Custom Engine Torque Damper

[Halogen]

I'm wondering how wise it would be to design and build a set of braces to fit a universal torque damper (6") instead of buying pre-fabricated ?

I know it would save me about 150$(+) and I'm fairly handy, but cutting high density steal/aluminum might be a problem I think...any suggestions ?

[Fobio]

if you can fab a kit that can be DIY-installed for ~$150, you'll have yourself a winner.

make sure it fits MZ3's and MS3's from 1st gen to the 2010+'s.

[MPS]

i got a kit in the works my self
pending price i may make 20 kits but i think it will only fit MS3

[Halogen]

How are you cutting the metal ? I figure I could use a torch, but the edges would be ugly...of course a good grinding would help smooth em out I guess. I'm no master metal worker, will probably get a shop to do it and just draw it out to spec.

[MPS]

laser cuts =)

[Halogen]

Here was the end result of my ETD project.

Measured and cut the mounts out of sheet metal (template) then brought them to a machine shop to cut out of 3/8" steel. (wish I had gone 1/4" now). Damper cost me around 60$ shipped. Paint cost 8$. All together 128$

Part
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/picture.php?albumid=167&pictureid=1225

Installed
http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/picture.php?albumid=167&pictureid=1224

Engine sounds mean starting up now, no wheel hop, more pull from stand still = very pleased.

[yearoftherat]

How bout the extra vibration thru the cabin ?

[Halogen]

I'll be honest with you. I only notice a slight vibration at idle and it does sound louder driving, but nothing extremely noticeable. Actually, I was really hoping to get that added cabin effect, but will settle for just the boost in performance. I'm not sure why, maybe because the metal in thinner (?)

[MPS]

maybe its the ETD it self
i find the ones i got are stiff

[Halogen]

Yah, there isn't much play to this one, though I imagine it will soften up more with time. I actually had to go in and lengthen the damper a little because it had loosened up. Also, I have to correct what I said in my previous post, the engine noise is very noticeable with this installed.