Strut Bar Install - Acura Integra

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How to install strut bars. Strut tower bar installation. A strut bar, or tower bar, connects the top strut towers together, in order to increase the rigidity of a vehicle by allowing both strut towers to react to compression and tensile forces. A strut bar plays a larger role for MacPherson strut vehicles, however it can still be important in vehicles with double wishbones as well for compensating vertical forces. This particular installation is for a 1999 Acura Integra GS. Torque values will be car specific - look up your torque values for your car's strut flange nuts before installing.
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@KillerZero259 11 жыл бұрын

hey engineered explained, is this your first "hands-on" video?? you're really beginning to move up man! from lectures to hands-on videos!! the ultimate combo!

@MrGeno1951 10 жыл бұрын

Kid, you're a fine teacher and a fine engineer. I've learned a lot from you, and I'm grateful. Your father and mother must be very proud of you. My only suggestion would be that you follow the engineering and math with more knuckle scraping whenever it's practical, just like you did in this tower strut video. Thank you- and keep these videos coming!

@callmeviper7723 9 жыл бұрын

A front strut bar for my civic I just put on gave me +10 horsepower and +8 handling points.

@esketit4421 4 жыл бұрын

Chef Carl Casper 😂

@samuelorellana2603 4 жыл бұрын

Not to mention +8 "Pop the hood" points

@nitinkumar7329 4 жыл бұрын

In GTA 5?

@Quiet_Lantern 3 жыл бұрын

what she said :P

@concretecountertop 11 жыл бұрын

Can you do more hands on stuff like this? I like learning by actually seeing the parts at work as well as on your board. Keep up the great work!

@EngineeringExplained 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks, appreciate it! I hope to have more of these as the channel progresses.

@gabzor4716 10 жыл бұрын

subscribed to you a while back, good to see that you're showing installs, man you deserve a better car (not that anythings wrong with you're teggie)

@erdikej 11 жыл бұрын

When car stands 'on wheels' there are force from springs and wole chassie weight. When you jack up car, the tension in suspention and towers disappears. Place a tensometer on strut bar and you will find out ;) You can also read some articles from Ultra Racing about struts and assembly operation. Offen some people have problems with strut bar install (with fixed lenght) when they try to put it on 'standing' car, without jacking it up (holes do not fit). But when they do it everything is fine.

@TheFlacker99 11 жыл бұрын

Its good to see you are putting some mods on that car!

@EngineeringExplained 10 жыл бұрын

They're coming! I'll have several in October.

@ruanrocha3093 3 жыл бұрын

you thanked me by watching it, but it is me who's got to be thankful! :D u amazin dude.. simple explanations, simple teachin, showin how to do these things, just very good content! congrats and thx again

@elliot438bcfcVTEC 8 жыл бұрын

2:19 deeez nuts

@finngurgens3264 8 жыл бұрын

haha I caught that too lol

@nmarcano3 6 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha so immature

@B_HarTz 5 жыл бұрын

nmarcano3 hahah never immature lol I lmfao 😂 once we got “deeeeze nuts....”

@konholio2 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I was able to research this further, bacause you gave me the correct therm of the c-pillar bar.

@caliste1249 9 жыл бұрын

can you upload some more videos on project integra please

@EngineeringExplained 11 жыл бұрын

Occasionally, yes. Works out nicely.

@cedricmckinney 11 жыл бұрын

Hey man I love your videos but just a heads up, when working on a car it's not left and right, it's driver and passenger, for orientation sake. Keep up the good work!

@tiddyd 11 жыл бұрын

Could you please do an install video for the catback install? Much appreciated man

@TakumiBunta86 10 жыл бұрын

@ Engineering Explained. I plan on installing a front strut bar on my 1999 Acura Integra LS. From what I heard installing a front strut bar will crack my windshield overtime due to the force nature or something. Also, what brand strut bar do you recommend ? There is a lot of aftermarket brands but I am not sure. I would like to get the JDM Type R strut tower if that fits. Hope to hear from you. Thanks !

