Should I get a scattershield?
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From: Charles Town WV
Should I get a scattershield?
When I put my 468 in? The minimum HP this thing is going to make is around 550, but the engine builder said expect something more around 620. Is dealing with the adjustable ball stud in a lakewood that big of a deal? I've heard horror stories about indexing these things too.
What are your experiences?
Thanks
What are your experiences?
Thanks
Drifting
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Re: Should I get a scattershield? (Steve Straus)
When I put my 468 in? The minimum HP this thing is going to make is around 550, but the engine builder said expect something more around 620. Is dealing with the adjustable ball stud in a lakewood that big of a deal? I've heard horror stories about indexing these things too.
What are your experiences?
Thanks
What are your experiences?
Thanks
First of all YES get one. With all your power you need to protect yourself...
My engine builder had to remove the tranny three times to get it right. The throwout length was the issue. I have heard this can be solved with an adjustable shift fork so the length isn't an issue.
As for indexing ??? not sure but im sure someone knows a decent proceedure.
Also they look really cool from behind. :D
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From: Charles Town WV
Re: Should I get a scattershield? (Clink69)
When I put my 468 in? The minimum HP this thing is going to make is around 550, but the engine builder said expect something more around 620. Is dealing with the adjustable ball stud in a lakewood that big of a deal? I've heard horror stories about indexing these things too.
What are your experiences?
Thanks
Steve,
First of all YES get one. With all your power you need to protect yourself...
My engine builder had to remove the tranny three times to get it right. The throwout length was the issue. I have heard this can be solved with an adjustable shift fork so the length isn't an issue.
As for indexing ??? not sure but im sure someone knows a decent proceedure.
Also they look really cool from behind. :D
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What are your experiences?
Thanks
Steve,
First of all YES get one. With all your power you need to protect yourself...
My engine builder had to remove the tranny three times to get it right. The throwout length was the issue. I have heard this can be solved with an adjustable shift fork so the length isn't an issue.
As for indexing ??? not sure but im sure someone knows a decent proceedure.
Also they look really cool from behind. :D
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Re: Should I get a scattershield? (Steve Straus)
YES YES YES ! If you were just installing a 300hp sbc, I'd still recommend one. You can't go wrond by installing safety into your car. We have brakes so we don't hit something stopping, we have scattershields to save our legs, feet, life, etc. Nuff said ;) .
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From: Germantown Maryland
Re: Should I get a scattershield? (Steve Straus)
The ball stud is what's adjustable, the fork should just be stock. Are the dimensions the same as a stock aluminum bellhousing? I'm running an 11" clutch, however I've only seen one size bellhousing for both BBC and SBC.
My mechanic said he had to change the shift fork.. But let me check tonight and I'll get back to ya. I also have an 11"" clutch. Besides the indexing, throwout bearing issues I think its the same. It does hang lower.
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From: troy, mi
Re: Should I get a scattershield? (Clink69)
I would get one. The pivot ball adjustment should be all thats needed. You may also need to grind on the edges of it just a bit where the header collectors are, very close. Most likely it will become the lowest hanging part in that area of the car. Close to the oil pan drainplug, too, need to take a bolt out to change oil if you run a stock pan most of the time.
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Re: Should I get a scattershield? (DaveP)
My blowshiels went right on . It didn't need to have an adjustable ball until I installed a Centerforce clutch. BB and SB have the same bellhousing.
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From: WI
Re: Should I get a scattershield? (Steve Straus)
SS,
I used the same ball stud and fork on a stock aluminum bell housing,next on a scattershield and now on my aluminum reverse mount (starter) bell housing (Quartermaster triple disc clutches don`t blow up,ever). I only used the scattershield because my oil pan kick out required a mini starter and my mini starter required a 168 tooth flex plate.It is for sale if you or anyone is interested,it has had part of the bottom removed for low ground clearance.
...redvetracr
I used the same ball stud and fork on a stock aluminum bell housing,next on a scattershield and now on my aluminum reverse mount (starter) bell housing (Quartermaster triple disc clutches don`t blow up,ever). I only used the scattershield because my oil pan kick out required a mini starter and my mini starter required a 168 tooth flex plate.It is for sale if you or anyone is interested,it has had part of the bottom removed for low ground clearance.
...redvetracr
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Re: Should I get a scattershield? (redvetracr)
My legs are important to me. YES! Get a scattershield. I used an adjustable ball stud with the Lakewood scattershield and Centerforce clutch. If I could measure it (from their diagrams and directions), anybody can.
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Re: Should I get a scattershield? (Steve Straus)
I have a Blow Proof Bellhousing that came off of a M-22 "Rock Crusher" tranny. It has been slightly clearanced for headers, but just minor stuff. I also have the arm and throw-out bearing. It came off of a 454 in a Chevelle. Email me if you're interested.
Jay
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From: Clinton IL
Re: Should I get a scattershield? (Steve Straus)
Steve,
I would say yes on the scatter shield. I went with a lakewood. I will post some pics here, but you can check the full set out at my homepage under the 69 big block build photos.
You will have to trim off a bracket that is on the driver side of the shield.
Please consider putting a hydraulic release bearing in there. You will be able to chunck the entire mechanical linkage. If you want more info, just send me an e-mail chrisnikki@juno.com . Norval here got me set straight on the clutch master cylinder, then I went with a hydraulic release bearing. Very easy to set up, and it should provide smooth easy self adjusting clutch action for many many years.
http://mcspeed.hothomepages.com/
I spent $187 on the hydraulic release bearing, $48 on the master cylinder (fits a 1985 1 ton chevy truck) About $30 on a good quality ball stud link to connect to the clutch pedal, $10 on bolts, etc, $20 on a resevoir straght from G.M.
It will work with any clutch assembly. I used the Quatermaster flywheel, clutch, and pressure plate just to stay apples to apples.
Good luck
[Modified by 69Myway, 2:34 PM 3/13/2002]
I would say yes on the scatter shield. I went with a lakewood. I will post some pics here, but you can check the full set out at my homepage under the 69 big block build photos.
You will have to trim off a bracket that is on the driver side of the shield.
Please consider putting a hydraulic release bearing in there. You will be able to chunck the entire mechanical linkage. If you want more info, just send me an e-mail chrisnikki@juno.com . Norval here got me set straight on the clutch master cylinder, then I went with a hydraulic release bearing. Very easy to set up, and it should provide smooth easy self adjusting clutch action for many many years.
http://mcspeed.hothomepages.com/
I spent $187 on the hydraulic release bearing, $48 on the master cylinder (fits a 1985 1 ton chevy truck) About $30 on a good quality ball stud link to connect to the clutch pedal, $10 on bolts, etc, $20 on a resevoir straght from G.M.
It will work with any clutch assembly. I used the Quatermaster flywheel, clutch, and pressure plate just to stay apples to apples.
Good luck
[Modified by 69Myway, 2:34 PM 3/13/2002]
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Re: Should I get a scattershield? (Steve Straus)
aHHHHHH but ofcourse install the sheild. And did you ever think of a drive shaft loop. I dont know why so many of the guys leave this out :smash: :cheers: :cool:
