Is the diff brace needed?

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Mar 20, 2006 | 03:33 PM

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From: Oppdal Norway

Is the diff brace needed?

I'm about to order a diff brace (DTE). But is it really needed?
Is there alot of you going fast without it?
I have 567+rwhp, manual, RPS 3, hardened diffshaft(one side) and maybe i will try some DR's on the strip.

Roger

Mar 20, 2006 | 03:37 PM

mdhmi

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I think it's a worthwhile expenditure for an M6, especially one that runs DR's.

Mark

Mar 20, 2006 | 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by mdhmi

I think it's a worthwhile expenditure for an M6, especially one that runs DR's.

Mark

I have the brace on my car and I will not put DR's on until I can upgrade my MN6 and the Differential so I will have a better chance of staying together when I do decide to put DR's on

Mar 20, 2006 | 05:40 PM

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Great Mod for the buck especially with that kind of power you are making.

Mar 20, 2006 | 05:50 PM

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Its not NEEDED.. but it sure is cheap insurance against breaking the trans and diff into 5 pieces like I did!!

Mar 20, 2006 | 06:03 PM

rplaster

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Why do you need it with dr's? That's all i drive around on. Is it wheel hop? I use 28" Hoosiers at the track.

Mar 20, 2006 | 06:10 PM

mdhmi

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Why do you need it with dr's? That's all i drive around on. Is it wheel hop?

Exactly. It's the wheel hop that destroys the differential and takes out the trans at the same time. The point of the DTE brace is to contain the damage in the differential and protect the trans.

Mark

Mar 20, 2006 | 06:36 PM

rplaster

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I must be lucky. I have never had a problem with wheel hop.

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Mar 21, 2006 | 02:21 AM

C5-Bender

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Racer

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From: Oppdal Norway

Guess i just order it then.
Does any of you have a list of every dealer selling these braces?
The reason i ask is that i want some other stuff as well and want it all shipped in the same shipment (I live in Norway,Europe...)

Roger

Mar 28, 2006 | 01:36 AM

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From: O'Fallon MO

DTE Seems to be the cheapest that I have found..

Mar 28, 2006 | 03:49 AM

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Racer

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From: Oppdal Norway

Everyone i have found have the same price ($379).
I ordered from SDPC.
They had it in stock (but some of the other part i "needed" was on backorder)
It should go out by the end of this week

Roger