Awesome Tunnel Brace!! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Dave2SSRS · 05-14-2010, 08:42 AM

I just bought this tunnel brace from Elite Engineering. I am very impressed with what I have heard and what I have seen. I should get it next week sometime and I will update this thread with detailed pics and a review.

http://eliteengineeringusa.com/Camaro_Tplate.html

Check it out though! it is pretty awesome!

Thanks again Steve! Great customer service and great products!

Pic information: The top picture is the one they sell. the bottom pic shows placement and was most likely an early design.

Dave

2010 SSRS · 05-14-2010, 08:43 AM

that is cool

Dave2SSRS · 05-14-2010, 01:20 PM

Clears 3" exhaust as well... just fyi for the 3" exhaust guys.

Elite Engineering · 05-17-2010, 10:16 AM

Thanks Dave!

CamaroFTW · 05-17-2010, 11:17 AM

Can you explain what a tunnel brace helps with? Thanks

ackeight · 05-17-2010, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroFTW

Can you explain what a tunnel brace helps with? Thanks

I'm going to be a smart ass and say brace the tunnel

I've heard that it's just a little bit of structural bracing.

adub4185 · 05-17-2010, 11:44 AM

This thread does a good job of explaining its function: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82975

I think the main benefit of it is the added clearance for people that want to run larger exhausts, or have problems with an aftermarket exhaust rattling on the stock brace. The picture of the prototype above (the silver brace in the second pic) was actually installed on a V6 Camaro. My buddy was having problems with his aftermarket exhaust rubbing against the stock brace and the Elite brace solved all of his noise issues. I just wish you could see it b/c the part is simply beautiful. It is too bad it is tucked under the car.

Elite Engineering · 05-21-2010, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adub4185

This thread does a good job of explaining its function: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=82975

I think the main benefit of it is the added clearance for people that want to run larger exhausts, or have problems with an aftermarket exhaust rattling on the stock brace. The picture of the prototype above (the silver brace in the second pic) was actually installed on a V6 Camaro. My buddy was having problems with his aftermarket exhaust rubbing against the stock brace and the Elite brace solved all of his noise issues. I just wish you could see it b/c the part is simply beautiful. It is too bad it is tucked under the car.

cdigiovanni · 05-21-2010, 12:09 PM

wow... atleast road kill will have something to look at now!

Scourage · 05-21-2010, 11:40 PM

That looks a lot better than the stack of washers I had to use between the brace and body to clear my 3" exhaust

Don O · 05-22-2010, 05:07 PM

Nice. Just ordered one at that price.

Don O

Jason@JacFab · 05-22-2010, 05:57 PM

For $100?! I'll make my own thanks. Nice looking piece though.

Dave2SSRS · 05-22-2010, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RacnJsn95

For $100?! I'll make my own thanks. Nice looking piece though.

This is how we think different... you think "OMG $100 for that? I will just make my own!" which is 100% fine...

on the other hand... I think...

"OMG, ONLY $100!! That will save me time and money of trying to make my own and f'ing it up 3 or 4 times before finally spending the $100 anyway!"

JSC81 · 05-22-2010, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave2SSRS

This is how we think different... you think "OMG $100 for that? I will just make my own!" which is 100% fine...

on the other hand... I think...

"OMG, ONLY $100!! That will save me time and money of trying to make my own and f'ing it up 3 or 4 times before finally spending the $100 anyway!"

And or spending a few dollars using stock with some washers to clear non oem exhaust for something you cant see anyways?

05-14-2010, 08:42 AM	#1
Dave2SSRS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 487	Awesome Tunnel Brace!! I just bought this tunnel brace from Elite Engineering. I am very impressed with what I have heard and what I have seen. I should get it next week sometime and I will update this thread with detailed pics and a review. http://eliteengineeringusa.com/Camaro_Tplate.html Check it out though! it is pretty awesome! Thanks again Steve! Great customer service and great products! Pic information: The top picture is the one they sell. the bottom pic shows placement and was most likely an early design. Dave Attached Images __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Imperial Blue \| Grey two-tone Interior \| Silver racing stripes \| Magnaflow Comp Cat-back \| CAI intake \| Elite Engineering Tunnel Brace \| Richmond (Houston), TX Last edited by Dave2SSRS; 05-17-2010 at 10:25 AM.

05-14-2010, 08:43 AM	#2
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05-14-2010, 01:20 PM	#3
Dave2SSRS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 487	Clears 3" exhaust as well... just fyi for the 3" exhaust guys. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Imperial Blue \| Grey two-tone Interior \| Silver racing stripes \| Magnaflow Comp Cat-back \| CAI intake \| Elite Engineering Tunnel Brace \| Richmond (Houston), TX

05-22-2010, 05:07 PM	#11
Don O Camaro and Vettehead Drives: 2SS/RS IOM L99 69 427/400 Vette Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: 12 miles East of Disneyland - Anaheim Hills Posts: 547 View My Garage	Nice. Just ordered one at that price. Don O __________________ Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.

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