Frame reinforcement
04-01-2017, 07:22 PM
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Frame reinforcement
Hey guys im wondering what material would be good to reinforce my 92 acura integra frame if i end up chopping it for fitment? I was thinking a thick aluminum steel or maybe even angle iron. Just not really sure what would be best
04-02-2017, 07:44 AM
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04-02-2017, 08:50 PM
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Re: Frame reinforcement
Same frame rails that the torque bushings are attached to.
That is the only square tube framing I've seen on my 5gth gen hatchback, the rest seems to be unibody and pressed steel configurations.
04-04-2017, 05:09 PM
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04-08-2017, 02:31 PM
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04-08-2017, 03:04 PM
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Re: Frame reinforcement
A. Find somebody who welds for a living and become friends with them.
B. Yes you can notch the frame. What needs to happen is you need to fit the motor, and then section the rail/body where the pulley will hit.
Once you cut that section out, you need to box in the section with some replacement sheet metal of the same thickness, but allowing for clearance of the pulley, by forming and fitting the replacement sheet metal to curve inwards towards the 'outside' of the car. Have it fully welded in, grind down the welds flush with the original frame rail, and paint it all, and it's done. Easy peasy.
B. Yes you can notch the frame. What needs to happen is you need to fit the motor, and then section the rail/body where the pulley will hit.
Once you cut that section out, you need to box in the section with some replacement sheet metal of the same thickness, but allowing for clearance of the pulley, by forming and fitting the replacement sheet metal to curve inwards towards the 'outside' of the car. Have it fully welded in, grind down the welds flush with the original frame rail, and paint it all, and it's done. Easy peasy.
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Re: Frame reinforcement
A. Find somebody who welds for a living and become friends with them.
B. Yes you can notch the frame. What needs to happen is you need to fit the motor, and then section the rail/body where the pulley will hit.
Once you cut that section out, you need to box in the section with some replacement sheet metal of the same thickness, but allowing for clearance of the pulley, by forming and fitting the replacement sheet metal to curve inwards towards the 'outside' of the car. Have it fully welded in, grind down the welds flush with the original frame rail, and paint it all, and it's done. Easy peasy.
B. Yes you can notch the frame. What needs to happen is you need to fit the motor, and then section the rail/body where the pulley will hit.
Once you cut that section out, you need to box in the section with some replacement sheet metal of the same thickness, but allowing for clearance of the pulley, by forming and fitting the replacement sheet metal to curve inwards towards the 'outside' of the car. Have it fully welded in, grind down the welds flush with the original frame rail, and paint it all, and it's done. Easy peasy.
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