Do engine dampers put more or less stress on exhaust components?
09-15-2007, 08:19 PM
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Do engine dampers put more or less stress on exhaust components?
I don' care about some nvh, but would be so pissed to crack my PE cats or ARC exhaust.
I was going to put the stillen damper on, but wasn't sure if it would add stress to the exhaust compenents, or if it would lessen it?
I was going to put the stillen damper on, but wasn't sure if it would add stress to the exhaust compenents, or if it would lessen it?
09-15-2007, 08:25 PM
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i thingk it puts less stress on the exhaust because instead of being able to move around on the rubber bushings, it stays stiff with the frame therefore not moving as much
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09-17-2007, 11:45 AM
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I have a Weapon-R engine damper, but stock exhaust components. So I can't say for certain what it will do to aftermarket parts. I believe it'll put less stress on them, since they won't be moving around much.
I've got my damper set at 10mm which is the most rigid setting, and have had no issues, but like I said, I'm all stock.
I've got my damper set at 10mm which is the most rigid setting, and have had no issues, but like I said, I'm all stock.
09-17-2007, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by dmroberson
I have a Weapon-R engine damper, but stock exhaust components. So I can't say for certain what it will do to aftermarket parts. I believe it'll put less stress on them, since they won't be moving around much.
I've got my damper set at 10mm which is the most rigid setting, and have had no issues, but like I said, I'm all stock.
I've got my damper set at 10mm which is the most rigid setting, and have had no issues, but like I said, I'm all stock.
does your car or steering wheel shake wiht the damper on?
09-17-2007, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Motormouth
the damper rocks. totally worth it. makes the car feel more together.
worth the 100 bucks or so.
worth the 100 bucks or so.
This was the answer i'm looking for. I guess i'll go with the Ingalls then.
09-17-2007, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by dmroberson
I have a Weapon-R engine damper, but stock exhaust components. So I can't say for certain what it will do to aftermarket parts. I believe it'll put less stress on them, since they won't be moving around much.
I've got my damper set at 10mm which is the most rigid setting, and have had no issues, but like I said, I'm all stock.
I've got my damper set at 10mm which is the most rigid setting, and have had no issues, but like I said, I'm all stock.
09-18-2007, 05:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Dave 90TT
Where are the mounting points, both on the engine, and on the body for the Weapon-R? I ask because I had a Stillen damper and the JWT TT kit piping interfered with it, so I chose the TT kit over the engine damper...
This is the cleanest pic I have right now, I'll try to get a couple with the engine cover off for ya.
The strut tower end has a bracket, which you can see, goes over top of the strut tower bar. Engine-side, has basically a T-bracket, which connects to the plenum. One end, at the top left corner of the engine cover, at the hole below my strut tower bar, and the other, basically straight across from the damper, about 6" or so. Like I said, I'll get a couple pics with the engine cover off.
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If you could do me one more favor, can you get some close ups of the mounting points, particulary on the strut bar? The G has a slightly different strut top, and I am trying to figure out if I could make this damper fit.
Thanks again
Dave
Thanks again
Dave
09-18-2007, 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Dave 90TT
If you could do me one more favor, can you get some close ups of the mounting points, particulary on the strut bar? The G has a slightly different strut top, and I am trying to figure out if I could make this damper fit.
Thanks again
Dave
Thanks again
Dave
09-18-2007, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by JMS71585
Interested too to see some mounting points too. I was interested in buying an engine dampener, but was wondering how hard it is to install... Any comments or tips on installing one of these....
First, I had to decide how much dampening I wanted. I decided for max peformance, so I set it as firmly as possible, which was 10mm. This, by manufacturer's recommendation will give the best damping without excessive wear.
Then just attach the mounting brackets, had to remove two bolts from the passenger-side strut bar, to attach, then attach the other to the closest edge of the plenum. Bolt the damper on, had to compress it just a bit. Modify the engine cover, just slightly, so that it will sit flat again, after the bracket goes on, and I was done.
Will have pics up this evening, so my explanation will be clear soon.
09-18-2007, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by dmroberson
Install isn't difficult at all.
First, I had to decide how much dampening I wanted. I decided for max peformance, so I set it as firmly as possible, which was 10mm. This, by manufacturer's recommendation will give the best damping without excessive wear.
Then just attach the mounting brackets, had to remove two bolts from the passenger-side strut bar, to attach, then attach the other to the closest edge of the plenum. Bolt the damper on, had to compress it just a bit. Modify the engine cover, just slightly, so that it will sit flat again, after the bracket goes on, and I was done.
Will have pics up this evening, so my explanation will be clear soon.
First, I had to decide how much dampening I wanted. I decided for max peformance, so I set it as firmly as possible, which was 10mm. This, by manufacturer's recommendation will give the best damping without excessive wear.
Then just attach the mounting brackets, had to remove two bolts from the passenger-side strut bar, to attach, then attach the other to the closest edge of the plenum. Bolt the damper on, had to compress it just a bit. Modify the engine cover, just slightly, so that it will sit flat again, after the bracket goes on, and I was done.
Will have pics up this evening, so my explanation will be clear soon.