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Offline Carlwalski

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Re: Drop The Clutch!
« Reply #15 on: July 03, 2007 - 06:09:00 AM »


Cool, thanks, so a scatter shield/blanket - same thing. :2thumbs:
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Offline Challenger6pak

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Re: Drop The Clutch!
« Reply #16 on: July 03, 2007 - 08:10:46 AM »
Transblanket and Bellhousing.  I have heard the term Scattersheild used for both the blanket and the bellhousing over the years.  Most of the time people are refering to the blow proof bellhousing.  It is a slang term.  To the best of my knowledge there really isn't a part called a scattershield.  I looked it up at Summit Racing and found there weren't any matches in their catalogue.  Most of this stuff is for serious racing.  I would hope that most wouldn't drop the clutch on their big block at 6,000 R.P.M. while driving around town.  I used to but, I was once young and stupid.  There is way to much traffic in my area to race on the street anymore.  Other places may be different. The only safe way to do it is on the track.  On the track is where you will break more things.  Street tires with their lower traction will go up in smoke and act like a safety valve.  On the track with slicks and low tire spin the drivetrain gets the brunt of the torque from the launch.  That is when clutches and flywheels, etc. can break.
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Offline Carlwalski

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Re: Drop The Clutch!
« Reply #17 on: July 03, 2007 - 02:37:07 PM »


Thanks C6pak, I know the weak point is the trans and drive on the track I was just curious about the "blanket". Do you know if many people use the scattershield AND blanket together especially on a street car? Is that somewhat overkill? I have the Lakewood housing you pictured below for my Tremec, no blanket though. Not sure if I need one.


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540ci Aluminium Hemi, F.A.S.T EFI
TF-727 Gear Vendor OD, Dana 60

Offline Challenger6pak

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Re: Drop The Clutch!
« Reply #18 on: July 03, 2007 - 02:48:25 PM »
I would doubt you would need both.  The motors I speak of are in excess of 700hp.
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Re: Drop The Clutch!
« Reply #19 on: July 03, 2007 - 02:50:23 PM »


Cool. I didn't think so but the engine I'm having built will be over 600hp.
I've asked for no more than 620hp (as it's a street car). :thumbsup:
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
White, License Plate, 0A-5599
540ci Aluminium Hemi, F.A.S.T EFI
TF-727 Gear Vendor OD, Dana 60