Flexplate Shield

[FordNut]

Here's a couple of pics. I may need to make a minor mod for dipstick brace mounting, I'll test fit before installing and take pics with it on the tranny outside of car.
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/DSC01279.JPG

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/5/1/8/DSC01280.JPG

[FordNut]

Didn't fit... I believe the one they sent me was for a AODE 5.0, the top two bolt holes lined up ok but the others didn't. I'll be contacting them for refund/replacement next week.

[martyo]

What is your thinking behind installing this?

[fastblackmerc]

If the flex plate shatters the shield will prevent it from entering the car?

[martyo]

If the flex plate shatters the shield will prevent it from entering the car?

I know what they do, but they are probably over kill for our cars. That's what prompted my question.

[FordNut]

Just testing it out for the benefit of all. At some point we may need it to comply with rules. I believe you're already illegal (not for this, for tranny shield) since you're in the 10's. I believe you can use a blanket instead of a tranny shield.

Here's a list of rules I copied from MPH forums:

Mandatory at ET (or quicker) Item SFI Spec
13.99 Drive shaft loop (slicks)
13.99 Helmet (Snell 90+)
13.49 5-pt harness (convertible) 16.1
13.49 Approved rollbar (convertible)
13.49 (IHRA) Drive shaft loop (slicks)
11.49 Drive shaft loop (street tires)
11.49 Approved flywheel & clutch (manual transmission) 1.1, 1.2
11.49 Approved protective jacket 3.2A/1
11.49 Approved roll bar for all vehicles
11.49 Approved 5-pt harness 16.1
11.49 Approved flywheel shield (manual transmission) 6.1, 6.2
11.49 (IHRA) Approved mounted fire extinguisher
11.49 (IHRA) Approved flywheel shield (automatic transmission) 4.1
10.99* Approved roll cage (convertible)
10.99 Approved harmonic balancer 18.1
10.99 Approved aftermarket axles
10.99* Approved transmission shield (automatic transmission) 4.1
10.99 (IHRA) Competition License* Class D
9.99 Approved flexplate & shield (automatic transmission) 29.1, 30.1
9.99 Approved roll cage & window net* 27.1
9.99 Master cutoff switch
9.99 Competition License Class 4, Cat. C
9.99 Chassis Certification
9.99 Approved jacket/pants/neck collar/gloves* 3.2A/5, 3.3, 3.3/1
9.00 (IHRA) Roll cage & window net
8.99 (IHRA) Competition License Class C
8.49 On-board fire system
8.49 to 7.50 Chassis certification 25.4/25.5 (3600#)
7.99 (IHRA) Competition license Class B
7.49 & quicker Chassis certification 25.1E (2800#)
7.50 & slower Chassis certification 25.2 (3200#)
7.49 Competition license Class 3, Cat. C
IHRA Pro Stock Competition license Class A
150mph + Parachute required


* Also required for 135 MPH or faster
** Also required for 180 MPH or faster

[martyo]

Interesting.....