InGalls Engine Torque Damper "The Stiffy"
02-25-2007, 08:34 AM
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InGalls Engine Torque Damper "The Stiffy"
Long story short Dan from InGalls has helped me out and I now have the frist production Engine Torque Damper (ETD), aka The Stiffy, from InGalls Engineering.; http://www.ingallseng.com/. Honestly so far I haven't notice much of a difference. I haven't try launching the car also so I can't give a fair report. I will be attending at 2.2 mile track day on the 9th where I really want to test it out and give my reports back to Dan. Below are my pictures. I will post dyno vids once I receive them from Dan.
02-25-2007, 10:48 AM
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Robert,
I'll be surprised if you do notice any difference. The engine in our cars just doesn't move that much. I have less than a 1/8" of clearance between my strutbar and plenum, yet I don't have problems with rubbing. That tells me that there's not a whole lot of engine rocking back and forth. That's also why I wasn't surprised when Rob @ Ingalls told me they weren't proceeding with developing one for the Z.
Previous reviews of the Stillen and Weapon-R dampers pretty much said the same things - hard to notice any real difference.
From your pics, it certainly has a high bling factor, especially compared to the other units on the market.
Dave
I'll be surprised if you do notice any difference. The engine in our cars just doesn't move that much. I have less than a 1/8" of clearance between my strutbar and plenum, yet I don't have problems with rubbing. That tells me that there's not a whole lot of engine rocking back and forth. That's also why I wasn't surprised when Rob @ Ingalls told me they weren't proceeding with developing one for the Z.
Previous reviews of the Stillen and Weapon-R dampers pretty much said the same things - hard to notice any real difference.
From your pics, it certainly has a high bling factor, especially compared to the other units on the market.
Dave
02-25-2007, 12:28 PM
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When I put the Stillen damper on my G a couple years back, I did notice a difference. It's hard to describe exactly what it was, but it felt more planeted, with less play in the clutch and just overall slightly better. I had to take it out because it wouldn't fit with the JWT TT kit, but it looks like this will fit. I just have to get it put in...
Dave
Dave
02-25-2007, 12:31 PM
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Dave,
I guess I have to agree on the "More Planeted" comment on acceleration. As mentioned though I haven't really launched the car yet. I'm interested on how it does on the track and on your TT G. At the track I plan on running a couple laps installed and un-installed to give a fair review.
I guess I have to agree on the "More Planeted" comment on acceleration. As mentioned though I haven't really launched the car yet. I'm interested on how it does on the track and on your TT G. At the track I plan on running a couple laps installed and un-installed to give a fair review.
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02-26-2007, 05:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Dave 90TT
Check www.corsportusa.com Thats where I got mine. I think it was at this link for $195 plus shipping
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