Garfinkle Engine Torque Brace for FD3S

Garfinkles Motor Works · 01-08-2009, 11:12 AM

no the rubber buskings at each end of the link stop the vibs

AHarada · 02-24-2009, 08:35 PM

I had my ETB off of my car so I could paint it. Snapped a few pics:

Best mod ever!

bigtony08 · 03-03-2009, 06:12 PM

are you going to make one for the fc? it would be awsome if you did

Garfinkles Motor Works · 03-04-2009, 11:10 AM

I did but did not keep the patterns .

bigtony08 · 03-04-2009, 11:30 AM

damn lol. if you start making them again please let me know

GreatShamanGT · 03-16-2009, 10:43 PM

What is the difference between these and the ones that Fujita Engineering/gotham racing makes/made? Theirs had struts right?

***Herblenny*** · 03-17-2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by GreatShamanGT

What is the difference between these and the ones that Fujita Engineering/gotham racing makes/made? Theirs had struts right?

Yeah, Theirs do have struts.. Garfinkle's is measured bar with rubber bushings at the end.. I believe his is better and much better base than others.

Here is a picture of my old engine bay..

Garfinkles Motor Works · 06-09-2009, 08:30 AM

I have had several customers remove the feed units ,Ebay and the RX7 store units and install my design and stay with it .I see it as an improvement ,not a band aid .

War Eagle · 07-26-2009, 05:37 PM

Wanted to share with you my experience with Dave and his engine torque brace. Bought one for my 3 rotor a few months back at DGGR. Just got it installed as the car has been at Kilo Racing in Orlando for some fine tuning.

The unit is high quality and an excellent design. No scrimping on materials here

Bolting up the torque brace ends is both easy and a bit difficult. The end that bolts to the engine - easy, installs with two screws. The end that attaches to the firewall is a bit trickier. The instructions discuss removing the ABS unit but we didn't have to do this. Did have to remove the fender though and drill a few holes. Once done though, not that big of a deal.

I then contacted Dave with my brace measurements and within one week, I had the brace in hand. Again very beefy. As it comes in raw steel, I painted mine with Duplicolor chrome paint and it turned out pretty good. Installation of this part took a few minutes and is done with the installation of two bolts, all of which are provided with the kit.

Haven't had a chance yet to drive the car as it is down pending a new alternator.

Bottom line - looking for a high quality engine torque brace from a person who is great to deal with and very knowledgeable and a fellow rotor head? Then buy this unit and never look back!

Pics:

Garfinkles Motor Works · 07-31-2009, 09:43 PM

This is the second one put in a three rotor car .

islander · 01-29-2010, 06:06 PM

I need one. I just registered to be able to buy one. So now what do i do? Paypal? Address? etc. Thanks

Neal

Garfinkles Motor Works · 02-25-2010, 09:25 PM

Pay pal is garfinklemw@gmail.com ,Please pm me as well as the oil pan brace and the ETB cost is the same .

Gomez · 05-14-2010, 10:53 PM

Any idea whether this brace is suitable for a RHD FD?

Looks like it'd go close to clearing the master cylinder.....

Garfinkles Motor Works · 05-17-2010, 02:47 PM

On my car the MC sets below the top of the firewall about 2 1/2 inches the brace sits below about one inch .So I think it will work .If you buy one and I am wrong I will refund your money .If you put in an oil pan brace then the motor will sit alittle higher for more clearance .

Garfinkles Motor Works · 05-20-2010, 05:59 PM

Some picts of my brace the first one .

05-14-2010, 10:53 PM	#28
Gomez 2001 RX-7 RZ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia. iTrader: (0) Posts: 31 Rep Power: 0	Any idea whether this brace is suitable for a RHD FD? Looks like it'd go close to clearing the master cylinder..... __________________

01-08-2009, 11:12 AM	#16
Garfinkles Motor Works RCC Contributor Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 535 Rep Power: 17	no the rubber buskings at each end of the link stop the vibs

02-24-2009, 08:35 PM	#17
AHarada Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (1) Posts: 162 Rep Power: 17	I had my ETB off of my car so I could paint it. Snapped a few pics: Best mod ever!

03-03-2009, 06:12 PM	#18
bigtony08 obsessed rotard Join Date: Jan 2009 iTrader: (0) Posts: 249 Rep Power: 16	are you going to make one for the fc? it would be awsome if you did

03-04-2009, 11:10 AM	#19
Garfinkles Motor Works RCC Contributor Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 535 Rep Power: 17	I did but did not keep the patterns .

03-04-2009, 11:30 AM	#20
bigtony08 obsessed rotard Join Date: Jan 2009 iTrader: (0) Posts: 249 Rep Power: 16	damn lol. if you start making them again please let me know

03-16-2009, 10:43 PM	#21
GreatShamanGT Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 99 Rep Power: 17	What is the difference between these and the ones that Fujita Engineering/gotham racing makes/made? Theirs had struts right?

06-09-2009, 08:30 AM	#23
Garfinkles Motor Works RCC Contributor Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 535 Rep Power: 17	I have had several customers remove the feed units ,Ebay and the RX7 store units and install my design and stay with it .I see it as an improvement ,not a band aid .

07-31-2009, 09:43 PM	#25
Garfinkles Motor Works RCC Contributor Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 535 Rep Power: 17	This is the second one put in a three rotor car .

01-29-2010, 06:06 PM	#26
islander The Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 iTrader: (0) Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	I need one. I just registered to be able to buy one. So now what do i do? Paypal? Address? etc. Thanks Neal

02-25-2010, 09:25 PM	#27
Garfinkles Motor Works RCC Contributor Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 535 Rep Power: 17	Pay pal is garfinklemw@gmail.com ,Please pm me as well as the oil pan brace and the ETB cost is the same .

05-17-2010, 02:47 PM	#29
Garfinkles Motor Works RCC Contributor Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 535 Rep Power: 17	On my car the MC sets below the top of the firewall about 2 1/2 inches the brace sits below about one inch .So I think it will work .If you buy one and I am wrong I will refund your money .If you put in an oil pan brace then the motor will sit alittle higher for more clearance .