NSX Alternator Bracket

[bbvnsx]

Does anyone knows if there is a reason why the NSX Alternator Bracket is made of cast iron?

someone on prime machined an Alloy Alternator Mount:

http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/78963-Unofficial-weight-reduction-thread/page25?p=1778226&viewfull=1#post1778226

I like the idea, but would it be safe to use such a part?

Thanks,

Bruno

[bbvnsx]

Also found this:


http://foundry3.bigcartel.com/product/nsx-billet-alternator-bracket


and this:


http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/187424-Aftermarket-Inquiry/page2?p=1839191&viewfull=1#post1839191


But i wonder is there a reason behind the the cast iron OEM bracket...?

[Pride]

Does anyone knows if there is a reason why the NSX Alternator Bracket is made of cast iron?

someone on prime machined an Alloy Alternator Mount:

http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/78963-Unofficial-weight-reduction-thread/page25?p=1778226&viewfull=1#post1778226

I like the idea, but would it be safe to use such a part?

Thanks,

Bruno

Good Question for you here Kaz.

[bbvnsx]

Found this on prime:

http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/151391-STMPO-Billet-Alum-Motor-Mounts-for-the-NSX-quot-The-last-motor-mount-you-will-ever-buy-quot?p=1461670&viewfull=1#post1461670 (http://www.nsxprime.com/forum/showthread.php/151391-STMPO-Billet-Alum-Motor-Mounts-for-the-NSX-quot-The-last-motor-mount-you-will-ever-buy-quot?p=1461670&viewfull=1#post1461670)


But if the reason is for maintenance, when you have to lift the engine i would be happy to mount the cast iron part when needed...

I could be wrong... but to me the engine mount that attaches to this part doesn't look like the one that is subjected to the greater stress...

[UnhuZ]

And you are right... the ones that suffer the most are the front and back ones...
they eat all the engine torque.