Fabrication help - brake ducting

osbornsm · 06-22-2017, 08:45 AM

Morning all,

Issue: How do i mount the flange to the backing plate?

1. I'm thinking to cut off the 2" mounting flange from this and enlarge the 2" hole -->

2. Bought a aluminum flange to mount the new 3" hose

p.s. i don't weld

Chuck33079 · 06-22-2017, 09:11 AM

Can't you just use a bunch of pop rivets? Is there enough meat left on the brackets once you cut out for the larger holes?

SouthArk370Z · 06-22-2017, 09:20 AM

I like Chuck33079's pop-rivet idea. Or nut-and-bolt it. You may have to drill some smaller holes in backing plate.

If you can't drill, RTV (or similar) might work.

osbornsm · 06-22-2017, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Can't you just use a bunch of pop rivets? Is there enough meat left on the brackets once you cut out for the larger holes?

Never used Pop-rivets before... where can i grab those?

Chuck33079 · 06-22-2017, 10:16 AM

Pretty much any big box home improvement store. Don't buy the cheapest rivet tool - spend the extra few bucks.

Trips · 06-22-2017, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osbornsm

Morning all,

Issue: How do i mount the flange to the backing plate?

1. I'm thinking to cut off the 2" mounting flange from this and enlarge the 2" hole -->

p.s. i don't weld

osbornsm,

Can you give me a break, and try to post tech threads where they belong in the tech section?

Im getting a little tired of you simply using the gd section to post 95% of your threads.

I would appreciate it IF you can help me out here.

Thanks

Moved to the correct section

osbornsm · 06-22-2017, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trips

Can you give me a break, and try to post tech threads where they belong in the tech section?

Im getting a little tired of you simply using the gd section to post 95% of your threads.

I would appreciate it IF you can help me out here.
Thanks

Sooooorrry

Didn't know where to put the Fabrication stuff... although it is brake related.

Noted.

Shotta · 07-02-2017, 09:50 AM

Have you tried to route a 3" house from your front bumper to the rotors? I ask because it seems like mounting the 2" with out any rubbing issues was a small challenge.

Why are you going to 3", not enough cooling with the 2"? (Edit, just found your other thread that mentioned you were getting high temp readings at your rotor.)

Rusty · 07-02-2017, 08:28 PM

ossy, post some pictures on how you ran the 3" hose. I would just use pop-rivets. RTV=bad idea.

06-22-2017, 08:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 423	Fabrication help - brake ducting Morning all, Issue: How do i mount the flange to the backing plate? 1. I'm thinking to cut off the 2" mounting flange from this and enlarge the 2" hole --> 2. Bought a aluminum flange to mount the new 3" hose p.s. i don't weld __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

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Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Can't you just use a bunch of pop rivets? Is there enough meat left on the brackets once you cut out for the larger holes? SouthArk370Z likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	I like Chuck33079's pop-rivet idea. Or nut-and-bolt it. You may have to drill some smaller holes in backing plate. If you can't drill, RTV (or similar) *might* work. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

06-22-2017, 10:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Pretty much any big box home improvement store. Don't buy the cheapest rivet tool - spend the extra few bucks. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

07-02-2017, 09:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
Shotta Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Niagara Posts: 316 Drives: 2010 370z black M6 Rep Power: 13	Have you tried to route a 3" house from your front bumper to the rotors? I ask because it seems like mounting the 2" with out any rubbing issues was a small challenge. Why are you going to 3", not enough cooling with the 2"? (Edit, just found your other thread that mentioned you were getting high temp readings at your rotor.) __________________ 6MT - designed for perfectionists 7AT - designed for enthusiasts Last edited by Shotta; 07-02-2017 at 09:56 AM.

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,861 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	ossy, post some pictures on how you ran the 3" hose. I would just use pop-rivets. RTV=bad idea. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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