View Poll Results: Do you use a Scattershield?
Yes, I have one for safety
9
34.62%
No, I don't have one
4
15.38%
No, I don't have one but I probably should
13
50.00%
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Do you run a Scattershield?
Do you run a Scattershield? Hey guys, I've built my car up to the point were the next thing to get would be a scattershield. I go to the track maybe two times a summer and launch at 3.5k on ET Street bias plys with 6k power shifts. I Know there's a lot of manual trans guys that race their cars. I'm curious if you all run a scattershield or are thinking about one or nervous that you don't have one.
Thanks, Tom
Thanks, Tom
Last edited by guppymech; Feb 14, 2015 at 08:43 AM.
It's definitely a good investment. I have seen broken bellhousings that cause even more damage. Not to mention I have seen some clutches go. Plenty of YouTube videos that will convince you its a good idea. Chances are you will never "need" it, but if you ever do, it will save your feet and vehicle damage. Those pieces go through e floor and even the hood!
I recently put a Quicktime in my car too, it's definitely cheap insurance. After seeing pictures of cars being totaled when the clutch exploded and went up through the windshield, and pieces blowing through through the floorboard near the drivers feet, it was a no brainer for me. The Quicktime also comes with a steel plate that mounts between the block & bellhousing to prevent block damage if a clutch lets go. If your stock aluminum bellhousing is in good condition you can sell it in the classifieds for about $200. Food for thought.
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I bought ARP bolts for the bellhousing, clutch, & transmission but I don't remember how long they were. I bought a bunch, some were 25mm, some were 35mm, some were 40mm. I didn't attempt to use the stock bolts so I can't give any insight about that.
HioSSilver, your response surprises me, do you really feel safe running those numbers without one? I'm sure you've seen the video 'death of a Trans Am'.
Last edited by guppymech; Feb 23, 2015 at 12:46 PM.