CSR Trans/Flexplate Shields

drgrcr1156 · 02-28-2012, 01:16 PM

Are the CSR Transmission shields really worth the cost? They do not appear to fit without some modification to the dipstick tube and grinding on the tranmission bosses. And what is the cost to recertify?

Charlie Yannetti · 02-28-2012, 01:28 PM

LOL... well, once set up, they are much easier to use then the old two piece deals.. and prettier too.. you would have to check with CSR on the re-cert prices.. knowing CSR, it's probably 50% of a new one.. again, LOL..

Because of tin clearances on my Roadster, I just went with the Dedenbear case and a Lokar dipstick assy..

440lebaron · 02-29-2012, 04:55 PM

i sent mine in for re/cert this past winter $50 with new bolts and strap

1320racer · 02-29-2012, 06:38 PM

Been using a CSI/CSR Super Shield for over 10 years, first on my former Chevelle and now my Firebird, both with a Turbo400. Other than cutting the casting lugs off the bell housing as instructed, I've done no motifications to either shield. What I have done is opened up the holes in the retaining ring one size as well used 12 point bolts, both make the R&R easier.

IMO, there's no better option with a stock trans tunnel and fire wall.

drgrcr1156 · 03-01-2012, 01:31 PM

I would agree that it is the best for stock floor pans, but when you have an aluminum removable tunnel, I wondered what the benefit would be vs the aluminum trans shield and steel flexplate shield. It does bolt up nice and looks good though. Just still have to do something with the dipstick tube in tight quarters.

1320racer · 03-01-2012, 01:34 PM

Never had to do anything usingI the stock dip stick tube.

FED 387 · 03-01-2012, 02:23 PM

Have 2 CSR carbon fiber trans shields (belive part number 826) fits 904 TF --BOTH OUT OF DATE NEED TO BE RECERTIFIED--- came with a buyout no need for them ---$165 for 1 or $150 each if ya take both + UPS from zip 60047

02-28-2012, 01:16 PM	#1
drgrcr1156 Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Massachusets Posts: 91 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	CSR Trans/Flexplate Shields Are the CSR Transmission shields really worth the cost? They do not appear to fit without some modification to the dipstick tube and grinding on the tranmission bosses. And what is the cost to recertify?

02-28-2012, 01:28 PM	#2
Charlie Yannetti Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alpine, NJ Posts: 568 Likes: 188 Liked 192 Times in 83 Posts	Re: CSR Trans/Flexplate Shields LOL... well, once set up, they are much easier to use then the old two piece deals.. and prettier too.. you would have to check with CSR on the re-cert prices.. knowing CSR, it's probably 50% of a new one.. again, LOL.. Because of tin clearances on my Roadster, I just went with the Dedenbear case and a Lokar dipstick assy..

02-29-2012, 04:55 PM	#3
440lebaron Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: westerly ri Posts: 13 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: CSR Trans/Flexplate Shields i sent mine in for re/cert this past winter $50 with new bolts and strap

02-29-2012, 06:38 PM	#4
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: CSR Trans/Flexplate Shields Been using a CSI/CSR Super Shield for over 10 years, first on my former Chevelle and now my Firebird, both with a Turbo400. Other than cutting the casting lugs off the bell housing as instructed, I've done no motifications to either shield. What I have done is opened up the holes in the retaining ring one size as well used 12 point bolts, both make the R&R easier. IMO, there's no better option with a stock trans tunnel and fire wall. Last edited by 1320racer; 02-29-2012 at 06:40 PM.

03-01-2012, 01:31 PM	#5
drgrcr1156 Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Massachusets Posts: 91 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: CSR Trans/Flexplate Shields I would agree that it is the best for stock floor pans, but when you have an aluminum removable tunnel, I wondered what the benefit would be vs the aluminum trans shield and steel flexplate shield. It does bolt up nice and looks good though. Just still have to do something with the dipstick tube in tight quarters.

03-01-2012, 01:34 PM	#6
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: CSR Trans/Flexplate Shields Never had to do anything usingI the stock dip stick tube.

03-01-2012, 02:23 PM	#7
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,422 Likes: 529 Liked 333 Times in 180 Posts	Re: CSR Trans/Flexplate Shields Have 2 CSR carbon fiber trans shields (belive part number 826) fits 904 TF --BOTH OUT OF DATE NEED TO BE RECERTIFIED--- came with a buyout no need for them ---$165 for 1 or $150 each if ya take both + UPS from zip 60047