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I am putting my 2002 trans am convert. back together and i am expecting some serious hp out of the 451 lsx with a F1C procharger. I am really thing of putting a cover / blanket over the trans. What would you use? Also what name brand is a good one? Has anyone used them on a trans am without having to modify anything?
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Are you worried about the converter area or the guts of the trans? If its the former, just stick an ultrabell on it. If its the latter, you shouldn't have a problem with the guts flying out unless the trans is downshifted at high RPM.
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Are you worried about the converter area or the guts of the trans? If its the former, just stick an ultrabell on it. If its the latter, you shouldn't have a problem with the guts flying out unless the trans is downshifted at high RPM.
"former"? Yes, i'm worried about the guts coming out at WOT.
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Also, "latter" ?
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Former was in reference to the converter, latter was in reference to the internals.
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Former was in reference to the converter, latter was in reference to the internals.
Thanks. Will a trans blanket be better? Has anyone used one? I'm worried about the clearance.
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I'm running an Ultrabell and blanket on my Rossler TH350. It doesn't get in the way at all.

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Thanks for the pic! Helps a lot.
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If you have ever seen a th400 direct drum blow up you would run a blanket or sheild!!!
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If you have ever seen a th400 direct drum blow up you would run a blanket or sheild!!!
I have seen it. NOT GOOD

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Yea, i have seen some pics not first hand though. That's why im getting one!
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