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Best mod since midpipe, I can't believe I didn't do this soooner.

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Old 03-04-02, 10:09 AM
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Alright guys, GB is here. i have recorded all those who are interested. But, please post again in GB thread so we can keep better track. All info at thread, shoudl be about 2 weeks.

https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...769#post481769
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Check out the group buy if you're interested...
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Torque Brace Group Buy Is On!

There is now a group buy on the engine torque brace mentioned in this thread. Just click this link to go to it:

https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...threadid=59049

Put your order in now so we can get the price down for everyone!
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I made mine for $17 bucks with all the parts purchased at Home Depot! It does make a difference.
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This would have to be a good thing for drag racing,at the very least it may save a motor mount.
I have a complete rear launch kit w/all hard bushings and can only assume this would really rattle my teeth but so what my car isn't a daily driver. How does it hold up to about 20 holeshots ?
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What materials? PVC pipe? 2x4s? Wrought iron? Steel conduit? Maybe the forged handle of a huge pipe wrench?

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I made mine for $17 bucks with all the parts purchased at Home Depot! It does make a difference.
Old 04-09-02, 06:43 PM
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Cool Ghetto Torque Brace $17 @ Home Depot

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What materials? PVC pipe? 2x4s? Wrought iron? Steel conduit? Maybe the forged handle of a huge pipe wrench?

I'll admit it ain't pretty, but it works. I decided to buy a midpipe with the money I saved by doing the Ghetto Torque Brace.

I bought a 1/2" x 8" eye bolt and 1/2" x 12" eybolt and connected them via a 2" hex bolt connector(allows for adjustment). Then I bought 2.5" bolts w/ 1/2" threads and big *** washers & nuts. In order to take up the space within the huge "eye", I threaded an extra 1/2 nut on the bolt and stuck a rubber PVC grommet inside to soak up some vibration as well. Also, I needed an "L" bracket to connect it to the fender wall(using the threaded holes already there) and that's it.

I was thinking of ordering professional looking rod ends and SS or aluminum tubing but that **** is too hard to find and I have no patience. If I ever get **** about how my engine looks I'll probably make a nicer one. Now, I'm just waiting for the midpipe to arrive.

But for now my driveline is tight.

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