Scattershield... anyone?

[sambo]

Just got this in an email. Hero to zero in 0.1 seconds... dumping the clutch at 8500rpm will do that.









And how close are we sitting to the flywheel in a Cobra?

[Rebel1]

Ouch!!!, that's gotta hurt.

That ring gear don't look like a ring gear anymore.

cheers

[sambo]

More like a strap of licorice!

Note the mushroomed hole in the bonnet where shrapnel escaped.

[Rebel1]

Some of us have been chatting about this exact subject.

Generally we feel the main threat comes from cast flywheels as opposed to the billet stuff we usually fit.

Having said that... for any-one like me putting a TKO ( instead of a T56) behind a holden/chev then check here for a steel bellhousing. Even if you want a LS to T56 steel housing.

http://www.quicktimeinc.com/products.html

Much lighter than many others and manufactured to a .0015 input shaft index bore tolerance.

Cheers

[Bryan Wilson]

That's why I use a Lakewood blow proof bell housing as the clutch is about level with my ankles and I like my feet exactly where they are.



Cheers,
Bryan

[Aussie Mike]

An SFI approved explosion proof flywheel is a must in my opinion. The flywheel pictured is a factory cast steel flywheel and with the torture it was probably getting in the Bankstown Macdonald's Carpark (or possibly Camblefield Macdonald's) it's no wonder it went bang.

It's cheap insurance to fit a steel billet flywheel and these things are certified beyond 10,000RPM. If the clutch hat explodes it's doesn't have nearly the inertia as it's smaller diameter and lighter weight. The pressure ring is the heaciest part of the clutch hat but the input shaft runs through the center of it so it's less likely to leave the vicinity of the bell housing.

Cheers

[stephen low]

Ah boy not even just Holden together - what a num nuts!!

[LoBelly]

Fantastic pics thanks for posting them.

I remember the first time I heard about this stuff - flywheels exploding. About age 17 working after school at the local garage with friends who all liked the odd street drag.

I couldn't work out if it was real or not. Stories of legs being amputated by the flywheel as it left the car - that sort of thing.

There was no way I was going to be scared into spending money I didn't have to, especially on a flywheel - !

Eventually I was convinced - not that I got another flywheel - was just more careful.

Guess now there'll be another mob of guys with some practical experience on the value of performance parts.

[hogster]

I've never seen it happen but was concerned enough to buy a lakewood anyway.

Legs are good.

Hogster

[boxhead]

Thanks for the website for ScatterShields Les.

I have a question, I have asked for a price from the link that Rebel has listed but they advise me there are 2 differing types of T56.
Apparently the Corvette ones are different to others, does anyone know what that difference is?

[Philm]

I have an SFI approved flywheel and use a Lakewood belhousing.

Not that much more than regular stuff, if you had to replace them anyway.


How low would Lobelly be without legs

Phil

[boxhead]

He would be lower than a snake.

[Aussie Mike]

Originally Posted by boxhead

I have a question, I have asked for a price from the link that Rebel has listed but they advise me there are 2 differing types of T56.
Apparently the Corvette ones are different to others, does anyone know what that difference is?

Corvette runs a transaxle version of the T56. Its connected to the engine via a torque tube arrangement. The clutch and bellhousing are still on the back of the motor but the bellhousing is designed to bolt to the torque tube. You want the bellhousing designed for the Camaro/Firebird. Its a convetional layout.

Cheers

[boxhead]

I have had a second reply from the supplier, it appears that there is a 3rd different type, looks like the Viper gearbox is different again.
Here is a run down on the emails.


The bolt pattern is the same, however the input shaft on the T56 viper is longer than on the T56. Therefore the overall height on the T56 viper bellhousing is 6.322" and the T56 height is 5.340". You could possibly change the input shaft on the T56 and use it with the T56 Viper bellhousing. Thanks agian for your interest in QuickTime products.


Thank you,
Kim Robinson
V.P. Sales/Marketing
QuickTime Inc.
641-673-4468
----- Original Message -----
From: David Rawnsley
To: 'Kim Robinson'
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 5:24 PM
Subject: RE: ScatterShield


Thanks for the quick reply Kim,

I did not know there was a difference in the T56 gearbox's.
The gearbox I have is currently being fitted to a Shelby Cobra replica.
It was removed from a 2002 Australian Holden Commodore, can you tell me what to look for when comparing the 2 types of T56 gearbox so I can see which type I have in my car.

Thanks again.
David



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From: Kim Robinson [mailto:Kim.Robinson@quicktimeinc.com]
Sent: Friday, 13 July 2007 5:55 AM
To: David Rawnsley
Subject: Re: ScatterShield


The bellhousing design for the LS1 to the T56 is complete and we will be running these in production the 15th of August. The part number is RM-8020. We do have the RM-RM-6035 which is the LS1 to a C5 Corvette T56 available now. Our website www.quicktimeinc.com will give you the specs on both bellhousings. If you have any further questions please feel free to give us a call @ 641-673-4468. Thank you for your interest in QuickTime products.


Thank you,
Kim Robinson
V.P. Sales/Marketing
QuickTime Inc.
641-673-4468
----- Original Message -----
From: David Rawnsley
To: service@quicktimeinc.com
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 2:48 AM
Subject: ScatterShield


Do you have a replacement scatter shield to suit T56 to LS1?
If so can you please advise cost.

[Rob. Smith]

8.5 grand and drop the clutch ? What else would you expect. That vehicle was a worn out import. ( someone in japan got tired of their flogged toy ). Most serious drag race cars leave at that RPM not street cars.
Boy you've got to have some really serious heavy duty horsepower to worry about a scatter shield. If you are concerned though look at composite scatter - blanket. they are light and fit any where .

[badrich]

...reminds of the time back in the day when me mates returned from Bonneville with a belly tank that was almost sawed in half. Since the engine was located in back of the driver, he got lucky. But I've been a scatter shield enthusiast ever since. As for the dude who is at the beginning of this thread, anyone ever hear of Darwin? G'day from the States, Aussie Mike. Rich

[Aussie Mike]

Hi Rich, When you coming back down under?

Cheers