so i made an engine damper..

[SR240DET]

I made a engine damper for the KA using AutoZone parts and hardware store parts.... gawk at my ghetto creativity..

[SR240DET]

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid151/p40b5669989c8e2d7a53ec34ded6e6c8c/f5cbcf5d.jpg

[crioten]

does it actually work?

its kinda hard to tell from the pic, but what is it hooked to on the motor?

also, arent they usually on the exhaust side of the engine? what made you go on the intake side?

[duey]

bracket looks a bit flimsy, if i used something like that on mine motor it would buckle before i hit redline.

[90RS13]

I thought engine dampers were supposed to be valved so that in normal driving the engine can move around (so you don't have as much vibration) and when you punch it, it keeps the engine from rotating very much, so you get good response and what-not. That doesn't look like it would give at all, except that bracket. But I could be completely off on how they are "supposed to work", cause I've never used one, or researched them. Either way, if it does what you want it to, then that's awsome. It looks like it was pretty cheap to build.

[SR240DET]

does it actually work?

its kinda hard to tell from the pic, but what is it hooked to on the motor?

also, arent they usually on the exhaust side of the engine? what made you go on the intake side?


work awesome... respones is better... my engine doesnt even move...

bracket looks a bit flimsy, if i used something like that on mine motor it would buckle before i hit redline.

after autocross and some hard test driving... respones was better... and it didnt buckle... i guess it just looks weak sauce in the pic... the bracket is actually pretty thick.. it was hard to that shape.. .anyways... try it out it only cost 5 bucks what do you go to lose?

[SR240DET]

bracket looks a bit flimsy, if i used something like that on mine motor it would buckle before i hit redline.


didnt realize your turbo... my KA is NA it probly would buckle on your car..

[projectRDM]

You can buy a regular damper off Ebay for $60 and bolt it to the intake manifold, there's a pretapped hole that you can drill out and bolt it right down to.

[SR240DET]

You can buy a regular damper off Ebay for $60 and bolt it to the intake manifold, there's a pretapped hole that you can drill out and bolt it right down to.

i saw those on ebay.. my buddy bought the $60 one and we opend it up to find bushing in them... i dunno thats what gave me the idea... itwas more of a bet to my friend but i actually liked how it turn out..

[superman0234]

parts list? I'd be interested in making one.

[2JZGTE]

Good job bro, looks pretty cool for $5. I bet you're happy with it. Do you have stock engine and tranny mounts still?

Billy

[SR240DET]

Good job bro, looks pretty cool for $5. I bet you're happy with it. Do you have stock engine and tranny mounts still?

Billy

of course.. stock engine and tranny mounts... engine sits still no matter what rev....

parts list? I'd be interested in making one.

ill make one tonight for you...

[gonzoes14k]

Cool a list whould be nice.

[mr_240sx]

it wouldnt be strong enough for an sr20 would it?

[Ian]

i donno, my engine dosent move THAT much


i'd be interested in using some harder steel though...i donno if it'd work...but i wouldnt mind making a solid one on each side that bolts to a strut bolt...would that work?

[projectRDM]

it wouldnt be strong enough for an sr20 would it?


Why not? Never seen an SR out torque a KA.

[mr_240sx]

never thought of it that way!

[AlligatorBling]

Cool a list whould be nice.

i 2nd that.... good work :bigok: ive been thinking about making one for a while myself.

[KLgear]

i'm quite interested in your home made engine damper, and i was wondering if you could send me a list of supplies i need to make and give it a try?

[TiNMAN]

ill make one tonight for you...


make me one too while youre at it

[Twinkie]

ill make one tonight for you...

make one for me three :eek3d:

[IGSDann]

I just got a NISMO tranny mount for Christmas so after I put that in I may want the damper depending on it's flex... Please post a parts list!!! :D

[sLiDewAys]

I thought engine dampers were supposed to be valved so that in normal driving the engine can move around (so you don't have as much vibration) and when you punch it, it keeps the engine from rotating very much, so you get good response and what-not. That doesn't look like it would give at all, except that bracket. But I could be completely off on how they are "supposed to work", cause I've never used one, or researched them. Either way, if it does what you want it to, then that's awsome. It looks like it was pretty cheap to build.


AHHAHAHAHAHAHAH
you thought that ENGINE TORQUE DAMPERS had an actual shock inside them." i pitty the fool"(MR-T) its just a damn metal rod.

correct me if im wrong!

[Ian]

naw you're right...it's a common misconception (i made the mistake too)

it looks like a small shock rod after all...it's actually just a metal rod with a thing on it...it's prettier that way i suppose

[WILDACEX187]

i'll give u 10 bux for one shipped to nyc :bow:

[MakotoS13]

mustang guys have been doin this for years. i'm surprised it hasn't been covered on here yet.

[sepulchral]

why did you even post this if your not posting parts list on how to make it greedy!!

[S14DriftR]

looks like a small turn buckle with all thread one one side and a custom bracket bolted to the mani and a bushing allowing some flex on the all thread side?

[Inland180]

I would give it a try! it wouldnt hurt

[Zen S14]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Zhenhjin/DSCN0347.jpg

Here's a even more ghetto one on my turbo KA. I bracket race all the time and the brace does work to improve both reaction lag as well as the sixty foot a bit. Mine is a solid piece and it does make the car shake more at idle but the car is smoother once revs are up.

[HyperTek]

Im blind... where is it?

[SR240DET]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v347/Zhenhjin/DSCN0347.jpg

Here's a even more ghetto one on my turbo KA. I bracket race all the time and the brace does work to improve both reaction lag as well as the sixty foot a bit. Mine is a solid piece and it does make the car shake more at idle but the car is smoother once revs are up.

awesome... mine vibrates alot at idle in the cabin... it didnt bother me much.... but i re did i not too long ago with the bushing so it wouldnt vibrate

looks like a small turn buckle with all thread one one side and a custom bracket bolted to the mani and a bushing allowing some flex on the all thread side?

thats pretty much all it is.. not much at all.......

i havent posted a list because i wanna see some of you zilvia members be creative and make one your self.. and post it..... its really easy... but ill post a small parts list this weekend if i dont see anybody making there own..

[G_Fish240]

ill post mine up tommorow

[mjjstang]

is it that metal thing goin to the stb, looks a lil flimsey but ill have to fab some things up too when it warms up.

[BSeay]

Im blind... where is it?


I second that because all i see is an upper strut bar?

[shawn_16]

i know this thread is old but i'd like to know how to make an engine damper
the parts list would help...

[MakotoS13]

dude hardware store.

just build a bracket of some sort that is sturdy enough to keep your engine from moving and mount it somewhere in your engine bay connected to the engine at a secure spot.

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