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Originally Posted by daryl adams  This is about the same bellhousing clearance that exists with my Mangusta. I've managed to keep that bellhousing unmarked, but you do have to be vigilant. |
Darryl,
When it comes to Mangusta (and presumably GT40) bellhousing bashing, there's those that have and those that will. If you should happen to get it all wrong in your Mangusta and smash your bellhousing, you are SCREWED. You might scrape it, but I've also known people who SHATTERED them upon striking something in the roadway.
It is VERY easy to fabricate an angled skidplate which attaches to the bottom of the bellhousing (or just in front of it) and angles upward, to a crossmember behind the oil pan. That way, if you are about to bottom out, the car is gently raised up and over the obstacle.
I wouldn't dream of driving a Mangusta (or GT40) without that kind of protection.