[Z06] DTE Brace, anyone using it?

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Dec 13, 2008 | 02:29 AM

Ltrain925

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DTE Brace, anyone using it?

im considering a DTE brace for the extra strength i can get from it, i don't go to the strip much, i street race here and there, is it worth the money, or is it worth it if you auto X or drag the car?

Dec 13, 2008 | 09:43 AM

Robls6

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I put one in when I installed an RPM Stage V trans just for a little extra security.

Dec 13, 2008 | 10:03 AM

Dave concrete

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This is not a big dollar item and even know you don't plan on racing, it does pick up on the factory weakness and gives you extra security.

Dec 13, 2008 | 11:37 AM

pit-man

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Originally Posted by Ltrain925

You could never prove it kept anything from breaking. I just know when I dumped the clutch at 6500 rpm (typical runs) and I gernaded my ring and pinion..my case held and only cracked the side cover. I wouldn't run without the DTE Brace !!! I think it rocks !!

Pitt

Dec 13, 2008 | 11:49 AM

THE TECH

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Who has the best deal on them?

Dec 13, 2008 | 12:42 PM

pit-man

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Who has the best deal on them?

Idon't know..I just shopped around on line. Price is pretty even.

Dec 13, 2008 | 12:47 PM

bullitt4110

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I have one just for the peace of mind, same reason I have a RPM diff to I guess. lol.

Dec 13, 2008 | 03:04 PM

Ltrain925

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i hope to auto X the car this summer so i'm probably going to get it anyways but i just wanted to ask i looks like it would help a lot and if its for extra security im all about it!

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Dec 13, 2008 | 03:41 PM

smoothblue

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St. Jude Donor '12

I would do one. The more protection you have the better. A group of us used this guy. He is a vendor on this site. He took care of us.

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Dec 14, 2008 | 04:48 AM

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dixonk

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St. Jude Donor '09

I did mine when I bought my DTE Stage V just so I can sleep well at night.

Dec 14, 2008 | 09:21 AM

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royski

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brace

ive seen them explode with or with out the brace ,

Dec 14, 2008 | 02:18 PM

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pro1955

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I have wheel hop issues, I put the brace on when I did the clutch. I think it made the wheel hop worse, possibly because of more weight back there. I'm thinking of taking it off to see if anything changes.

Dec 15, 2008 | 01:06 PM

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rainman750

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I got mine from ECS, they were a lil bit cheaper than everywhere else I looked and they gave me a Military discount on the shipping, great customer service

The brace has nothing to do with increasing wheelhop......

Dec 15, 2008 | 01:53 PM

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hpfiend

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They are illegal in SCCA super stock classification if you plan to autox and do not want to run ASP.

Dec 15, 2008 | 04:37 PM

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clemsondave

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While I do think they help protect the trans if the diff blows, I was told (by the manufacturer) that they do not help keep the diff together. So, yes they help keep your trans a little safer. I elected to spend the money on replacing both output shafts instead of just the usual long one and the brace.

Two of the best things you can do to protect things at the drag strip:

1. Driver mod
2. Taller tire/shorter rim (more sidewall)