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.

 

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

 

Dave,

I was told the same last year when I was working with Rob and had the first R&D done on the car. However it just that, Research & Development. So we'll see.

-Robert

 

Sure is a nice looking piece if nothing else.

 

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,

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.

 

Have they mentioned how much they might be selling these for?

 

Retailing for around $220.

 

Check www.corsportusa.com Thats where I got mine. I think it was at this link for $195 plus shipping

Dave

 

thanks for the review and posting pics. very interested to see if it fits with the JWT TT.

 

Not a problem. I'm interested on the JWT kit install and review as well.

 

cant wait to see if it fits the JWT

 

Monster. Too bad you have to lose your engine cover to have that thing.

 

The Tech: You can retain the engine cover. I removed it before installing the ETD.

 

I'd def be interested in one if you didn't have to modify the cover. Post some pics.

 

The Tech: I garuntee you don't have to modify or remove the engine cover. However I'm not going to remove my strut brace to take a picture to prove it.*


* Not trying to sound like an as$.

 

Id like to run that but I seriously doubt it would work the the ATI SC assembly in the way.. Anyone chime in??

 

JonB: Dan did mention that it won't work with S/C kit due to bracing over-lapping one another. Sorry.

 

Thanks.. I didnt read through entirely.. It was obvious for me to tell but I wanted to ask and be dissapointed....


Thats a sick piece of art though!!

 

Not a problem Jon. I don't always read EVERYTHING also. LOL Maybe upgrade to a TT kit so you can get a $200 ETD. J/K Sick car BTW.