Pfadt C5 Transmission Brace & DTE Differential Strut Kit
10-23-2010, 01:39 AM
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Pfadt C5 Transmission Brace & DTE Differential Strut Kit
Are they compatible? Can they be used at the same time on a C5Z? Will they structurally interfere with each other?
Which of the two is more essential to protect the drive train during hard autocross launches?
Any experience with the above?
Which of the two is more essential to protect the drive train during hard autocross launches?
Any experience with the above?
not a common combination. 
i would think answers will be far and few between! 
10-27-2010, 09:26 AM
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I've installed both on a car and there is no issue with clearance. We installed them on our TTS/ST2 car so I can't say anything about how the car launches. We just wanted to have the extra insurance, the big reason we put the tranny mount in was because we put the motor mounts in for a dry sump.
Fit wise you shouldn't have an issue.
Fit wise you shouldn't have an issue.
10-27-2010, 11:03 AM
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I have run all combinations.
With DTE brace.
With DTE and PFADT.
With just PFADT (presently).
I seem to get a better feel for the rear hooking up with just the PFADT setup. This is in a road racing application. It is also easier pulling the diff without the DTE brace.
The one time I broke a diff (cracked housing) I had the DTE and PFADT installed. Don't know whether the DTE was a factor or not.
I would call Rodney or TJ at RPM transmissions as they set up both applications (drag and road) and they may be able to give a better feel based upon their experiences.
With DTE brace.
With DTE and PFADT.
With just PFADT (presently).
I seem to get a better feel for the rear hooking up with just the PFADT setup. This is in a road racing application. It is also easier pulling the diff without the DTE brace.
The one time I broke a diff (cracked housing) I had the DTE and PFADT installed. Don't know whether the DTE was a factor or not.
I would call Rodney or TJ at RPM transmissions as they set up both applications (drag and road) and they may be able to give a better feel based upon their experiences.
10-28-2010, 06:41 PM
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I have run all combinations.
With DTE brace.
With DTE and PFADT.
With just PFADT (presently).
I seem to get a better feel for the rear hooking up with just the PFADT setup. This is in a road racing application. It is also easier pulling the diff without the DTE brace.
The one time I broke a diff (cracked housing) I had the DTE and PFADT installed. Don't know whether the DTE was a factor or not.
I would call Rodney or TJ at RPM transmissions as they set up both applications (drag and road) and they may be able to give a better feel based upon their experiences.
With DTE brace.
With DTE and PFADT.
With just PFADT (presently).
I seem to get a better feel for the rear hooking up with just the PFADT setup. This is in a road racing application. It is also easier pulling the diff without the DTE brace.
The one time I broke a diff (cracked housing) I had the DTE and PFADT installed. Don't know whether the DTE was a factor or not.
I would call Rodney or TJ at RPM transmissions as they set up both applications (drag and road) and they may be able to give a better feel based upon their experiences.
I'm also looking into the ECS brace.
Many thanks for your experiences and tips.
