Bell Raceworks Diff Brace Install

The Real JayZ · 02-25-2020, 09:54 AM

Nice thread. Looks like I won't be buying this for my rear. Guess I'll keep looking for options. Miss my old CIN motorsports diff brace on last 350. Perfect fit and cheap. Gotta be a way to make one similar

tonythetiger · 02-27-2020, 02:05 PM

sidenote, I asked z1 for a quote on new transmission + install(labor) but only got a quote for just the part...sigh...

bunk · 03-03-2020, 09:57 PM

So here is the brace that Bell Raceworks sent me. I ordered these direct from them and not Z1. Looks different from what Ive seen. I havent been able to even test fit, but Rusty says it should mount by the mid link pivots. The Vbrace might be in the way as well as not knowing how it will clear my exhaust pipes. Ill post pics whenever I get it installed.

redondoaveb · 03-03-2020, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bunk

So here is the brace that Bell Raceworks sent me. I ordered these direct from them and not Z1. Looks different from what Ive seen. I havent been able to even test fit, but Rusty says it should mount by the mid link pivots. The Vbrace might be in the way as well as not knowing how it will clear my exhaust pipes. Ill post pics whenever I get it installed.

That looks nothing like mine (that Rusty needs to modify)

Rusty · 03-03-2020, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

That looks nothing like mine (that Rusty needs to modify)

No it don't. Mine mounts to the sub-frame with one bolt, up high. looks like Bunks mounts to the frame using the holes that are by the mid-link pivot toe bolts. The V-brace that mount just behind the diff and goes towards the front sub-frame bushings. Looks to be in the way.

What gets me. Bunk got 2 of the same braces from Bell, and they both are for the 370. Hotrodz, redon, and me all have the same one. I got mine from Z1, and I think Hotrodz too. So is there 2 different versions of the brace being made? Or did they dropped one and are selling the one like bunk's as the new version?

bpchaos · 03-03-2020, 11:21 PM

Yay! I get to refer to my own post!

Bell Raceworks Diff Brace Install

The version he has is the version for the stock diff cover, without the Z1 or NISMO cooling fins.

Rusty · 03-04-2020, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by bpchaos

Yay! I get to refer to my own post!

Bell Raceworks Diff Brace Install

The version he has is the version for the stock diff cover, without the Z1 or NISMO cooling fins.

Do you have this brace? And you installed it?

bpchaos · 03-04-2020, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Do you have this brace? And you installed it?

I haven't installed it yet. I had to put a few things into storage, and subsequently lost the hardware - honestly I totally forgot about it until this thread and am ordering new hardware. It's an early, first production run one though, so I can't comment on any updates it might've had.

Mine was ordered directly through Bellracework's site, with the intention of purchasing the stock cover one. I believe there is another listing with the one you own (finned covers).

Rusty · 03-04-2020, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bpchaos

I haven't installed it yet. I had to put a few things into storage, and subsequently lost the hardware - honestly I totally forgot about it until this thread and am ordering new hardware. It's an early, first production run one though, so I can't comment on any updates it might've had.

Mine was ordered directly through Bellracework's site, with the intention of purchasing the stock cover one. I believe there is another listing with the one you own (finned covers).

There is 2 listing on the Bell website. OEM, and finned.

bunk · 03-04-2020, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by bpchaos

Yay! I get to refer to my own post!

Bell Raceworks Diff Brace Install

The version he has is the version for the stock diff cover, without the Z1 or NISMO cooling fins.

Maybe this is the Socal Version? lol When I first got it, I thought it was a 350z brace. Rusty, when you ordered yours, was it designed for the finned covers or was an "all in one" that was supposed to fit both stock and finned?

Rusty · 03-04-2020, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by bunk

Maybe this is the Socal Version? lol When I first got it, I thought it was a 350z brace. Rusty, when you ordered yours, was it designed for the finned covers or was an "all in one" that was supposed to fit both stock and finned?

When I got mine. It don't say about fitting the Z1 cover. I just looked at the Z1 website and now it does say it fits the Z1 cover. Bell Raceworks website show 2 different braces. One for the stock cover. And one for the finned cover. Clears this mystery up.

https://www.z1motorsports.com/transm...e-p-14117.html

https://bellraceworks.bigcartel.com/...rential-braces

bunk · 03-04-2020, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

When I got mine. It don't say about fitting the Z1 cover. I just looked at the Z1 website and now it does say it fits the Z1 cover. Bell Raceworks website show 2 different braces. One for the stock cover. And one for the finned cover. Clears this mystery up.

https://www.z1motorsports.com/transm...e-p-14117.html

https://bellraceworks.bigcartel.com/...rential-braces

When Z1 saw your review, Im sure they brought it up to BRW and re-evaluated their design.

Rusty · 03-04-2020, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by bunk

When Z1 saw your review, Im sure they brought it up to BRW and re-evaluated their design.

On Hotrodz's brace. They welded over the cracks on the bends. They didn't do that on mine. That's one thing they changed.

Dentt42 · 03-04-2020, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

When I got mine. It don't say about fitting the Z1 cover. I just looked at the Z1 website and now it does say it fits the Z1 cover. Bell Raceworks website show 2 different braces. One for the stock cover. And one for the finned cover. Clears this mystery up.

https://www.z1motorsports.com/transm...e-p-14117.html

https://bellraceworks.bigcartel.com/...rential-braces

Hopefully the one for the stock cover is easier to fit.

bunk · 03-05-2020, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Dentt42

Hopefully the one for the stock cover is easier to fit.

If things go right today, I should have it installed this afternoon. Ill update how the install goes.

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bpchaos Base Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 74 Drives: G37S (370z+ seats) Rep Power: 3364	Yay! I get to refer to my own post! Bell Raceworks Diff Brace Install The version he has is the version for the stock diff cover, without the Z1 or NISMO cooling fins.