" wide and covers the starter ring by 1".I just wanted to pass on the idea,it is better than nothing. GOTBOOST!New improved with Victor heads. http://www.enginelabs.com/mopar-big-bloc...t-of-necessity/

Re: almost legal flexplate shield b body [Re: Clanton] #2769625 04/29/20 07:34 PM 04/29/20 07:34 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Originally Posted by Clanton I bent over the upper part so it didn't hit the firewall and it is 2" wide and covers the starter ring by 1".I just wanted to pass on the idea,it is better than nothing. Just use grade 8 or harder bolts to mount it

Re: almost legal flexplate shield b body [Re: MR_P_BODY] #2769648 04/29/20 08:52 PM 04/29/20 08:52 PM
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,489 northern,Ohio,USA C Clanton OP master
Clanton OP master C Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,489 northern,Ohio,USA	I used allen bolts in the top 2 holes and bolts in the others GOTBOOST!New improved with Victor heads. http://www.enginelabs.com/mopar-big-bloc...t-of-necessity/

Re: almost legal flexplate shield b body [Re: Clanton] #2769654 04/29/20 09:02 PM 04/29/20 09:02 PM
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 11,578 Fulton County, PA C CMcAllister Mr. Helpful
CMcAllister Mr. Helpful C Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 11,578 Fulton County, PA	Mods = dead cert as far as the tech guys are concerned. If the results don't match the theory, change the theory.

Re: almost legal flexplate shield b body [Re: Clanton] #2769656 04/29/20 09:20 PM 04/29/20 09:20 PM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Originally Posted by Clanton I used allen bolts in the top 2 holes and bolts in the others Should use the allens on them all

Re: almost legal flexplate shield b body [Re: CMcAllister] #2769657 04/29/20 09:25 PM 04/29/20 09:25 PM
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,489 northern,Ohio,USA C Clanton OP master
Clanton OP master C Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,489 northern,Ohio,USA	I did talk to TCI and I would have to send it in to have it certed with mods done to it and it can be done. Originally Posted by CMcAllister Mods = dead cert as far as the tech guys are concerned. GOTBOOST!New improved with Victor heads. http://www.enginelabs.com/mopar-big-bloc...t-of-necessity/

Re: almost legal flexplate shield b body [Re: Clanton] #2769833 04/30/20 02:02 PM 04/30/20 02:02 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,606 westerly, ri. usa 4 440lebaron top fuel
440lebaron top fuel 4 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,606 westerly, ri. usa	I believe flexplate shields have to be dated 5 years?? and without any modifications, it world probley pass at most tracks all parts are sold as is, all parts are considered used no warranties or returns paypal/check/money order, shipping is from zip 02891, buyer pays paypal fees 24% IRS 1099A plus 3% of part price, check/money order preferred site is not monitored 24/7 there might be a delay in response

Re: almost legal flexplate shield b body [Re: 440lebaron] #2769882 04/30/20 05:14 PM 04/30/20 05:14 PM
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,489 northern,Ohio,USA C Clanton OP master
Clanton OP master C Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,489 northern,Ohio,USA	Most tracks just want to see something there but it is hard to see any mods just looking GOTBOOST!New improved with Victor heads. http://www.enginelabs.com/mopar-big-bloc...t-of-necessity/

Re: almost legal flexplate shield b body [Re: Clanton] #2769885 04/30/20 05:24 PM 04/30/20 05:24 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 16,928 NC 440Jim I Live Here
440Jim I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 16,928 NC	Originally Posted by Clanton I bent over the upper part so it didn't hit the firewall and it is 2" wide and covers the starter ring by 1".I just wanted to pass on the idea,it is better than nothing. It always amazes me when a part doesn't fit a typical installation. And in this case an SFI part that technically should not be modified. At least that modified 727 flexplate shield trys to meet the intent of safety. I assume that part won't fit 99% of the factory 727 applications...? And it looks like a typical 727 flexplate shield, so most/all other brands may have the same problem. Anybody have another brand that has the same issue? (all of my race 727 cars had the CSI/CSR? composite shield that covers both the trans and flexplate areas.) 1993 Daytona, 5.50 at 130mph (1/8) 1.19 sixty ft (PG). Link to 572 B1 - Part 1

