Mechie3
12-07-2015, 10:40 PM
Zero Decibel Motorsports Front AWIC Bracket
http://i.imgur.com/8euXveJ.jpg
What:
Laser cut, bent, and TIG welded support for the front of the AWIC.
Why:
Using just our rear AWIC bracket holds the entire core pretty tightly but makes the silicone coupler on the throttle body support the entire front. This simple bracket supports the front of the core and prevents unwanted rotation by adding a third connection point.
Why are they welded if they're just straight bent brackets? Bend reliefs are cut into the sides to ensure accurate bending (check out the picture below showing the stack of perfectly bent brackets bent across multiple planes) which selectively weaken the part. As the part bends micro fractures appear on the outside surface of the bend due to the thicker material used. While normally these aren't a problem, this bracket is holding up a decent load on top of a vibrating engine. Fracture mechanics teaches that micro fractures are the start of long term fatigue failures. Welding not only fills in the side bend reliefs but eliminates a future failure due to crack propagation.
Cost:
$55
Shipping
Fits in a small flate rate box for $5.95. Also can be combined with other items in a larger box
Includes
1 Laser Cut, bent, and TIG welded aluminum bracket
Stainless steel hardware
Dowty Seal
Combine these with our Rear AWIC bracket and the HE brackets for a complete mounting solution for Frozen Boost's AWIC core and heat exchanger.
http://zerodecibelmotorsports.com/products/rear-awic-mounting-bracket/
http://zerodecibelmotorsports.com/products/heat-exchanger-mounting-brackets/
http://i.imgur.com/TXY09E0.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/tb1mncE.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/AtPjcUJ.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/8euXveJ.jpg
What:
Laser cut, bent, and TIG welded support for the front of the AWIC.
Why:
Using just our rear AWIC bracket holds the entire core pretty tightly but makes the silicone coupler on the throttle body support the entire front. This simple bracket supports the front of the core and prevents unwanted rotation by adding a third connection point.
Why are they welded if they're just straight bent brackets? Bend reliefs are cut into the sides to ensure accurate bending (check out the picture below showing the stack of perfectly bent brackets bent across multiple planes) which selectively weaken the part. As the part bends micro fractures appear on the outside surface of the bend due to the thicker material used. While normally these aren't a problem, this bracket is holding up a decent load on top of a vibrating engine. Fracture mechanics teaches that micro fractures are the start of long term fatigue failures. Welding not only fills in the side bend reliefs but eliminates a future failure due to crack propagation.
Cost:
$55
Shipping
Fits in a small flate rate box for $5.95. Also can be combined with other items in a larger box
Includes
1 Laser Cut, bent, and TIG welded aluminum bracket
Stainless steel hardware
Dowty Seal
Combine these with our Rear AWIC bracket and the HE brackets for a complete mounting solution for Frozen Boost's AWIC core and heat exchanger.
http://zerodecibelmotorsports.com/products/rear-awic-mounting-bracket/
http://zerodecibelmotorsports.com/products/heat-exchanger-mounting-brackets/
http://i.imgur.com/TXY09E0.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/tb1mncE.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/AtPjcUJ.jpg