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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 09:14 PM
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do you guys think, is it neccesary?

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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by algZO6
do you guys think, is it neccesary?
Good question.

I always had one and never broke a rear or any cases.

I like the concept of the Pfadt rear mount brace to eliminate twist in the drive train and the ECS Torque Tamer to keep the drive train from lifting under heavy load.
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whats the "torque tamer?" i dont see it on there site.
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whats the "torque tamer?" i dont see it on there site.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/drag...-of-heart.html
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just got off the phone with chris and he said i realy didnt need the brace (didnt ask him about the torque tamer). although he did talk me into some coil overs. i also decided to go with the tranny brake after all. he made me an offer i couldnt refuse. thanks for you help.
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Originally Posted by algZO6
just got off the phone with chris and he said i realy didnt need the brace (didnt ask him about the torque tamer). although he did talk me into some coil overs. i also decided to go with the tranny brake after all. he made me an offer i couldnt refuse. thanks for you help.
you'll love the coilovers. One of my favorite mods.
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you'll love the coilovers. One of my favorite mods.


i assume you have the drag rate springs?
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i assume you have the drag rate springs?
Yes, just the front ones are a little softer than standard
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