Drag Cartel Transmission Scatter Shield - Honda/Acura K Series
Running 11.49 or faster in the quarter mile? NHRA requires a transmission scatter shield at that speed. The Drag Cartel scatter shield's a one-piece steel shield that bolts between your transmission and engine block. If your transmission explodes or your flywheel comes apart at high RPM, the scatter shield contains the debris so it doesn't fly through your floor or kill you. It's made from high-tensile-strength steel and it's powder-coated black. Drag Cartel makes two versions: one with integrated coil pack mounting and one without. If you're running individual coils, get the version with coil pack mounts. If you're running a coil-on-plug setup or your coils mount somewhere else, get the version without mounts.
Why You Need a Scatter Shield
When you're making big power and launching hard repeatedly, your transmission and flywheel are under massive stress. Transmissions explode from broken gears or shafts, and flywheels come apart from high RPM. When a transmission explodes, gears and shards of metal fly out in every direction. When a flywheel comes apart, chunks of steel fly out at hundreds of miles per hour. Without a scatter shield, that debris goes through your floor, your firewall, or your legs. A scatter shield contains the explosion and keeps the debris from killing you or spectators. NHRA requires scatter shields on any car running 11.49 or faster in the quarter mile because the risk of catastrophic failure goes up significantly at that power level.
One-Piece Steel Construction
The Drag Cartel scatter shield's made from one piece of high-tensile-strength steel. It's not multiple pieces bolted together. One-piece construction's stronger because there are no seams or joints that can separate under impact. The steel's thick enough to contain debris from an exploding transmission or flywheel. The shield's powder-coated black for corrosion resistance.
With or Without Coil Pack Mounting
Drag Cartel makes this scatter shield in two versions. One version's got integrated coil pack mounting brackets welded to the shield. If you're running individual coils and you need somewhere to mount them, get the version with coil pack mounts. The other version doesn't have coil pack mounts. If you're running a different ignition setup or your coils mount somewhere else, get the version without mounts. Both versions provide the same protection. The only difference is the coil mounts.
What You Get
- Drag Cartel K series transmission scatter shield
- One-piece high-tensile-strength steel construction
- Powder-coated black finish
- Available with or without integrated coil pack mounting
- All mounting hardware included
- NHRA approved for 11.49 or faster
Available Versions
- With integrated coil pack mounting
- Without coil pack mounting
Compatible Transmissions
- K20A, K20Z transmissions
- K24A transmissions
- K-swap transmissions in drag racing applications
Note: NHRA requires this scatter shield if you're running 11.49 or faster in the quarter mile. Check your sanctioning body's rules before you race. Some tracks or organizations have their own scatter shield requirements. The scatter shield bolts between your transmission bell housing and your engine block. You'll need to remove your transmission to install it. If you're building a high-horsepower K series for drag racing, install the scatter shield before you start racing. Don't wait until NHRA tech inspection fails you.
