Bell Raceworks Diff Brace Install

bunk · 03-05-2020, 05:51 PM

Brace is now installed. Didnt have to remove the exhaust or anything else to install. It fit perfectly. The brace mounted next to the midlinks like Rusty said. It was a very simple install, the hardest part was getting the bolts started on the subframe because the V-brace is kinda in the way - but even that was pretty simple. You can get a normal wrench inside the sub frame to hold down the nut, but an offset wrench would make life a tad bit easier.

Couldnt get a torque wrench on the top bolt to the differential, so I had to just guestimate the torque. When I test drove after installing, I could definitely feel the difference.

Dentt42 · 03-05-2020, 07:08 PM

I’m glad that clears part of it up. Looks good.

Rusty · 06-27-2020, 11:28 PM

This is the one I have. And have been modding. It will fit all diff covers. Stock, Nismo, and Z1 finned covers.

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

The Real JayZ · 03-07-2020, 08:02 PM

So Bunk you would recommend the buy? I have greddy single exhaust which I think is beneficial here. Z1 diff cover be here Tuesday

bunk · 03-08-2020, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by The Real JayZ

So Bunk you would recommend the buy? I have greddy single exhaust which I think is beneficial here. Z1 diff cover be here Tuesday

If you were not going with finned covers, yes I recommend it, the fitment is perfect with the OEM cover. But with finned, Im not so sure.

gbrettin · 03-08-2020, 01:01 PM

Man, what a sh1t show. Nice work on making something functional Rusty. I've had my Royalty Performance diff brace sitting in a box, has anyone had clearance issues with that?

bunk · 03-09-2020, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by gbrettin

Man, what a sh1t show. Nice work on making something functional Rusty. I've had my Royalty Performance diff brace sitting in a box, has anyone had clearance issues with that?

I was gonna go with RP brace. But they cut out so much material from the brace. I kinda like how the BR brace (oem cover) has 2 mounting points on the subframe to distribute the load.

BOLIO 671 · 03-09-2020, 04:32 AM

So after researching more the Bell Brace that Z1 sells will fit the stock or Z1 finned/Nismo finned covers, however if you have a FI or Motordyne exhaust it will not work due to the exhaust piping being in the way, thus requiring modification as illustrated by Rusty.

Joker_J · 04-14-2020, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BOLIO 671

So after researching more the Bell Brace that Z1 sells will fit the stock or Z1 finned/Nismo finned covers, however if you have a FI or Motordyne exhaust it will not work due to the exhaust piping being in the way, thus requiring modification as illustrated by Rusty.

I saw on Bells site a brace that has a bar attached?
I'm guessing that will have clearance issue with the Motordyne exhaust....
I'm trying to find a diff brace that will have no issues with the Motodyne Exhaust

BOLIO 671 · 04-16-2020, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Joker_J

I saw on Bells site a brace that has a bar attached?
I'm guessing that will have clearance issue with the Motordyne exhaust....
I'm trying to find a diff brace that will have no issues with the Motodyne Exhaust

Only way I know of is to get the Bells and have it modified the way Rusty did his. You may want to check him. He was offering to do the mod for some members at one time. Not sure what he was charging. Shoot him a PM

cloverdale · 03-22-2020, 07:58 PM

My Bell Raceworks diff brace fit perfectly on my factory set-up, but after waiting through weeks of excuses from this guy and no indication it would ever be sent, it required having to threaten him with local business licensing authority intervention to get his attention! Heard from others who experienced the same issue.

Rusty · 03-22-2020, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by cloverdale

My Bell Raceworks diff brace fit perfectly on my factory set-up, but after waiting through weeks of excuses from this guy and no indication it would ever be sent, it required having to threaten him with local business licensing authority intervention to get his attention! Heard from others who experienced the same issue.

Who did you get it from?

bunk · 04-15-2020, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by cloverdale

My Bell Raceworks diff brace fit perfectly on my factory set-up, but after waiting through weeks of excuses from this guy and no indication it would ever be sent, it required having to threaten him with local business licensing authority intervention to get his attention! Heard from others who experienced the same issue.

A little late to the party, but my dealing directly with Bell was pretty good C/S. YMMV

bpchaos · 05-22-2020, 11:22 PM

Finally got the OEM diff housing style brace installed - fits fine for me. That being said, I am stock diff cover and also stock exhaust. I also have poly diff bushings and subframe collars on, so the difference in feel might be minimal.

OptionZero · 06-27-2020, 05:46 PM

Alright reading through this has been a damn nightmare

I have:
OEM diff + OEM bushings

Which variant do I need?
- the one z1 sells
- the one bell sellers
- royal performance
- give rusty money

The z1 cover seems like a waste of money and effort; when I get a diff I should Go straight to ma Motorsports

06-27-2020, 11:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 69 Posts: 35,358 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	This is the one I have. And have been modding. It will fit all diff covers. Stock, Nismo, and Z1 finned covers. https://www.z1motorsports.com/all-cy...e-p-14117.html __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

03-09-2020, 04:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
BOLIO 671 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: GUAHAN Posts: 1,198 Drives: To & From then Back Rep Power: 3400	So after researching more the Bell Brace that Z1 sells will fit the stock or Z1 finned/Nismo finned covers, however if you have a FI or Motordyne exhaust it will not work due to the exhaust piping being in the way, thus requiring modification as illustrated by Rusty. __________________ 2013 Nismo Z34 / FI TT #091 / IG: @lilzilla_z34

06-27-2020, 05:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,255 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	Alright reading through this has been a damn nightmare I have: OEM diff + OEM bushings Which variant do I need? - the one z1 sells - the one bell sellers - royal performance - give rusty money The z1 cover seems like a waste of money and effort; when I get a diff I should Go straight to ma Motorsports __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

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03-05-2020, 07:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dentt42 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Central Florida Posts: 82 Drives: 2012 G37 black 6spd Rep Power: 7	I’m glad that clears part of it up. Looks good.

03-07-2020, 08:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
The Real JayZ Base Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: NC Posts: 60 Drives: 280z Rep Power: 6	So Bunk you would recommend the buy? I have greddy single exhaust which I think is beneficial here. Z1 diff cover be here Tuesday

03-08-2020, 01:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,292 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	Man, what a sh1t show. Nice work on making something functional Rusty. I've had my Royalty Performance diff brace sitting in a box, has anyone had clearance issues with that?

03-22-2020, 07:58 PM	#11 (permalink)
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05-22-2020, 11:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
bpchaos Base Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 74 Drives: G37S (370z+ seats) Rep Power: 3364	Finally got the OEM diff housing style brace installed - fits fine for me. That being said, I am stock diff cover and also stock exhaust. I also have poly diff bushings and subframe collars on, so the difference in feel might be minimal.