Okay, so the quest continues...
So far I have found that the 90's model Ford Taurus SHO has these engine stabilizers stock. Does anyone know if there are any other cars that come with theese stock?
I want to have something similar to the RB torque brace, but with more flexibility and less vibration. I'm planning on fabbing somehting up with these to work on our cars. If anyone already has the RB brace, if they could send me detailed pictures of it, preferably uninstalled, that would be great. Also if at all possible a cardboard cutout of the bracket that mounts to the engine would be great. I just need these for reference, as the mount points and height are already designed well. any info/help would be greatly appreciated.

 

I believe someone has already created a brace that uses a standard hatch shock to the front of the engine and the passenger (Right) suspension tower.

 

Didnt someone make one with just a piece of cable or something? Then since its not ridgid all the time, theres no vibration unless the engine torques and puts tension on the cable.

~T.J.

 

Teh RB one is overbuilt. Good for a hi power racecar but a pita on a streetcar. I made one from some old aircraft cables. Have a look.

http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/266801/5

 

Hey Carl,
thats really cool. So, just out of curiosity, where did you get that double ended eye-hook thing?

 

I used to have a 98 dodge neon that had one it was a 5 spd

 

I believe there was a thread on torque braces and it was stated that it's not a good idea to bolt to the aluminium housing.

 

Took the words right off my keyboard.

Here's the thread.

https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generation-specific-1979-1985-18/pros-cons-about-strut-brace-torque-brace-303978/

 

Eh, Im an idoit sometimes. But I have put somewhere around 2000 mi on that racecar and the engine still is badass. I guess we'll find out how bad an idea this is if/when it fails on me.

 

Right... I wanted to put it as deicately as possible since you're Carl and I'm just Pele... (That sounds weird... Lemmie think of a way that this makes sense.)

You've probably been wrenching longer than I have, you've fabricated adn created more than I have... I didn't wanna look like I was disrespectin' your authoritah...

 

Not trying to argue with ya Carl. I just recalled the same thing as Pele and dug up the thread where somebody said don't mount to the housing. Thinking about it more, I'd guess that the momentary stress is probably not a big deal, especially for a street car.

 

LOL, wtf? "Just" Pele? Yes I have been working on cars and stuff for a long time. That doesnt mean Im any better or more right than you are though. Theres plenty of people smarter than me on here, and your a sharp cookie IMO. What you said makes sense. A better stress point would probably be the lug for the front housing lifting eye. With the price of rotor housings being what they are, I may re-engineer my setup and not take the chance.

My authority is only over keeping law and order in the 1st gen section. Always state your opinions, even if they disagree with me.

 

Yea you guys have a good point. And I recall reading the same thing. Ive just never seen or heard of any actual failures from that though, but as I stated above, its probably better to be safe than sorry.

 

So would having the strut attached to the front cover like this be alright?