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geeitup · 08-11-2015, 12:07 PM

Anybody know what this plate is on the firewall of my S14? I had an AC line connected to it that I removed. Its a pretty heavy plate welded to the thinner bracket. Some sort of firewall protection from engine interference??

djcobra · 08-11-2015, 12:36 PM

Hey, I believe its called a Mass Damper. Used if you have A/C possibly reduce vibration or something? Anyways, I'm in the process of installing A/C in my car if you're not going to need it want to sell it to me? Let me know.

Steve

Almighty So · 08-11-2015, 12:36 PM

Identify this thread

geeitup · 08-11-2015, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Almighty So

Identify this thread

Sorry, you couldn't move it by chance. I don't see a way other than redoing it. Looks like I got an answer already.

geeitup · 08-11-2015, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djcobra

Hey, I believe its called a Mass Damper. Used if you have A/C possibly reduce vibration or something? Anyways, I'm in the process of installing A/C in my car if you're not going to need it want to sell it to me? Let me know.

Steve

I guess I could do that, do you need any other AC parts

Kingtal0n · 08-11-2015, 12:56 PM

hahaha

http://forums.nicoclub.com/1991-240s...l-t389208.html

Cut it open and tell us whats inside, is it candy?

I hope its candy

but its probably about tree fiddy

geeitup · 08-11-2015, 01:16 PM

Service manual doesn't mention it in the AC section. Some thought on the nico forum that it deflects the engine/tran mass down in the event of a head on crash. Seems far fetched since it seems the engine would just push this plate through the firewall with it. But maybe it made just enough a difference in crash tests.
Anybody with a non-AC S14 have one?

Kingtal0n · 08-11-2015, 01:20 PM

hmm. I did wreck an S14 once and it made a pretty nasty mess inside the cab. I could have been killed, yes. And I dont think I had that little plate there, took it off pretty sure. Doesnt mean anything but fwiw I wasn't going that fast either (40~)

Almighty So · 08-11-2015, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by geeitup

Sorry, you couldn't move it by chance. I don't see a way other than redoing it. Looks like I got an answer already.

i do not possess the power to move threads.
just saying you might have better luck finding an answer there.
but guess it doesn't matter if that first guy was right.

***enkei2k*** · 08-16-2015, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Almighty So

Identify this thread

yes please thanks

08-11-2015, 12:36 PM	#2
djcobra Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Calgary Age: 45 Posts: 306 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Hey, I believe its called a Mass Damper. Used if you have A/C possibly reduce vibration or something? Anyways, I'm in the process of installing A/C in my car if you're not going to need it want to sell it to me? Let me know. Steve __________________ S14 326 whp, 311 tq @ 15 psi HKS F-CON V-PRO Last edited by djcobra; 08-11-2015 at 12:37 PM.. Reason: Edited...

08-11-2015, 12:56 PM	#6
Kingtal0n Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Florida Age: 41 Posts: 4,828 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	hahaha http://forums.nicoclub.com/1991-240s...l-t389208.html Cut it open and tell us whats inside, is it candy? I hope its candy but its probably about tree fiddy

08-11-2015, 01:16 PM	#7
geeitup Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Age: 61 Posts: 92 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Service manual doesn't mention it in the AC section. Some thought on the nico forum that it deflects the engine/tran mass down in the event of a head on crash. Seems far fetched since it seems the engine would just push this plate through the firewall with it. But maybe it made just enough a difference in crash tests. Anybody with a non-AC S14 have one?

08-11-2015, 01:20 PM	#8
Kingtal0n Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Florida Age: 41 Posts: 4,828 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	hmm. I did wreck an S14 once and it made a pretty nasty mess inside the cab. I could have been killed, yes. And I dont think I had that little plate there, took it off pretty sure. Doesnt mean anything but fwiw I wasn't going that fast either (40~)