@EngineeringExplained 11 жыл бұрын

Integra Type R (not my car) is a pretty decorated car. It's been named the best FWD chassis ever by EVO. The Integra GS (not quite as awesome) is still a fun car.

@EngineeringExplained 11 жыл бұрын

Well, I have a video replacing my distributor cap, and one replacing the thermostat. But yeah hopefully these type of videos will start to be a little more common.

@JC-ot2ov 11 жыл бұрын

nice work man! keep it up!

@boobyboob69 11 жыл бұрын

Do you think you will be making more videos of installs and upgrades in the future?

@EngineeringExplained 10 жыл бұрын

Awesome, may be my next car actually!

@dman50amm 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your videos

@EngineeringExplained 11 жыл бұрын

Not yet, I need to film it!

@rclan603 10 жыл бұрын

You seem quite educated in cars I wish I was as smart as you I am a fan of Acura I think they are pretty cool but I would I have to say my favorite car is the wrx

@EngineeringExplained 11 жыл бұрын

I haven't yet installed the catback - though I will eventually. I did not receive an ECU. The nitrous kit was for a Mustang, and my engine is in no shape for nitrous at this point anyways.

@pancho.shepherd 11 жыл бұрын

Is there any video in that you show your integra complete? PD: your videos rulz!!!

@meamjoe 11 жыл бұрын

I've always liked the idea of strutbars, But my main concern with the lower price ones aren't the bar themselves, but the mounting brackets. Sure the bar is strong, but the brackets are flimsy. I bought a CRX that came with one. Super cheap eBay stuff. Pretty flexy. My favorite thing about it, was it served as a prob handle for when I was working on the car.

@EngineeringExplained 10 жыл бұрын

There are both Honda and Acura badged Integras, depending on what market you're talking about. In Japan there are no Acura Integras.

@EngineeringExplained 11 жыл бұрын

It may just a have a bit of excess grip right now, and just grabs hard upon releasing the clutch. Or you may have adjusted to a very worn clutch and now the new one just grips harder, so it stalls now where as before it wouldn't. Not sure how long a proper break in is, but 120 miles is very low.

@theoneheretosty 8 жыл бұрын

Silly question. If we are reducing the forces for each suspension surely this assumes the load can be transferred successfully. Surely the original design is not to transfer loads, i.e a rigid support transferring both forces and moments, therefore it should be able to withstand larger loads than originally designed for, so would it not make more sense to increase the bolt or support size of the Bar?

@EngineeringExplained 10 жыл бұрын

I've heard the same, though haven't seen anything to back it up. Doesn't make too much sense to me. I don't know about the fitment of the JDM Type R bar, but it'd likely be a good choice if it did fit.

@EngineeringExplained 11 жыл бұрын

Eventually I may do a playlist on bikes. It will likely be some time though!

@EngineeringExplained 11 жыл бұрын

I hope to, thanks!

@Anony-Mouse28 10 жыл бұрын

you probably have the best integra ever

@EngineeringExplained 11 жыл бұрын

From an engineering point of view, they do have a lot going for them. Very light, 50/50 weight distribution, RWD.

@EngineeringExplained 10 жыл бұрын

Yep, 99 with 120k, doing well!

@dreamrealitysyndrome 7 жыл бұрын

Is there any measurable adjustment to the bar itself? or do you just tighten nuts simply to hold it in place?

@206LaKi 11 жыл бұрын

Nice :D Did you notice any improvment on your car?

@LeaveYouOnRead 11 жыл бұрын

thx bro! appreciate the free education!

@Cantu.DC5 11 жыл бұрын

Clean b-series man ! :D

@killalpvp 11 жыл бұрын

If i would check it my self (if it's easy enough) you have any tips or videos on how to do that?

@Doinkers 8 жыл бұрын

Would the strut bar that is provided in the description fit in a 2008 chevy cobalt?

