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Old 03-28-2010, 08:18 PM
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What's everybody running for a shield on an 80e? I'm debating on doing a tci flex plate shield and blanket but I hate to run a blanket on the street.
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Im not running anything. It's just unneeded added weight.

I do have the OEM shield though.
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Originally Posted by GMCtrk
Im not running anything. It's just unneeded added weight.

I do have the OEM shield though.
One of the tracks I run at requires it. They will probably kick me out anyway but it's worth a shot.
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I have a TCI with a blanket. It is no problem on the street
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One of the tracks I run at requires it. They will probably kick me out anyway but it's worth a shot.
They get under your truck and check that??
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Originally Posted by GMCtrk
They get under your truck and check that??
The one track will if you run faster than 7.50's in the 1/8th. It's not a bad idea anyway with the kind of power we are making in these trucks. Not to mention the weight and the stress it puts on the drivetrain.
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In that case just get the OEM dustshield. I'm sure you can find one locally for cheap
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Originally Posted by GMCtrk
Im not running anything. It's just unneeded added weight.

I do have the OEM shield though.
Yeah, but you prolly don't make the kinda power that a Civic with VTek does.
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silvermod-o never ran one and was pushing large amounts of hp
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I was actually just messing with ya. I was making a reference to this vid. Thought you may have seen it. https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...d.php?t=459356

Anyways, if you are revving high, and making power, you REALLY should have one. They are valuable safety equipment. Like wearing a helmet, or whatever. You probably will never need it, but if something went wrong, you could easily lose a foot or a leg.


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