So since the weather was nice this weekend here in Boston I deceided to install my Stillen engine damper. The instructions where quite clear but the diagrams were a real PITA. The tools that you will need when installing the damper are are a 1/2 rachet with an extra long extension, 10mm, 12mm socket, a 14mm socket and, a flat head screw driver. The install time took me about an hour. The most difficult part in doing this mod was tightening the screw on the non-adjustable end of the damper that sits on the frame rail of the car. After the install I must say that the difference is highly noticeable! I can only speak on behalf of the 6MT owners. I felt an increase in torque and the power and best of all no vibration anywhere. This little mod is worth every $85.00 and then some . Prior to the install I notice that the engine would vibrate a lot so I did some research on the product and decided to give it a try. I'll take some better shots later on after degreasing my motor (as you can see I got some grease on the damper after lubing the holes for the bolts )

 

Does this mount at a different spot on the G than the Z cause I could have swore I've seen them mounted from the strut tower on Z's and this doesn't appear to be even close to that.

 

^I'm not sure about the Z but I've seen them there too on some Z's. On the G they make relocate one ground wire to the coolant hose bracket.

 

so does it help reduce the vibration on the shifter while you're driving on the freeway?

 

^Yes it doe4s. i have no more vibration in the shifter and also my tranny rattle/chatter has quieted down quite much

 

cool. i need to get this mod. always wondered if it made a difference.

 

I have had mine on my AT for 2 years now.

A+

 

hmm i was looking into this..wanna help me install if i get it?

 

nice review. although i have to say i didint feel and torque

all i felt was a little bit more vibrations....


im glad yours helpd though!

 

Yeah I can give you a hand. Just PM me here or on Driver (whenever it gets back up)

 

because of this thread i'm buying one on friday.....thanks!!!

 

I think I'm going to get a Topspeed one. Less than 1/2 the price of the Stillen, and works the same. Locals that have it gave great reviews.

 

where did you get this for 85?

 

+1!!!

 

Your probably thinking about the Stillen master brake cylinder dampner, it mounts to the drivers side strut bar.

I have both Stillen products, great low cost mods with a performance difference.

 

bump for the hook-up!