Cracked PPF

HDP · 07-06-2009, 02:01 PM

While installing my AI kit, I noticed a small (about 2 1/2") on top of the PPF about 3 or 4" in front of the differential. When I replace my clutch and tranny, I'll inspect the entire thing. Would welding and reinforcing just the cracked area(s) be fine or should I source a new one?

MOBEONER · 07-06-2009, 05:40 PM

i would get another PPF and re enforce it. For this not to happened again i would install a garfinkle engine torque brace and a banzai differential brace.
"quoted from howard coleman"

Garfinkles Motor Works · 07-06-2009, 09:33 PM

Howard is smart .If you weld the old one you will need to put some reinforce plates in .The hard part is finding a person who can design the plates and weld them properly .To find a good one and have it done would be best if the cost is good for you .

jecr · 07-07-2009, 08:23 AM

I have a spare PPF that I longer need. I bought it when I replaced my clutch just in case mine was cracked and mine was fine. Let me know if your interested.

GorillaRE · 07-07-2009, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MOBEONER

i would get another PPF and re enforce it. For this not to happened again i would install a garfinkle engine torque brace and a banzai differential brace.
"quoted from howard coleman"

Banzai diff braces are junk and do more bad then good. The only one that works and is worth using is the PFS diff "cradle" brace.

-J

HDP · 07-08-2009, 01:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GorillaRE

The only one that works and is worth using is the PFS diff "cradle" brace.

-J

Are those still available?

***Herblenny*** · 07-08-2009, 02:59 AM

I have the Bonzai one... but not installed (initially designed by Dragon in japan and I think Bonzai copied it).

Here is the picture of the PFS one. Its $350.

And here is the link..

http://www.pfsupercars.com/Mazda/Drivetrain/

HDP · 07-08-2009, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herblenny

I have the Bonzai one... but not installed (initially designed by Dragon in japan and I think Bonzai copied it).

Here is the picture of the PFS one. Its $350.

And here is the link..

http://www.pfsupercars.com/Mazda/Drivetrain/

Thanks Phil. How is the Banzai brace? Is it really "junk"? The PFS brace looks beefy, but from just looking at the way it mounts I'm not sure how it's suppose to assist with the PPF issue. I would think to satisfy all aspects of the issue, you would need a combination of the 2 braces. Hmmm...

07-06-2009, 02:01 PM	#1
HDP Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: HuntsVEGAS iTrader: (0) Posts: 249 Rep Power: 17	Cracked PPF While installing my AI kit, I noticed a small (about 2 1/2") on top of the PPF about 3 or 4" in front of the differential. When I replace my clutch and tranny, I'll inspect the entire thing. Would welding and reinforcing just the cracked area(s) be fine or should I source a new one?

07-06-2009, 05:40 PM	#2
MOBEONER Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Jan 2009 iTrader: (0) Posts: 30 Rep Power: 0	i would get another PPF and re enforce it. For this not to happened again i would install a garfinkle engine torque brace and a banzai differential brace. "quoted from howard coleman" __________________ Hit em and run plumbing

07-07-2009, 08:23 AM	#4
jecr The Newbie Join Date: Sep 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 22 Rep Power: 0	I have a spare PPF that I longer need. I bought it when I replaced my clutch just in case mine was cracked and mine was fine. Let me know if your interested. __________________ 93 VR RX-7 (277rwhp @10psi) 86 Diesel (Isuzu) powered RX-7

07-08-2009, 02:59 AM	#7
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	I have the Bonzai one... but not installed (initially designed by Dragon in japan and I think Bonzai copied it). Here is the picture of the PFS one. Its $350. And here is the link.. http://www.pfsupercars.com/Mazda/Drivetrain/ __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

07-06-2009, 09:33 PM	#3
Garfinkles Motor Works RCC Contributor Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 535 Rep Power: 17	Howard is smart .If you weld the old one you will need to put some reinforce plates in .The hard part is finding a person who can design the plates and weld them properly .To find a good one and have it done would be best if the cost is good for you .