Re: almost legal flexplate shield b body
[Re: Clanton]
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04/29/20 04:46 PM
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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.
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Re: almost legal flexplate shield b body
[Re: pittsburghracer]
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04/29/20 04:53 PM
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Oh heck no this is what I took off with the 727 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.
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Re: almost legal flexplate shield b body
[Re: Clanton]
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04/29/20 05:03 PM
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Oh heck no this is what I took off with the 727 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.
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Re: almost legal flexplate shield b body
[Re: Clanton]
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04/29/20 09:02 PM
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Mods = dead cert as far as the tech guys are concerned.
If the results don't match the theory, change the theory.
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Re: almost legal flexplate shield b body
[Re: CMcAllister]
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04/29/20 09:25 PM
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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. Mods = dead cert as far as the tech guys are concerned.
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Re: almost legal flexplate shield b body
[Re: Clanton]
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04/30/20 02:02 PM
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I believe flexplate shields have to be dated 5 years?? and without any modifications, it world probley pass at most tracks
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Re: almost legal flexplate shield b body
[Re: Clanton]
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04/30/20 05:24 PM
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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.)
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Re: almost legal flexplate shield b body
[Re: 440Jim]
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04/30/20 05:36 PM
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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. 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.
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Re: almost legal flexplate shield b body
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05/01/20 08:08 AM
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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
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Re: almost legal flexplate shield b body
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05/01/20 08:57 AM
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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.
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Re: almost legal flexplate shield b body
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05/01/20 09:56 AM
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Even the CF shield will let parts fly 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.
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