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Which one do you guys think is better? I have an RPM stage 4 differential with a t56 transmission on 2005.
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I have a ECS.

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Which one do you guys think is better? I have an RPM stage 4 differential with a t56 transmission on 2005.


ECS, hands down. I'm not biased either.

Seriously though, aluminum rods on ours to steel rods on theirs, only substantial difference. Slightly more material cost on our end, but we did it so the components expanded and contracted the same being the trans is aluminum. Splitting hairs though really.

Thanks for considering our products either way.
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ECS because that is what I have, so it must be good.
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Originally Posted by DOUG @ ECS
ECS, hands down. I'm not biased either.

Seriously though, aluminum rods on ours to steel rods on theirs, only substantial difference. Slightly more material cost on our end, but we did it so the components expanded and contracted the same being the trans is aluminum. Splitting hairs though really.

Thanks for considering our products either way.
Doug, thanks for your honest response! If there is a "Corvette forum coupon" i will order one tomorrow 😁
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Originally Posted by Sergio7
Doug, thanks for your honest response! If there is a "Corvette forum coupon" i will order one tomorrow ��
Once you see it in person, the quality of the materials and the fit, you will think it is cheap at twice the price.

DISCLAIMER: I don't work for ECS!
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Doug, thanks for your honest response! If there is a "Corvette forum coupon" i will order one tomorrow 😁

Give us a call, I'm sure we can work something out.
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Originally Posted by DOUG @ ECS
Give us a call, I'm sure we can work something out.
Can you PM me your number sir? Thank you
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I had to cut part of one of the diff brackets off and turn my ecs kit into 3 legged dog on my 05' with RPM t56 and zip performance 06+ style diff.. Great product!
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Painted the brackets red & ready to go in today!
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ECS Brace question - install procedures 2005 A4.

Bolts on or which components need to be removed to install?
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Can this be installed while on the car or do you gotta drop the trans?
Also how large of a difference does this make? Better shifting or better 60' with this?
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The point is to not break stuff.
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Originally Posted by advancivic
Can this be installed while on the car or do you gotta drop the trans?
Also how large of a difference does this make? Better shifting or better 60' with this?
It can be installed while the transmission is on the car. & yes, the point is to not break stuff. Thus you can launch at a higher RPM etc etc.
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