@MrHan642 9 жыл бұрын

For the front bar install, did you have to jack the car up? I heard its necessary because the front strut towers are angled. Plz lmk thxs.

@TheFlacker99 11 жыл бұрын

Hmmm from what I gathered from your first comment it sounds like your clutch is slipping, I could be wrong. Could you make a video of it?

@MrMaximo6 11 жыл бұрын

Can you do a walkaround of your integra?

@alexrod71497 11 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on three link and 4 link suspension

@guttahlocc1155 2 жыл бұрын

What sizes are the bolts on the strut bar bought a strut bar but missing the bolts that keep the strut bar together

@beastatpoi420 6 жыл бұрын

So a 93 del sol....mugen front anf rear tower bars will work on a 99 teggy? WhT about front and rear shocks? I have a set of skunk2 sports, i cant tell if they r coilivers ir not, iy deff looks like u cab adjust them tho but i dont have the tool....what about dc headers off of the motor, is a d16y1?

@Dezzylyricz 5 жыл бұрын

Will removing the flange nuts put the struts out of alignment?

@EngineeringExplained 11 жыл бұрын

Indeed!

@tox101shansen 10 жыл бұрын

Do you have to install strut bars to the front and back? Because the front bar didn't seem to be a problem but the back one took up most of the trunk.

@driftkitty7189 8 жыл бұрын

im not sure if you are still doing the project integra but if you are i was wondering if you could do a video on sway bars, ive heard of sway bars and of strut bars but im not sure if there is a difference

@EngineeringExplained 8 жыл бұрын

Search my channel, I have videos on both. :)

@EngineeringExplained 11 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, though it will be a slow start.

@tarek3702 5 жыл бұрын

Do you torque them using the specs for strut bar or the coil overs torque spec?

@mjswag420 9 жыл бұрын

What attachment was used to remove the nuts ? My sockets don't fit over it and I don't have any kind of extension piece

@EngineeringExplained 11 жыл бұрын

Jason - you can find more info on the "about" tab of my channel.

@odagirii 10 жыл бұрын

hi there:) i have a 1996 honda integra dc2 SIR. i im planning to buy a rear strut bar but is there like a particular tight for the bolts? thanks :)

@Sarranwrapdc4 10 жыл бұрын

How did this strut bar hold up? I'm think of getting one for my Integra.

@EngineeringExplained 10 жыл бұрын

It's fine, though the one I was supposed to be sent versus the one I received were different.

@PatrickInPgh 11 жыл бұрын

The better question is: why isn't that Nitrous Express kit from your other video installed on the car?

@konholio2 11 жыл бұрын

Hi, Ive got an EG5 and it came with 3 strut bars. 1 front, 1 rear and 1 mounted right behind the rear windows 20cm below the roof, connecting the sides. Ive removed it since I dont think it does anything at all. Any ideas why it was there to begin with ?

@Erteywie 10 жыл бұрын

I know this is an old video.. But did you load bars off camera?

@JeriGayo 7 жыл бұрын

hi, i just want to ask about the flange nut size, is it m10 or m8 x 1.25? thanks

@Mr_Sentoo 11 жыл бұрын

Can you explain vvti engines please? :)

@treplatano 10 жыл бұрын

Waiting on video of turbo install /popcorn

@David_Crayford 9 ай бұрын

Hmmm... Mixed metric and imperial measurements. Rear bar might reduce cargo space a tiny bit.

@sim77 7 жыл бұрын

Is it an obligation to have both struts bars (front and back) or you can only have the front one?

@Zion887 10 жыл бұрын

Can u explain what a fender bar and or brace ?

@JamieValente 11 жыл бұрын

Aren't these useless if they shift more than the chassis does? Can they be tightened once they are installed?

@hclfa4 10 жыл бұрын

Can you do one on roll cage, I see them in rally racing and nascar, but I don't know how they work

@Aku112811 10 жыл бұрын

To protect the driver.

@EngineeringExplained 10 жыл бұрын

In addition, they do keep the chassis a bit more rigid, which helps in high g-force turns.

