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Old Dec 24, 2005, 05:31 PM
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Engine mount vs Torque Damper
Which one is better and why.

The Front engine mount is soo much cheaper but how hard is it to install?

I like the Idea of adjustability and the "bling factor" of the Damper but I also like the Idea of paying 40 bucks for a front mount.
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Old Dec 24, 2005, 05:31 PM
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Engine mount cheaper, But ***** to install!

Damper Expensive, Easy to install

Mount is real Fix

Damper is Bandaid
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Originally Posted by Phenix_fyah
Engine mount cheaper, But ***** to install!

Damper Expensive, Easy to install

Mount is real Fix

Damper is Bandaid
that sums it up pretty good

my wr damper felt useful for a day
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Old Dec 24, 2005, 05:43 PM
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i did both. ingalls stiffy and forge front mount
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how hard would it be to install the poly mount without a press?
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I did a front mount on 5.slow's car in about 15min without a press just with hand tools you don't need anything more than that.
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Just go with the engine mount, you won't regret it
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Is there really any downside to upgrading the engine mounts? I read that it makes the car shake a little more.. Any thoughts?

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I highly doubt the mounts could make the car shake too much more than it does...considering the frame should be stiff enough to be able to keep the engine still...maybe if you were sitting still and revving it it might shake a little
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Sorry for not reading or searching on this, but hope a simple yes or no will suffice...

Do the 06 Evo IX's have different/upgraded motor mounts or do they require the same aftermarket love as the previous evos?

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Originally Posted by Phenix_fyah
Engine mount cheaper, But ***** to install!

Damper Expensive, Easy to install

Mount is real Fix

Damper is Bandaid
Yep, hes right.

It all depends on how much effort you wanna put into it.
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Originally Posted by Mayhew333
Which one is better and why.

The Front engine mount is soo much cheaper but how hard is it to install?

I like the Idea of adjustability and the "bling factor" of the Damper but I also like the Idea of paying 40 bucks for a front mount.
seeing as how I already broke my cheap **** weapon-R/ingalls/stiffy engine dampener, I think the motor mounts are a better solution.

much harder to install however....
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Old Dec 26, 2005, 08:23 AM
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is there a "how to" for the front mount?
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Old Dec 26, 2005, 01:14 PM
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bump
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is there a "how to" for the front mount?
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https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=170862
Here is a how-to its in the thread.
By the way its not that hard to install the front engine mount.
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