Trans shields for 2018

MEXJOE · 02-15-2018, 01:22 PM

While"Safety First" is a wise and well thought premonition.Here are some of the concerns from my self and other racers.

With all due respect to the NHRA rule book, and rules of Stock Eliminator
( as they may still be in affect?? )

First off, just exactly, how is one to install a trans shield on a car with a stock floorboard with no modifications to, said floorboard.

BTW, I was wondering how many catastrophic trans failure have we had in stock in the last 20 years that has this new rule coming in?

This is getting crazy!

B/S 428 · 02-15-2018, 05:29 PM

Does this apply to manual transmissions also? Obviously we are running a SFI bellhousing all ready.

TOSTO RACING · 02-15-2018, 06:11 PM

No just automatics. We have scatter shields already.

Man so glad I switched to a 4 speed lol

!

novassdude · 02-15-2018, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MEXJOE

While"Safety First" is a wise and well thought premonition.Here are some of the concerns from my self and other racers.

With all due respect to the NHRA rule book, and rules of Stock Eliminator
( as they may still be in affect?? )

First off, just exactly, how is one to install a trans shield on a car with a stock floorboard with no modifications to, said floorboard.

BTW, I was wondering how many catastrophic trans failure have we had in stock in the last 20 years that has this new rule coming in?

This is getting crazy!

Glen you are probably supposed to switch to a SFI case 400 or powerglide ( couldn't find a SFI case 350 or 200 in my quick search) Don't worry it only adds another $1500 to the cost of building a transmission.

MR DERBY CITY · 02-15-2018, 07:15 PM

Blankets are a viable option, Jegs sells them for a little over 100 bucks although the blanket SFI life is only two years.....I have seen that th 200 shield and between my shifter and bracket,my brace, and my floor it looks like a royal pain to attach.....

Coleydog · 02-15-2018, 07:30 PM

Money grab, what else

TOSTO RACING · 02-15-2018, 07:38 PM

Actually I've ran shields on stock tunnels and they will clear it's just a pain to deal with , when pulling trans in and out .

Larry Hill · 02-16-2018, 08:43 AM

For sub 10.00 second cars don't forget the SFI 29.1 flex plate.

I think I will take all of the different SFI numbers that I have to have on my car and buy a lottery ticket with those same SFI numbers. That should be a safe bet.

John Dinkel · 02-16-2018, 10:26 AM

Hey Larry, you got a great idea. Any money left over will buy some gas.

nssracer · 02-18-2018, 12:42 PM

Have fun trying to put a shield on a A-Body Mopar....won't fit had to use the Jegs blanket....pain in the a..

02-15-2018, 01:22 PM	#1
MEXJOE Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: nhranumbers.com Posts: 875 Likes: 137 Liked 165 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Trans shields for 2018 While"Safety First" is a wise and well thought premonition.Here are some of the concerns from my self and other racers. With all due respect to the NHRA rule book, and rules of Stock Eliminator ( as they may still be in affect?? ) First off, just exactly, how is one to install a trans shield on a car with a stock floorboard with no modifications to, said floorboard. BTW, I was wondering how many catastrophic trans failure have we had in stock in the last 20 years that has this new rule coming in? This is getting crazy! __________________ Glen DeMenge 1969 Camaro Stock Eliminator

02-15-2018, 05:29 PM	#2
B/S 428 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 87 Likes: 18 Liked 154 Times in 34 Posts	Re: Trans shields for 2018 Does this apply to manual transmissions also? Obviously we are running a SFI bellhousing all ready.

02-15-2018, 06:11 PM	#3
TOSTO RACING Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: DRAGSTRIP Posts: 886 Likes: 885 Liked 652 Times in 184 Posts	Re: Trans shields for 2018 No just automatics. We have scatter shields already. Man so glad I switched to a 4 speed lol ! __________________ 5664 GHI/SA 1985 CAMARO RED H/SA 1985 CAMARO BLUE I/SA

02-15-2018, 07:15 PM	#5
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,641 Likes: 1,083 Liked 7,946 Times in 1,521 Posts	Re: Trans shields for 2018 Blankets are a viable option, Jegs sells them for a little over 100 bucks although the blanket SFI life is only two years.....I have seen that th 200 shield and between my shifter and bracket,my brace, and my floor it looks like a royal pain to attach.....

02-15-2018, 07:30 PM	#6
Coleydog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 572 Likes: 39 Liked 53 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Trans shields for 2018 Money grab, what else

02-15-2018, 07:38 PM	#7
TOSTO RACING Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: DRAGSTRIP Posts: 886 Likes: 885 Liked 652 Times in 184 Posts	Re: Trans shields for 2018 Actually I've ran shields on stock tunnels and they will clear it's just a pain to deal with , when pulling trans in and out . __________________ 5664 GHI/SA 1985 CAMARO RED H/SA 1985 CAMARO BLUE I/SA

02-16-2018, 08:43 AM	#8
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,646 Likes: 1,941 Liked 10,746 Times in 2,235 Posts	Re: Trans shields for 2018 For sub 10.00 second cars don't forget the SFI 29.1 flex plate. I think I will take all of the different SFI numbers that I have to have on my car and buy a lottery ticket with those same SFI numbers. That should be a safe bet. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

02-16-2018, 10:26 AM	#9
John Dinkel Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pinckney, Michigan Posts: 507 Likes: 399 Liked 263 Times in 68 Posts	Re: Trans shields for 2018 Hey Larry, you got a great idea. Any money left over will buy some gas. __________________ John Dinkel 3295 STK

02-18-2018, 12:42 PM	#10
nssracer Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 254 Likes: 25 Liked 207 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Trans shields for 2018 Have fun trying to put a shield on a A-Body Mopar....won't fit had to use the Jegs blanket....pain in the a..