Differential Strut Brace
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I think the risk is that the weakest part of your drivetrain is what will fail first. The strut race will definitely make the differential area more rigid but unless you also strengthen the other parts of your drivetrain you risk failure elsewhere. I believe ECS makes a good one.
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The purpose of the trans/diff brace is to protect the trans and diff case from ripping apart from each other. Higher HP cars make it easier for this to happen, but we have seen the damage happen on stock cars that are driven hard, even on the street.
Once the damage occurs, it requires replacing the main shaft in the trans, trans case, and differential which can be rather costly.
Here is a link to a sale thread going on for the ECS trans braces, feel free to call or PM if interested. We have them in stock and can ship today.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/drag...c6z-379-a.html
Once the damage occurs, it requires replacing the main shaft in the trans, trans case, and differential which can be rather costly.
Here is a link to a sale thread going on for the ECS trans braces, feel free to call or PM if interested. We have them in stock and can ship today.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/drag...c6z-379-a.html
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no. You'll have to remove the transmission and differential completely,or at least I would to make it easier. There are good DYI guides on this forum.
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You do not need to remove the trans/diff assembly to install the brace. We install them here regularly without doing so.
It is easier of course though, so if the assembly is coming down for another reason then naturally thats the best time to install.
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I tried to do this without dropping but could not. Had my exhaust and tank out. Guess there is a technique. Recommend you leave it to the pros.
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The purpose of the trans/diff brace is to protect the trans and diff case from ripping apart from each other. Higher HP cars make it easier for this to happen, but we have seen the damage happen on stock cars that are driven hard, even on the street.
Once the damage occurs, it requires replacing the main shaft in the trans, trans case, and differential which can be rather costly.
Here is a link to a sale thread going on for the ECS trans braces, feel free to call or PM if interested. We have them in stock and can ship today.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/drag...c6z-379-a.html
Once the damage occurs, it requires replacing the main shaft in the trans, trans case, and differential which can be rather costly.
Here is a link to a sale thread going on for the ECS trans braces, feel free to call or PM if interested. We have them in stock and can ship today.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/drag...c6z-379-a.html
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I have the ECS tranny brace. Great quality, great customer service and easy to install with the drivetrain out of the car - can't speak for the install with the drivetrain still attached. Having a 2005, I thought it was cheap insurance for the car, but I only drive road courses not drag strip. I would recommend to anyone with a 2005 and you're not willing to spend the money to upgrade your diff (like my cheap a$$...)
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I have the ECS tranny brace. Great quality, great customer service and easy to install with the drivetrain out of the car - can't speak for the install with the drivetrain still attached. Having a 2005, I thought it was cheap insurance for the car, but I only drive road courses not drag strip. I would recommend to anyone with a 2005 and you're not willing to spend the money to upgrade your diff (like my cheap a$$...)
Their customer service is not great, it is outstanding! I ordered it around noon and had a tracking number 2 hours later. I ordered parts from another vendor in October and received the goods in January.
Looking forward to the install.
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