theres a shield that covers the lower part of the flywheel in the lower tranny. my motor never came with one, and im thinkin about the chances rocks may get into the clutch and flywheel assembly. do i need this shield to protect against rocks and stuff?

 

yup, i had to get one for my h22a when it came. i went to honda to get it. it was real cheap

 

when i had my old cx motor in my cx. i never had a cover,, never had a problem either... well now i have a new motor but just letting u know i never had aproblem runing the car without the shield... i always wondered what would happen if rocks went in... but i guess i never will findo ut.. best bet be safe and go buy one

 

I've never had a problem not running one. I figure its a good way to keep my clutch/flywheel cool j/k

 

My car didn't come with one and i have never had a problem

 

I ran my d16z6 for about a year without the cover, and i never had any problems, drove it in the winter/snow/rain/mud you have it...

 

Wow I'm impressed you guys haven't had issues with out the shield.