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    Flexplate Shield

    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.


    Thanks to Darrin @ BC Automotive:
    $1800 and it was worse than when he started!

    Brian (FordNut) FPG # 1458 of 7838
    03 MM 300A (Lotsa mods, 130k mi) was 303rwhp/318rwtq N/A
    then 476/410 D1SC ProCharged on stock block
    then 660/555 D1SC PC on 5.3 wet sleeved Teksid alum big bore stroker
    then 365/369 N/A on 5.3 wet sleeved Teksid alum big bore stroker
    Now 751/617 3.4L Whipple on 5.3 Boss5.0 iron big bore stroker

    03 MM 300B Silver (Mostly stock, originally wife's car, 370k mi) FPG # 7053 of 7838 or 49 of 417 SB
    03 MM 300B Silver, Stock, wife's next one, 136k mi FPG # 7134 of 7838 or 89 of 417 SB
    04 MM Silver, Stock, on standby 85k mi, FPG # 1212 of 3214 or 432 of 997 SB
    01 F150 longbed
    01 F150 shortbed
    00 F150 4x4 stepside
    01 F150 4x4 7700
    68 Stang FB (70 351C 4V, 4 wheel discs, project car)

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    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.
    Thanks to Darrin @ BC Automotive:
    $1800 and it was worse than when he started!

    Brian (FordNut) FPG # 1458 of 7838
    03 MM 300A (Lotsa mods, 130k mi) was 303rwhp/318rwtq N/A
    then 476/410 D1SC ProCharged on stock block
    then 660/555 D1SC PC on 5.3 wet sleeved Teksid alum big bore stroker
    then 365/369 N/A on 5.3 wet sleeved Teksid alum big bore stroker
    Now 751/617 3.4L Whipple on 5.3 Boss5.0 iron big bore stroker

    03 MM 300B Silver (Mostly stock, originally wife's car, 370k mi) FPG # 7053 of 7838 or 49 of 417 SB
    03 MM 300B Silver, Stock, wife's next one, 136k mi FPG # 7134 of 7838 or 89 of 417 SB
    04 MM Silver, Stock, on standby 85k mi, FPG # 1212 of 3214 or 432 of 997 SB
    01 F150 longbed
    01 F150 shortbed
    00 F150 4x4 stepside
    01 F150 4x4 7700
    68 Stang FB (70 351C 4V, 4 wheel discs, project car)

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    What is your thinking behind installing this?

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    If the flex plate shatters the shield will prevent it from entering the car?
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    Quote Originally Posted by fastblackmerc
    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.

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    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
    Thanks to Darrin @ BC Automotive:
    $1800 and it was worse than when he started!

    Brian (FordNut) FPG # 1458 of 7838
    03 MM 300A (Lotsa mods, 130k mi) was 303rwhp/318rwtq N/A
    then 476/410 D1SC ProCharged on stock block
    then 660/555 D1SC PC on 5.3 wet sleeved Teksid alum big bore stroker
    then 365/369 N/A on 5.3 wet sleeved Teksid alum big bore stroker
    Now 751/617 3.4L Whipple on 5.3 Boss5.0 iron big bore stroker

    03 MM 300B Silver (Mostly stock, originally wife's car, 370k mi) FPG # 7053 of 7838 or 49 of 417 SB
    03 MM 300B Silver, Stock, wife's next one, 136k mi FPG # 7134 of 7838 or 89 of 417 SB
    04 MM Silver, Stock, on standby 85k mi, FPG # 1212 of 3214 or 432 of 997 SB
    01 F150 longbed
    01 F150 shortbed
    00 F150 4x4 stepside
    01 F150 4x4 7700
    68 Stang FB (70 351C 4V, 4 wheel discs, project car)

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    Interesting.....

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