MOPAR BB 727 Trans Shield

Eric Voigt · 05-24-2019, 12:20 PM

Looking to acquire a shield, what works best W/O modifying the floor? CSR?

How much modification is required to the trans to make it fit. I see where the recommend removing the casting tabs and I also found some reference to removing the shifter cable mount which bothers me.

Thanks in advance
Eric

Larry Hill · 05-24-2019, 01:47 PM

It was a lot of work to get mine fitted in an "E" body.

theman440 · 05-24-2019, 02:56 PM

I have one in a '66 B-Body - all I had to do was cut off one of the ears on the bell housing like you mentioned.

John Dinkel · 05-24-2019, 04:43 PM

Have you thought about using a blanket? It's easier.

ss3011 · 05-25-2019, 07:58 AM

On my 67 B body a CSR shield works great without modifying the tunnel . Do not cut the boss near the back of the case if you use a Turbo Action shifter because the cable bracket bolts to it . I do let the back of the engine droop down to allow easier access to the upper bellhousing bolts , have the shield in place while jacking the transmission into position .

Rb105 · 05-26-2019, 08:37 PM

The csr shield is nice but on my 69 a-body with a big block we had to modify the tunnel slightly

340Cuda · 05-27-2019, 11:25 AM

Fit really depends on the car. It ranges from not having to do anything to replacing the tunnel.

Frank Bialas · 05-28-2019, 03:14 PM

70 B-body DISASTER!!! So I called them, they said the design was for dragsters and if I wanted to fit it in a vehicle with a body that the tunnel will need to be messaged, biggest issue was the hump on the top towards the rear and the strap and mounts. If you have a pro trans you will have to cut it and you will no longer be allowed to re-certify that piece according to the rep

Eric Voigt · 05-28-2019, 04:30 PM

I just called and talked with the "tech" line informed them my application was BB 69 B-Body. He informed me that I "might have to roll the body seam line at the floor" some to make it fit. Also, remove the casting tabs at the front as well and what ever I do NOT trim the shield in any manor as they will not "re-certify" the shield as any modification removes them from any liability.

They did state it was designed off a "dragster" application. Why not design around the tightest application first? Oh the joys.....

Rod Greene · 05-28-2019, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Voigt

I just called and talked with the "tech" line informed them my application was BB 69 B-Body. He informed me that I "might have to roll the body seam line at the floor" some to make it fit. Also, remove the casting tabs at the front as well and what ever I do NOT trim the shield in any manor as they will not "re-certify" the shield as any modification removes them from any liability.

They did state it was designed off a "dragster" application. Why not design around the tightest application first? Oh the joys.....

Ollie put a stick in it...............lol

05-24-2019, 12:20 PM	#1
Eric Voigt Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 93 Likes: 43 Liked 14 Times in 9 Posts	MOPAR BB 727 Trans Shield Looking to acquire a shield, what works best W/O modifying the floor? CSR? How much modification is required to the trans to make it fit. I see where the recommend removing the casting tabs and I also found some reference to removing the shifter cable mount which bothers me. Thanks in advance Eric __________________ Eric Voigt 7425 STK

05-24-2019, 01:47 PM	#2
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,270 Likes: 1,631 Liked 9,422 Times in 1,951 Posts	Re: MOPAR BB 727 Trans Shield It was a lot of work to get mine fitted in an "E" body. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

05-24-2019, 02:56 PM	#3
theman440 Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Fabulous Las Vegas Posts: 113 Likes: 28 Liked 21 Times in 12 Posts	Re: MOPAR BB 727 Trans Shield I have one in a '66 B-Body - all I had to do was cut off one of the ears on the bell housing like you mentioned. __________________ Jeff Dudgeon '66 Coronet #10771 - bracket puke "the Flying Brick"

05-24-2019, 04:43 PM	#4
John Dinkel Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pinckney, Michigan Posts: 500 Likes: 348 Liked 233 Times in 62 Posts	Re: MOPAR BB 727 Trans Shield Have you thought about using a blanket? It's easier. __________________ John Dinkel 3295 STK

05-25-2019, 07:58 AM	#5
ss3011 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 885 Likes: 63 Liked 221 Times in 102 Posts	Re: MOPAR BB 727 Trans Shield On my 67 B body a CSR shield works great without modifying the tunnel . Do not cut the boss near the back of the case if you use a Turbo Action shifter because the cable bracket bolts to it . I do let the back of the engine droop down to allow easier access to the upper bellhousing bolts , have the shield in place while jacking the transmission into position .

05-26-2019, 08:37 PM	#6
Rb105 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 4 Likes: 14 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: MOPAR BB 727 Trans Shield The csr shield is nice but on my 69 a-body with a big block we had to modify the tunnel slightly

05-27-2019, 11:25 AM	#7
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,567 Likes: 3,152 Liked 677 Times in 290 Posts	Re: MOPAR BB 727 Trans Shield Fit really depends on the car. It ranges from not having to do anything to replacing the tunnel.

05-28-2019, 03:14 PM	#8
Frank Bialas Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 249 Likes: 2 Liked 19 Times in 12 Posts	Re: MOPAR BB 727 Trans Shield 70 B-body DISASTER!!! So I called them, they said the design was for dragsters and if I wanted to fit it in a vehicle with a body that the tunnel will need to be messaged, biggest issue was the hump on the top towards the rear and the strap and mounts. If you have a pro trans you will have to cut it and you will no longer be allowed to re-certify that piece according to the rep __________________ Frank Bialas 1570 STK

05-28-2019, 04:30 PM	#9
Eric Voigt Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 93 Likes: 43 Liked 14 Times in 9 Posts	Re: MOPAR BB 727 Trans Shield I just called and talked with the "tech" line informed them my application was BB 69 B-Body. He informed me that I "might have to roll the body seam line at the floor" some to make it fit. Also, remove the casting tabs at the front as well and what ever I do NOT trim the shield in any manor as they will not "re-certify" the shield as any modification removes them from any liability. They did state it was designed off a "dragster" application. Why not design around the tightest application first? Oh the joys..... __________________ Eric Voigt 7425 STK