With the talk about the need for scatter shields of late, I'm considering adding one to my car while everything is apart. I found the Quicktime RM-6062 (for a 5-bolt) at Jegs for $560. Lakewood only makes a 6-bolt version. I know this because I once bought one at a swap meet (for $50!), not knowing it wouldn't fit my 5-bolt at the time. Any other options?
TIA
John.
You only really NEED a scatter shield if you are running slicks, or, if you have an oil leak that is getting on the clutch (which is something that you WILL know about, ask Duke). A scatter shield and drive shaft safety loop are REQUIRED at the drag race tracks when slicks are used. That should tell you how much stress slicks put on a drive train.
Regardless of HP, during street use with street tires you will break traction with a Tiger LONG before the clutch slips, even with a stock low-end clutch, posi, oversized radial tires, and a stock engine. With more HP you will just break traction quicker/easier.
Having said that, a scatter shield is a very nice piece of insurance to have. It saved my A$$ once.