Basically the scca states that a TSD can only limit the motion of the motor on one axis / one way. Its either a link with rod ends or a chain / cable. The down side is only one attachment can be used, so by using a chain / cable you only restrict .5 of an axis... Also only oem engine mounts can be used in dsp (nismo / solid not allowed).
So, I set out to fabricate something for the KA with these requirements in mind.-SCCA DSP class legal-as rigid / strong as possble-utilize stock mounting points (no pulling from my stb bracket) so that it can be mounted on other s14-quick and easy removal if need be
So then I set out and created this, the Enigmatic Industries (me and my friends group, we label all coustom / one off projects as EI projects, and hopefully buisness one day) engine brace v1.5 (explanation later). The only things I had seen prior to this where SR / S14 engine braces with a damper on them to limit vibrations of the engine. The mounting location was a place on the head the KA simply didnt have, plus I wanted a relatively solid unit for auto-x. I hadnt seen anything legal on a KA so, lets just say it was a b**** at times, hehe.
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As you can see it pulls from 2 14mm eaxhaust manifold studs, and 2 14mm strut tower bolts. What you cant see to well is the triangulated strut tower brace that ties in with the 2 10mm bolts on the power steering resivior bracket as well (doing this removes any movement, and when you pull on the ST brace it pulls up on the car
good stuff).Originally it was the head mount, and a crude brace that tied into the stb bracket. It worked for a day (well would still be working but I wasnt happy with it) but I needed it better and rather universal
(thinking that if friends wanted one I wouldnt have to redisign the pig). That was v.1, and v1.5 is this brace as it sits. Its still not done and I hope to have v2 up tommorow or the next day. Changes are as follows:-finish grinding some of the welds for a cleaner apperance-overhaul head bracket utilizing square tubing also I will brace the angled bends where they meet the head as this is the weekest link.-use a reverse threadded rod end and center turnbuckle so that I can put on the center rod loose and tighten it to its current pretensioned state vs pulling on the head then adding the rod bolts to pretension it...
Its been a fun project and my gf and friend want one as well, but they have s13's... I test fit it today on hers, but the aiv will need to be removed (finally), heatshield trimmed to work on the stock manifold, and the lower bracket of the strut tower brace will need to be slightly modified as well. It made a decent improvement at my last auto-x on the 27th as well..
Hopefully Ill get it finished (probably not painted though, as the currect paint was a mock painting to see) tommorow or the next day (may not have the endlinks fixed though, Ill find out tommorow if itll be special order or not), and if anyone is interested Ill post the final images...
Also if anyone has any comments on it Id like to hear them.Good times...
