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Old Jan 19, 2009, 06:28 AM
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Motor Mount VS Torque Stiffy Damper

If i had to choose only to buy one, the motor mount or the damper which one to buy?
which one is more effective? all i want is less movement in engine compartment, less wheel hop, and precise shifts. which one does all of this better?



Old Jan 19, 2009, 06:34 AM
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Motor mount easily. Get the front mount to start. Easy install and cheaper than a stiffy.
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Originally Posted by lexat20
Motor mount easily. Get the front mount to start. Easy install and cheaper than a stiffy.
but the stiffy looks "cool"
Old Jan 19, 2009, 06:37 AM
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your going to need more then 1 motor mount to do it rt...however thats the rt solution. you will need the frt, and then at least both sides. installation isn that bad and price is good for the urethane mounts.
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the whole set of the motor mounts are like $350
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I was debating this as well. I'm probably going to do both anyway.
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Originally Posted by Import Junky
I was debating this as well. I'm probably going to do both anyway.
but if you only had to go with one? which would you go with
Old Jan 19, 2009, 06:47 AM
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i have all motor mounts and they are great. the only bad thing is that it will shake your kidneys out. lol
Old Jan 19, 2009, 06:53 AM
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Man, u just need to change the front and the rear.
Only 85$ @ Buschur

If u want to spend more, buy the Lightweight Center Member + the rear mount
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I did the lower mount a few weeks ago. It has made a very pronounced improvement in the shift quality of my evo. I recommend starting with this and see if you need further improvement. Plus its really simple to do.
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You don't need anything other than the front/tranny mount. I broke two of them Stiffythingies before replacing the front one and no trouble since.
Leave the sides and read mounts stock if you don't want extra vibrations.
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Originally Posted by jmmairborne
i have all motor mounts and they are great. the only bad thing is that it will shake your kidneys out. lol
shake my kidney?!
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The Avid set of motor mounts has a durometer rating of 75A rather than 90A like the rest --- it'll provide much less vibration. The set of 3 has been marketing on Evom for 310 shipped. Good stuff, and since it's aluminum, you'll save a few pounds as well!
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Originally Posted by Tsurugi-san
The Avid set of motor mounts has a durometer rating of 75A rather than 90A like the rest --- it'll provide much less vibration. The set of 3 has been marketing on Evom for 310 shipped. Good stuff, and since it's aluminum, you'll save a few pounds as well!
how much of a difference would it make in my 1/4 mile times?
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^^^ About the same improvement as you'd get from a good cup of coffee.


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