DTE Trans brace
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 5,393
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From: Belleville Mich.
http://www.performancebydte.com/component-parts.asp
This is a DTE Differential/Trans brace.
It will not & is not designed to eliminate wheel hop.
This is a Pfadt Trans brace.
It is indeed designed to eliminate wheel hop.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...ic-pickel.html
This is a DTE Differential/Trans brace.
It will not & is not designed to eliminate wheel hop.
This is a Pfadt Trans brace.
It is indeed designed to eliminate wheel hop.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...ic-pickel.html
Last edited by bumble-z; Aug 16, 2012 at 10:58 PM.
Life Time NCM #2196
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 82,599
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From: Converse TX
http://www.performancebydte.com/component-parts.asp
This is a DTE Differential/Trans brace.
It will not & is not designed to eliminate heel hop.
This is a Pfadt Trans brace.
It is indeed designed to eliminate wheel hop.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...ic-pickel.html
This is a DTE Differential/Trans brace.
It will not & is not designed to eliminate heel hop.
This is a Pfadt Trans brace.
It is indeed designed to eliminate wheel hop.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...ic-pickel.html
I got a DTE setup still left over that I will get some pictures and list for sale soon as I am not getting another C5.
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 43
Likes: 0
It doesnt change ride at all---and doesnt help or prevent wheel hop---it strengthens trans/diff as an assembly. Install to support and strengthen. Good product--ECS sells them.. Wheel hop = wrong tires and driving "skill" 
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 43
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"This is a Pfadt Trans brace.
It is indeed designed to eliminate wheel hop.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...ic-pickel.html"
I installed also-- doesnt stop wheel hop.
If you think of complete drivetrain assembly-- from engine to rear-- if you lock the rear down with a brace without locking front engine mounts down ( with solid mounts) you are twisting and flexing torque tube / trans / rear etc----the front solid mounts are too stiff for street use---When I installed the rear brace follow instructions---leave some play by shimming snubbers--give it some play. does help some--- but its tires and driving.... JMO
Think about old school cars--- put a solid trans mount and leave stock engine mounts -- engine twists under load and breaks aluminum trans housing--
It is indeed designed to eliminate wheel hop.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...ic-pickel.html"
I installed also-- doesnt stop wheel hop.
If you think of complete drivetrain assembly-- from engine to rear-- if you lock the rear down with a brace without locking front engine mounts down ( with solid mounts) you are twisting and flexing torque tube / trans / rear etc----the front solid mounts are too stiff for street use---When I installed the rear brace follow instructions---leave some play by shimming snubbers--give it some play. does help some--- but its tires and driving.... JMO
Think about old school cars--- put a solid trans mount and leave stock engine mounts -- engine twists under load and breaks aluminum trans housing--
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 3,163
Likes: 6
From: Oceanside California
I was unaware of the Pfadt unit and was considering the DTE one too. I opted not to get if for my setup. If any, I would go with the Ppadt just for the sake of knowing that it will be a practical piece.
I am confused how a strip below the diff can do more for wheel hop than a complete cage around the trans and diff. But Pfadt knows what they are doing.
I am confused how a strip below the diff can do more for wheel hop than a complete cage around the trans and diff. But Pfadt knows what they are doing.
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Dig
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 5,480
Likes: 1,138
From: Port Saint Lucie FLORIDA & HONDURAS
http://www.performancebydte.com/component-parts.asp
This is a DTE Differential/Trans brace.
It will not & is not designed to eliminate wheel hop.
This is a Pfadt Trans brace.
It is indeed designed to eliminate wheel hop.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...ic-pickel.html
This is a DTE Differential/Trans brace.
It will not & is not designed to eliminate wheel hop.
This is a Pfadt Trans brace.
It is indeed designed to eliminate wheel hop.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...ic-pickel.html
The Pfadt trans/diff "mount" is what I installed. Yes.. It helped with wheel hop. Eliminate it .. No.
All aside it was a no brainer. If it helps in any way , that's a great thing.
Buy one and it will help for sure
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 3,021
Likes: 133
From: Conejo Valley CA
Indeed. I put on a DTE brace on and haven't felt the slightest difference. I just had it put on for the added support and hopefully improved driveline longevity.
