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Offline BALS aSALT

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bellhousings
« on: November 20, 2010, 11:05:42 PM »
so has anyone tried using the quicktime bellhousing or is that one too thin and needs a blanket? it is SFI rated but i don't think its' 6.1 rated.
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Re: bellhousings
« Reply #1 on: November 21, 2010, 01:49:58 AM »
I am using one, though I had to modify it by cutting and welding the bottom and opening up the side for the reverse mounted starter for the REMR.  Tony

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Re: bellhousings
« Reply #2 on: November 21, 2010, 10:13:43 AM »
I used the Sonic 1/4" steel bellhousing from Tilton. Not SFI rated, but it is a full 1/4" and has a shallow bottom designed for a 153 tooth  flywheel, so no cut and patch required.      http://www.tiltonracing.com/content.php?page=list2&id=273&m=d        vic

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Re: bellhousings
« Reply #3 on: November 21, 2010, 11:03:56 AM »
I used the Sonic 1/4" steel bellhousing from Tilton. Not SFI rated, but it is a full 1/4" and has a shallow bottom designed for a 153 tooth  flywheel, so no cut and patch required.      http://www.tiltonracing.com/content.php?page=list2&id=273&m=d        vic

That is the one I should have used, I did not know about it when I found out my QM was not SFI and a bit thin in a few spots.  So to eliminate all doubt, I went with Lakewood, but did have ground clearance issues. (resolved for the most part now)

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Re: bellhousings
« Reply #4 on: November 21, 2010, 03:01:32 PM »
I ordered the Ford Fe to Muncie tranny, and ordered it SFI 6.1

Most of their bellhousings can be ordered SFI 6.1, and some can be ordered SFI 30.1
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Re: bellhousings
« Reply #5 on: November 21, 2010, 06:27:48 PM »
is there a blanket for the bellhousing or does that need to be custom made? if not SFI rated?
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Re: bellhousings
« Reply #6 on: November 21, 2010, 07:31:09 PM »
As far as I know that blanket deal is fairly new and really directed toward front wheel drive cars for which blow shields are not made. As you are running a BBC and blow shields are readily available I would expect the inspection people to what a blow shield. Before making any other plans I would for sure check it out with the responsible official and get a written confirmation of a blanket meeting spec.

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Re: bellhousings
« Reply #7 on: November 21, 2010, 11:28:56 PM »
As far as I know that blanket deal is fairly new and really directed toward front wheel drive cars for which blow shields are not made. As you are running a BBC and blow shields are readily available I would expect the inspection people to what a blow shield. Before making any other plans I would for sure check it out with the responsible official and get a written confirmation of a blanket meeting spec.
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Re: bellhousings
« Reply #8 on: November 22, 2010, 11:59:24 AM »
And if a correct bell housing is available, it sure makes for a much neater, tighter solution.
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