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sgarnett View Member Profile	Sep 14 2007, 12:12 PM Post #2
Seeking round tuits Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,522 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Kentucky Member No.: 33	I've seen a kevlar scatter blanket that attaches to the bellhousing bolts. I don't think it's SFI approved, but using kevlar to stop or slow shrapnel isn't exactly a radical idea either, if it's designed well. This post has been edited by sgarnett: Sep 14 2007, 12:12 PM

StanIROCZ View Member Profile	Sep 16 2007, 06:03 AM Post #3
Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,323 Joined: 30-March 06 From: Detroit Suburbs Member No.: 1,144	QUOTE (sgarnett @ Sep 14 2007, 08:12 AM) I've seen a kevlar scatter blanket that attaches to the bellhousing bolts. I don't think it's SFI approved, but using kevlar to stop or slow shrapnel isn't exactly a radical idea either, if it's designed well. Where did you see that at? Any idea where I could find them? I searched google and Summit and found shields for autos and blankets for manual transmissions, but I didn't see anything for the bellhousing. This post has been edited by StanIROCZ: Sep 16 2007, 06:04 AM

trackbird View Member Profile	Sep 17 2007, 05:14 AM Post #4
FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196	QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ Sep 16 2007, 02:03 AM) QUOTE (sgarnett @ Sep 14 2007, 08:12 AM) I've seen a kevlar scatter blanket that attaches to the bellhousing bolts. I don't think it's SFI approved, but using kevlar to stop or slow shrapnel isn't exactly a radical idea either, if it's designed well. Where did you see that at? Any idea where I could find them? I searched google and Summit and found shields for autos and blankets for manual transmissions, but I didn't see anything for the bellhousing. Call Stroud, they will build/make you one (or they used to, unless something has changed). Tell them what you need and they'll let you know what it will cost. As I remember, it wasn't too terribly expensive.

Blainefab View Member Profile	Sep 17 2007, 07:08 AM Post #5
I build race cars Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,748 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Central coast, CA Member No.: 874	QUOTE (trackbird @ Sep 16 2007, 10:14 PM) QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ Sep 16 2007, 02:03 AM) QUOTE (sgarnett @ Sep 14 2007, 08:12 AM) I've seen a kevlar scatter blanket that attaches to the bellhousing bolts. I don't think it's SFI approved, but using kevlar to stop or slow shrapnel isn't exactly a radical idea either, if it's designed well. Where did you see that at? Any idea where I could find them? I searched google and Summit and found shields for autos and blankets for manual transmissions, but I didn't see anything for the bellhousing. Call Stroud, they will build/make you one (or they used to, unless something has changed). Tell them what you need and they'll let you know what it will cost. As I remember, it wasn't too terribly expensive. Agreed - The Kevlar blanket will be very light, vs a steel bellhousing which will be very heavy.

StanIROCZ View Member Profile	Sep 17 2007, 05:11 PM Post #6
Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,323 Joined: 30-March 06 From: Detroit Suburbs Member No.: 1,144	QUOTE (Blainefab @ Sep 17 2007, 03:08 AM) QUOTE (trackbird @ Sep 16 2007, 10:14 PM) QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ Sep 16 2007, 02:03 AM) QUOTE (sgarnett @ Sep 14 2007, 08:12 AM) I've seen a kevlar scatter blanket that attaches to the bellhousing bolts. I don't think it's SFI approved, but using kevlar to stop or slow shrapnel isn't exactly a radical idea either, if it's designed well. Where did you see that at? Any idea where I could find them? I searched google and Summit and found shields for autos and blankets for manual transmissions, but I didn't see anything for the bellhousing. Call Stroud, they will build/make you one (or they used to, unless something has changed). Tell them what you need and they'll let you know what it will cost. As I remember, it wasn't too terribly expensive. Agreed - The Kevlar blanket will be very light, vs a steel bellhousing which will be very heavy. I gotta ask (since you got me thinking about it), will the kevlar burn? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif)

Blainefab View Member Profile	Sep 17 2007, 07:26 PM Post #7
I build race cars Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,748 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Central coast, CA Member No.: 874	QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ Sep 17 2007, 10:11 AM) QUOTE (Blainefab @ Sep 17 2007, 03:08 AM) QUOTE (trackbird @ Sep 16 2007, 10:14 PM) QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ Sep 16 2007, 02:03 AM) QUOTE (sgarnett @ Sep 14 2007, 08:12 AM) I've seen a kevlar scatter blanket that attaches to the bellhousing bolts. I don't think it's SFI approved, but using kevlar to stop or slow shrapnel isn't exactly a radical idea either, if it's designed well. Where did you see that at? Any idea where I could find them? I searched google and Summit and found shields for autos and blankets for manual transmissions, but I didn't see anything for the bellhousing. Call Stroud, they will build/make you one (or they used to, unless something has changed). Tell them what you need and they'll let you know what it will cost. As I remember, it wasn't too terribly expensive. Agreed - The Kevlar blanket will be very light, vs a steel bellhousing which will be very heavy. I gotta ask (since you got me thinking about it), will the kevlar burn? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/ph34r.gif) Good question ;-) The Wiki says at 450deg C it sublimates (solid to gas phase change) and duPont claims Flame Resistant and Self-Extinguishing: http://www2.dupont.com/Kevlar/en_US/tech_info/index.html

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mitchntx View Member Profile	Sep 13 2007, 11:31 AM Post #1
Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4	Guys, I cannot thank you enough for the help. Kevin and Garrett drove 150 miles to deliver a part for my trailer. Neil stops by every evening and asks if he can help. He has been a HUGE help in telling us where to find stores and eateries. Thanks guys ... Julie, Nick, etc. It's great to meet you again and for the first time. The Gecko-mobile pictures posted on here do NOT do it justice. The car needs to be seen.