Question for the stick guys

J&S Racing · 12-17-2015, 08:25 AM

What's your opinion on bellhousings.... I remember reading a thread that mentioned one was more friendly for making adjustments.

Paul Merolla · 12-17-2015, 10:49 AM

I have the QuickTime with the window, which makes adjustments a piece of cake. The drawback of the QT is that it's not very deep, making it a challenge to strike a balance between having enough air gap and enough clearance between the fingers and the TO bearing. I've heard Browell makes a really nice unit, but haven't seen one so can't say if they're worth the coin.

Bob Gullett · 12-17-2015, 11:08 AM

I have run both bellhousings since I converted mine to a stick several years ago and did find the Browell to be the best. I found that the QT I always needed the most offset block dowels to center it. The Browell was dead on. Plus Brian will do anything to the housing (as long as it stays within safety rules) to help make clutch adjustments easiest as he is the one to certify it. Never a problem with bearing clearance and he'll put any style of clutch fork you want to use.

Dirk Olson · 12-17-2015, 11:49 AM

Had to do a lot of work on my Quicktime to make the clutch fork work not a lot of room. Brian makes a great piece and is very willing to work with you. Wants to me to change out my Quicktime just have not done it yet.

Dirk

Jim Caughlin · 12-17-2015, 01:25 PM

My only issue with Browell is having to take out the second mortgage on my house to buy one... I'll stick with Quicktime. Either one is a huge improvement over Lakewood both from a quality and weight standpoint.

Jim Caughlin
SS 6019

JohnRoderick · 12-17-2015, 05:23 PM

This was not my experience. The cost of my Browell was very competitive with the Quicktime. The main difference being shipping because you cannot order the Browell from Summit and get free shipping. I would call Brain and ask for a quote.

The Browell is an awesome piece and Brian is very helpful.

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Originally Posted by Jim Caughlin

My only issue with Browell is having to take out the second mortgage on my house to buy one... I'll stick with Quicktime. Either one is a huge improvement over Lakewood both from a quality and weight standpoint.

Jim Caughlin
SS 6019

Notch1320 · 12-17-2015, 05:46 PM

Browell hands down!

Rod Greene · 12-17-2015, 06:48 PM

A friend with a max wedge car has the Quicktime. Getting the fork right was a lot of work and the welds broke between the trans mount face and housing. For my new car it will be a Browell.

Sean Marconette · 12-17-2015, 11:48 PM

Browell hands down. You can get the window clocked where you want it, and it was dead on with alignment.

It was inline with QT's similar bellhousing in price, but was custom to where I wanted the window clocked. It has been money well spent, and clutch adjustments are very easy.

The best advice is regardless what brand you get, buy one with a window.

Sean

james schaechter · 12-18-2015, 07:34 AM

I have had both. They were both very nice and way lighter than the older Lakewood designs. The bro well was a lot more than the QT, but I did add the billet fork option and that was worth doing! The bro well has a little more room, and that is helpful. I think we are talking stockers here.
If you have a superstock car or a car that can legally run the deeper alum bell, browell and Boninfante both have super nice aluminum bells with windows. The Boninfante is a bit lighter. I think around 2500 for each by the time you get a fork

12-17-2015, 08:25 AM	#1
J&S Racing Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 283 Likes: 102 Liked 319 Times in 82 Posts	Question for the stick guys What's your opinion on bellhousings.... I remember reading a thread that mentioned one was more friendly for making adjustments.

12-17-2015, 10:49 AM	#2
Paul Merolla Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Papillion, NE Posts: 606 Likes: 233 Liked 292 Times in 64 Posts	Re: Question for the stick guys I have the QuickTime with the window, which makes adjustments a piece of cake. The drawback of the QT is that it's not very deep, making it a challenge to strike a balance between having enough air gap and enough clearance between the fingers and the TO bearing. I've heard Browell makes a really nice unit, but haven't seen one so can't say if they're worth the coin.

12-17-2015, 11:08 AM	#3
Bob Gullett VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,099 Likes: 56 Liked 460 Times in 111 Posts	Re: Question for the stick guys I have run both bellhousings since I converted mine to a stick several years ago and did find the Browell to be the best. I found that the QT I always needed the most offset block dowels to center it. The Browell was dead on. Plus Brian will do anything to the housing (as long as it stays within safety rules) to help make clutch adjustments easiest as he is the one to certify it. Never a problem with bearing clearance and he'll put any style of clutch fork you want to use. __________________ 68 Chevy11 327 F/S

12-17-2015, 11:49 AM	#4
Dirk Olson Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 196 Likes: 47 Liked 170 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Question for the stick guys Had to do a lot of work on my Quicktime to make the clutch fork work not a lot of room. Brian makes a great piece and is very willing to work with you. Wants to me to change out my Quicktime just have not done it yet. Dirk __________________ Dirk Olson 5036 STK

12-17-2015, 01:25 PM	#5
Jim Caughlin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Woodburn, Or Posts: 674 Likes: 77 Liked 768 Times in 235 Posts	Re: Question for the stick guys My only issue with Browell is having to take out the second mortgage on my house to buy one... I'll stick with Quicktime. Either one is a huge improvement over Lakewood both from a quality and weight standpoint. Jim Caughlin SS 6019

12-17-2015, 05:46 PM	#7
Notch1320 Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Yuba City, CA Posts: 220 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Question for the stick guys Browell hands down! __________________ Shawn Allsup K/S 718

12-17-2015, 06:48 PM	#8
Rod Greene Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: TN Posts: 530 Likes: 409 Liked 241 Times in 81 Posts	Re: Question for the stick guys A friend with a max wedge car has the Quicktime. Getting the fork right was a lot of work and the welds broke between the trans mount face and housing. For my new car it will be a Browell. __________________ Rod Greene Real men shift for them selves. Slowly working on TA Challenger for D,E/S and a 72 Challenger for SS/K, L as if I don't have enough other projects.

12-17-2015, 11:48 PM	#9
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 976 Likes: 780 Liked 274 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Question for the stick guys Browell hands down. You can get the window clocked where you want it, and it was dead on with alignment. It was inline with QT's similar bellhousing in price, but was custom to where I wanted the window clocked. It has been money well spent, and clutch adjustments are very easy. The best advice is regardless what brand you get, buy one with a window. Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N

12-18-2015, 07:34 AM	#10
james schaechter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cumming GA Posts: 1,976 Likes: 1,261 Liked 1,384 Times in 288 Posts	Re: Question for the stick guys I have had both. They were both very nice and way lighter than the older Lakewood designs. The bro well was a lot more than the QT, but I did add the billet fork option and that was worth doing! The bro well has a little more room, and that is helpful. I think we are talking stockers here. If you have a superstock car or a car that can legally run the deeper alum bell, browell and Boninfante both have super nice aluminum bells with windows. The Boninfante is a bit lighter. I think around 2500 for each by the time you get a fork __________________ James Schaechter 3163 STK

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