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Old 02-29-2008, 10:07 AM   #1
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DIY Engine Damper


So I got home and my engine damper was there along with a couple other parts. Those are for a different post though. Here is the install on the damper. Pretty fast and easy to do. Allen wrench, 17 mm socket, 17mm and 14mm hand wrenchs. Here is the pics as we go.

Here is the motor bracket peice. Take the two 17mm bolts out and install the bracket and reinstall the bolt and nut.


Here is the chassis bracket. Take the two 14mm bolts out and slide the bracket on and reinstall and tighten the bolts back down.


Here is a pic of both brackets installed. As you can see pretty easy.


Here is the final product. basically once both brackets are in you can install the shock. The shock will take a little muscle, but not hard to do. I used the bolt in the shock to work against itself and it went right on. Basically I put the rear bolt in the shock and left it alittle loose. Then I went to the front one and slid it in at a angle. Since it is going to be tight. I was able to get the washers and nut on there and then used tightened the bolt up and it pulled it all right where it needed to be. Then I went back to the rear bolt and finished tightening it all down.




I have not tested it on the road yet. I will do that on the way to work in the morning and let everyone know from there. I did start it and you can tell it transfers some of it into the chassis. Not a big deal really as I was used to it from the tC.

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Re: DIY Engine Damper

nice...me want one!!!!!
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that is obviously a 2nd gen xb?
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that is obviously a 2nd gen xb?
It is a gen 2. Were you asking a question?
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It is a gen 2. Were you asking a question?
i was posing a questionable statement........lol

more or less just curiousity
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Old 03-11-2008, 01:31 PM   #6
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Well since we have revived the thread, how does it drive NoLimitz?
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I have a 1st gen i feel a lot of engine vibe and hear it in the dash but it plants a lot more power to the wheel without the tires braking loose.
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So, let's say you want to put on a strut tie bar now. Does the torque damper interfere with that?
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i was curiouse about that also.
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Why are we changing the engine damper?
The cars don't come with a damper, so you would actually be adding one.

Taken from the site....

"The high quality Weapon-R engine damper mounts between your vehicle's engine block and firewall to effectively control horsepower and torque. Keep your motor supported as you slam through those gears while adding a nice showpiece under the hood. Creates less stress to engine mounts, giving you more power to the wheels."
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