Aftermarket tunnel brace

[Wongsta]

Does anyone know where I can get an aftermarket tunnel brace to suit 3" exhausts? They are usually u-shaped instead of flat like the factory brace and hangs lower to provide additional clearance to the exhaust to prevent rattling or touching.

I have seen them in the US for Camaros and G8's but prefer to source one locally if possible.

Thanks in advance.

 

['ssv']

Not sure what your on about exactly (cross member?) but care to explain why you need one?

 

[rx2_freak]

Email Greg at Sureflo in sydney, my exhaust came with one. I am sure he could sell you one.

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[Wongsta]

Not sure what your on about exactly (cross member?) but care to explain why you need one?

I am referring to the black metal plate that goes across the transmission tunnel and under the exhaust.
http://image.camaroperformers.com/f/28213460/camp_1006_07_o+2010_chevy_camaro_ss+tunnel_brace.jpg

The shop who fitted my 3" exhaust did not put it back on because it was touching the pipes and creating a rattle.

The brace apparently stiffens the tunnel and reduces chassis flex when cornering. I know it looks like a flimsy piece of steel but Holden must have put it there for a good reason.

 

[Wongsta]

Email Greg at Sureflo in sydney, my exhaust came with one. I am sure he could sell you one.

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Thanks mate I will get in touch with Greg.

 

['ssv']

I see.
I wouldnt think it would work as well for chassis strengthening if the brace curved but im no engineer.
Couldnt you use longer bolts and add some kind of bracket ( a few washers even) to lower the standard brace15 or so mm

 

[Wongsta]

I would have shimmed it if the bloke who fitted the exhaust hadn't thrown the brace out lol. I was a bit cut that he didn't tell me and by the time I realised it was too late. And God knows how much Holden wants to charge for a bit of sheet metal lol.

The aftermarket ones I have seen are made from RHS so they just as rigid if not more even with the offset.

 

[kuzman89]

Just get two and weld them together!! It's pretty much just a thicker brace anyway, (the one's from BMR)