Re: almost legal flexplate shield b body [Re: 440Jim] #2769887 04/30/20 05:36 PM 04/30/20 05:36 PM
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,489 northern,Ohio,USA C Clanton OP master
Clanton OP master C Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,489 northern,Ohio,USA	My fp shield is intended for a roadster/dragster body not a factory body from what I remember and nobody does make 1 that I know of so someone could cut the firewall to fit it but not me and why I did the mod. Originally Posted by 440Jim Originally Posted by Clanton I bent over the upper part so it didn't hit the firewall and it is 2" wide and covers the starter ring by 1".I just wanted to pass on the idea,it is better than nothing. It always amazes me when a part doesn't fit a typical installation. And in this case an SFI part that technically should not be modified. At least that modified 727 flexplate shield trys to meet the intent of safety. I assume that part won't fit 99% of the factory 727 applications...? And it looks like a typical 727 flexplate shield, so most/all other brands may have the same problem. Anybody have another brand that has the same issue? (all of my race 727 cars had the CSI/CSR? composite shield that covers both the trans and flexplate areas.) Last edited by Clanton; 04/30/20 05:50 PM. GOTBOOST!New improved with Victor heads. http://www.enginelabs.com/mopar-big-bloc...t-of-necessity/

Re: almost legal flexplate shield b body [Re: Clanton] #2770039 05/01/20 08:08 AM 05/01/20 08:08 AM
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,841 MI, usa dvw master
dvw master Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,841 MI, usa	I've been racing mine 7 years. Its been to 11 different tracks. Teched numerous times. Car is certed to 8.50. Trans shield, yes. No flywheel shield. Never been questioned. I agree in a stock body the shield is tough to fit. Doug Last edited by dvw; 05/01/20 08:09 AM.

Re: almost legal flexplate shield b body [Re: dvw] #2770051 05/01/20 08:35 AM 05/01/20 08:35 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,297 NE Ohio DoubleD top fuel
DoubleD top fuel Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,297 NE Ohio	the CSR Kevlar shield covers both flywheel and transmission - it has two SFI certs on it - that is the most common one being run - fits most cars if you beat and roll the body seam in the tunnel What i see more disturbing is that hokey plastic oil pressure line you have on there - I would think about changing that to a braided set-up - Summit sells a nice kit with fittings - would be terrible to watch your car burn up when it melts or breaks because it gets brittle with age

Re: almost legal flexplate shield b body [Re: dvw] #2770057 05/01/20 08:57 AM 05/01/20 08:57 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 16,928 NC 440Jim I Live Here
440Jim I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 16,928 NC	Originally Posted by dvw I've been racing mine 7 years. Its been to 11 different tracks. Teched numerous times. Car is certed to 8.50. Trans shield, yes. No flywheel shield. Never been questioned. I agree in a stock body the shield is tough to fit. Doug At the track I have seen others that have had the ring gear come apart on their race cars. It peels off (weld failure) and cuts right through the car like a saw. These were SFI items (on Power Glide transmissions). It may go up, down left or right. 1993 Daytona, 5.50 at 130mph (1/8) 1.19 sixty ft (PG). Link to 572 B1 - Part 1

Re: almost legal flexplate shield b body [Re: DoubleD] #2770064 05/01/20 09:40 AM 05/01/20 09:40 AM
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,489 northern,Ohio,USA C Clanton OP master
Clanton OP master C Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,489 northern,Ohio,USA	I will look into a oil line today. GOTBOOST!New improved with Victor heads. http://www.enginelabs.com/mopar-big-bloc...t-of-necessity/

Re: almost legal flexplate shield b body [Re: 440Jim] #2770066 05/01/20 09:56 AM 05/01/20 09:56 AM
Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,489 northern,Ohio,USA C Clanton OP master
Clanton OP master C Joined: May 2011 Posts: 4,489 northern,Ohio,USA	Even the CF shield will let parts fly Originally Posted by 440Jim Originally Posted by dvw I've been racing mine 7 years. Its been to 11 different tracks. Teched numerous times. Car is certed to 8.50. Trans shield, yes. No flywheel shield. Never been questioned. I agree in a stock body the shield is tough to fit. Doug At the track I have seen others that have had the ring gear come apart on their race cars. It peels off (weld failure) and cuts right through the car like a saw. These were SFI items (on Power Glide transmissions). It may go up, down left or right. GOTBOOST!New improved with Victor heads. http://www.enginelabs.com/mopar-big-bloc...t-of-necessity/

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