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transmission saftey question #665221 04/09/10 01:34 PM 04/09/10 01:34 PM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,277 USA IN E85-408 OP pro stock
E85-408 OP pro stock Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,277 USA IN	In the process of rebuilting my 904. Was thinking of going with a blanket or shield but really dont want to hassle with them so thinking of another route. I plan to take a 1/8 thick plate round it to fit the main body of the trans and weld it solid to it. My question is how much if any protection with this add? Thanks in advance.

Re: transmission saftey question [Re: E85-408] #665222 04/09/10 01:41 PM 04/09/10 01:41 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,875 communist bloc of new jersey J jamesc master
jamesc master J Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 5,875 communist bloc of new jersey	if you're talking 1/8 steel (i assume) probably more protection than either the blanket or shield if done properly but that doesn't mean it will pass tech because the powers that be want their money

Re: transmission saftey question [Re: E85-408] #665223 04/09/10 01:49 PM 04/09/10 01:49 PM
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 583 Raleigh, NC R rockerbob mopar
rockerbob mopar R Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 583 Raleigh, NC	I've always wondered about some type of kevlar or "flack jacket" type of material that could be glued or attached to the floor board. It would be out ot the way for tranny service/work & should not affect the heat build up many racers have reported. 2005 Dakota 4X4 3.7 2004 Rumble Bee 5.7 1978 Diplomat 318 1969 Satellite 318 "bracket racer" 1966 Barracuda (in progress ) 1964 Dodge 330 (future race project) 1962 Belvedere (HUM????)

Re: transmission saftey question [Re: jamesc] #665224 04/09/10 01:53 PM 04/09/10 01:53 PM
Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,277 USA IN E85-408 OP pro stock
E85-408 OP pro stock Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,277 USA IN	no 1/8 aluminum welded to the trans case. Wanted something Ill never have to mess with or fight with. Im not fast enough to require a blanket/shield just doing it for personal safety and I just have issues with leaving well enough alone.

Re: transmission saftey question [Re: E85-408] #665225 04/09/10 02:16 PM 04/09/10 02:16 PM
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 178 Sterling Hts, MI 2 2FASTCORONET member
2FASTCORONET member 2 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 178 Sterling Hts, MI	Put a blanket on it! When my trans blew, parts went through the floor , there was no case to the tailshaft. I'm a firm beleiver now dennis

Re: transmission saftey question [Re: rockerbob] #665226 04/09/10 03:10 PM 04/09/10 03:10 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,123 Seaford Delaware JSR1485 super stock
JSR1485 super stock Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,123 Seaford Delaware	Quote: I've always wondered about some type of kevlar or "flack jacket" type of material that could be glued or attached to the floor board. It would be out ot the way for tranny service/work & should not affect the heat build up many racers have reported. That's what I have in my new ride a scatter blanket from a Nascar team, has heat proof material that goes against the floor and is made out of kevlar-plus a Blanket around the trans. It had snaps that holds it to the floor. Switched to the dark side...

Re: transmission saftey question [Re: JSR1485] #665227 04/09/10 03:50 PM 04/09/10 03:50 PM
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,639 Oakland, MI D dizuster master
dizuster master D Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,639 Oakland, MI	Keep in mind he's asking about a 904 guys. I have NEVER heard of a 904 blowing up. The drum is just too small, it just doesn't have enough rotational inertia to blow itself apart like a 727.

Re: transmission saftey question [Re: dizuster] #665228 04/09/10 04:10 PM 04/09/10 04:10 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,826 las vegas 70AARcuda master
70AARcuda master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,826 las vegas	Quote: Keep in mind he's asking about a 904 guys. I have NEVER heard of a 904 blowing up. The drum is just too small, it just doesn't have enough rotational inertia to blow itself apart like a 727. ditto Tony 70 AARCuda Vitamin C 71 Dart Swinger 360 10.318 @ 128.22(10-04-14 Bakersfield) 71 Demon 360 10.666 @122.41 (01-29-17 @ Las Vegas) 71 Duster 408 (10.29 @ 127.86 3/16/19 Las Vegas)

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