Transmission Shield

[dynoman]

I'm going to need a transmission shield soon , what are you guys using ?? I was looking at one piece trans & flexplate shield . I read where some had problems with aluminum shields not fitting very well and had to "mod" the tunnel to fit . I want a one that fits nice with maybe minor fitting . Also , is a inspection cover needed ?? My car didn't have one when I got it . Thanks, Sam

 

[charlief1]

I remember Grumpy bitching on how bad the shields fit and he had to use a blanket because of it Sam. I want to see if anyone is using one myself since I was looking for options other than the shield.

 

[dynoman]

They make a one piece carbon fiber / kevlar that's suppose to fit tight with a nice contour @ about twice the price .
http://transmissionshield.com/ , scroll down to the one piece .

 

[charlief1]

Their site lists the 2004R but their products don't show one Sam. I sent them an email to make sure they have the shield.

 

[dynoman]

I was thinking about calling them Monday and see what they have to offer . CRS Performance makes the one piece but I don't see a 200-4r listed

 

[Grumpy]

I have 2 alum ones here.. After wasting a lot of time we threw a blanket on it.. Cheap and easy . Good Luck.

 

[dynoman]

I have 2 alum ones here.. After wasting a lot of time we threw a blanket on it.. Cheap and easy . Good Luck.

Do you use the blanket on a street car or just for the track ?

 

[Grumpy]

Do you use the blanket on a street car or just for the track ?

Stays on the car. We put at least 5000 miles a year. Trans didn't miss a beat ..

 

[dynoman]

Thanks Grumpy, I called the company that makes the one piece shield and they don'the make one for the 200-4r. So a blanket it is.

 

[tonka]

Blanket here as well, have not noticed any issues from it being on the car.

 

[sackracing]

I had the carbon fiber shield, hated it. Sucks to mount and had to cut it for the trans cooler lines. Went with blanket.

 

[86GN-862+2]

Pics?

 

[Pronto]

Haywire put a blanket on his trans recently. He didn't like the mounting system and made his own. Maybe he'll see this thread and jump in.

 

[haywire4130]

Not sure if all the blankets are configured the same but to mount the upper straps i did this: tapped the 2 unused bellhousing holes with a 1/8 pipe tap, took 2 brass 1/8 pipe plugs and drilled and tapped them 1/4-20 through the center (basically bushing the holes down so i could bolt the small clips on without drilling into the trans case) and bolted the strap clips on with button head screws. I used some silicone around the clips to prevent any rattles from causing false knock. I had the luxury of doing this while the trans was out, not sure how id approach it with it in the car. I have more detailed pics on my camera if needed but its pretty straight forward

 

[haywire4130]

Then on the underside i didnt like how the blanket bound up the shift arm/linkage so i used a pair of stainless p-clips that i bent to fit and used 3/8 coupling nuts as standoffs with longer bolts through the trans pan bolts to make kind of a tent around the shift linkage/cable. It cinched up nice after that and i have nice smooth movement of the linkage through all gears.

 

[haywire4130]

Pic from front

 

[haywire4130]

Pic from rear

 

[haywire4130]

End result

 

[dynoman]

Does the blanket stop behind the trans cooler lines & TV cable?

 

[haywire4130]

Yes, in the last pic you can see the cooler hoses (black hydraulic hose with white stripe) and i was able to replace my tv cable without removing the blanket