350z Bell Raceworks Rear Diff Brace Review

[@zeeDeveel523]

Hello again! I installed the diff brace, z1 subframe collars and z1 poly trans mount, and I am super happy with the result! Power transfer is much focused and my wheel hop is non-existent! And like you said, my exhaust also sounds deeper, how it happened, I also have no idea 😂
Im definitely a big fan of driver feel mods as well!

[@johnpowers4076]

vq_josh Many others experience the same thing with the exhaust note. Something to do with less vibration/movement in the transmission which translates to a deeper exhaust note. I think GearHead Autofab explained it some on his channel, check him out.

[@arthurbelljr]

Solid review man, no pun intended!

[@jellofuel]

lmao! And thanks, I appreciate it!

[@johnpowers4076]

Just bought one for my G37 for the stock diff cover!

[@jellofuel]

Awesome! How well does it perform on the G?

[@johnpowers4076]

@@jellofuel Just received it so I haven't installed it yet. Those who have are reporting good results from it. Less wheel hop, less drivetrain slop.

[@vally6853]

My soho exhaust is already deep...your saying this will make my hr sound like Morgan Freeman?

[@jellofuel]

It won't affect what observers hear, but will have a huge impact on the NVH,... so yes, you will think God is talking to you. lmao

[@sirlucid4432]

Love your videos man! What other driver feel mods would you recommend? (besides RJM clutch pedal and a short shifter)? Also noticed you heat wrapped your exhaust, I was thinking of doing the same thing especially since it runs so close to the diff

[@jellofuel]

Thanks, I appreciate that! For driver feel mods, I'd suggest Z1 subframe collars, and brake cylinder brace. I still cooked my diff on track, but for street use, you'd definitely be fine just wrapping the exhaust.

[@sirlucid4432]

@@jellofuel Even with the high capacity diff cover? Yea those mods are more for a track only dedicated car I guess, especially the sub frame bushings lol. Thanks for the reply! Excited for more videos, Idk how you don't have a lot more subs

[@jellofuel]

Yep! The diff was unpredictable at times. My last track day I was taking Turn 1 at Road Atlanta 20 mph slower than I was hitting because of it acting up. Definitely needs a cooler for track duty. And thanks! I love sharing what I've learned and need to figure out how to get more subs lol

[@philipholman1713]

Did you have to drop the diff to put that z1 cover on? So how's it feel different? Is the transfer of the shifts any quicker. I imagine taking the movement out of the diff must put it down faster

[@jellofuel]

Yes, you'd need to drop the diff. Shifts just feel faster. The diff brace virtually eliminates wheel hop on hard shifts. With 165 k miles on my z, the Z1 diff cover wasn't enough to keep the diff cool at my last track day - the VLSD started acting like an open diff.

[@edwardpamintuan]

Is that a diff insert I see? Or did you install a solid diff bushing?

[@jellofuel]

No, it's an energy suspension rear diff bushing. Replaced the set of rear diff bushings, though I should have gone solid.

[@Sergio-rn7os]

How much was this diff support

[@johnpowers4076]

Sergio Check out Bell Raceworks. I think it’s around $150.

[@Sergio-rn7os]

@@johnpowers4076 that's very reasonable, I'm worried about it may not fit with a soul function rear subframe tie bar

[@jellofuel]

@@Sergio-rn7os You'd definitely have clearance issues, according to Z1's site. The brace is 128 through Z1, though we got it Black Friday sale for 98 bucks.

[@Sergio-rn7os]

@@jellofuel yep, hopefully they can come up with something that will have a bigger bend I'm sure when people start complaining they will make it happen. All I got to do is wait

[@johnpowers4076]

@@Sergio-rn7os Oooo good point..