@An0nymous437 3 жыл бұрын

is it smart to do this in a 2020 Volvo XC90 with air suspention

@nashashuk1234 6 жыл бұрын

What should the torque be on the pivot bolts?

@donkyuhbuhts540 11 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@karahmehlHB 11 жыл бұрын

nice video :)

@killalpvp 11 жыл бұрын

okay thanks anyway for all the help =)

@EngineeringExplained 11 жыл бұрын

You got it.

@mistgate 11 жыл бұрын

How would I determine if the bolts are sufficiently tightened?

@zAce31 8 жыл бұрын

Will this strut bar fit on a Scion FR-S?

@enja001 10 жыл бұрын

honda integra are every where inn my town

@emericansk8er12345 9 жыл бұрын

Was this installed with stock suspension? and if it was did you feel a difference? thanks!

@EngineeringExplained 9 жыл бұрын

emericansk8er12345 I already had coilovers when this was installed. Did not feel a difference, I think it'd be very difficult to regardless of how effective it is.

@oldfashionedwrx3574 9 жыл бұрын

***** a H brace ?

@Shakingcow141 11 жыл бұрын

Did you notice a difference with the strut bars installed?

@AR1G3 11 жыл бұрын

No an anti roll bar is underneath the car and is part of the suspenion. It prevents body roll in corners. A strut bar is basicly part of the chassis, it's a strengthening beam to stop deformation of the body while cornering. Take a cardboard box and put it on your desk. Pretend the box is a car, an anti roll bar stops the tilting of the box compared to the table, a strut bar stops the ability of each opposite wall of the box to move independently.

@MrRamkulov 9 жыл бұрын

Does it make any sense if it flexible?

@kilmorecombine0 8 жыл бұрын

Is 36 torque, standard torque down for all strut bars?

@GunitChief 11 жыл бұрын

sir, does it change the behaviour of the car driving?

@EngineeringExplained 11 жыл бұрын

This is for an Acura Integra, as the title says. For this specific car, it is 36 lb-ft.

@xTLRxPrototype 9 жыл бұрын

What if u do the front and not the back will kt feel wierd?

@jmoyet 11 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@killalpvp 11 жыл бұрын

Hey! I have a question. When i press down my throttle my car starts to "jerk" like, try to understand this=) wruu...wruuu..wruu....wruuummmmmm. It is hard to explain but what im trying to say is why does my car "jerk" when i give it full gas (aften on lower gears)?

@XxCrAzY509xX 9 жыл бұрын

Does it have to be torqued ?

@ilichio Жыл бұрын

what if my cheap car doesn't have those side nuts and screws?? I'll have to drill some holes??

@EngineeringExplained 11 жыл бұрын

It's likely a C-pillar bar since your car's a hatch, and doesn't have a connection across the c-pillars.

@TheLBCSublime 10 жыл бұрын

They are pretty flexy, but the pros are they are cheap, easy to obtain, and they do their job. Any bar is better than nothing at all.

@Antoniocool86 11 жыл бұрын

Do you notice any difference in handling?

@theBuZzEr1811 11 жыл бұрын

is this basically an anti roll bar from what i understood?

@nullsker 10 жыл бұрын

Your integra ? Looks just like mine I have a 01 though

@ilCanalediMarco 7 жыл бұрын

You have to lift the car for the installation?

@potatosalad6524 4 жыл бұрын

MarcoMotors you gotta drop the car for this installation

@king.dannyman 11 жыл бұрын

Yeahp... hope soon you make a how to swap a B18C to a teggy :p

@Ethan007Hacks 7 жыл бұрын

the engine bay and layout looks almost identical to that of my 2002 accord lol

@EngineeringExplained 11 жыл бұрын

And what huge mistake is this? Elaborate as much as possible. The force transferred to the strut tower from a bump/cornering will exist regardless. Perhaps the towers flex in slightly with the weight of the car, but regardless it should be able to transfer the forces involved.