[cobrashoch]

I have heated up then bent the little flange forward on my hot rods. That way you can just say you bent it while backing up out of your garage. Great for those nasty tech inspections, and most likely they will go through. I know shields will not pass NHRA tech if they have been cut on. The little lip foward will however get into a flywheel if you hit a bump hard enough. Boy, that will make some noise! Been there, done that, but at least it's a alternitive.
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