6-speed engine torque damper installed
#121
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Ok, how the hell do you remove the stock part? I turned the nuts on the top of it and they kept turning. Used vice grips to hold the bushing and everything else that was turning in place and turned it and still no progress. Should the entire top and bottom bracket be removed or should I just be removing the stock dampener?
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Originally Posted by CL-Future
Ok, how the hell do you remove the stock part? I turned the nuts on the top of it and they kept turning. Used vice grips to hold the bushing and everything else that was turning in place and turned it and still no progress. Should the entire top and bottom bracket be removed or should I just be removing the stock dampener?
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Thanks Distorted. I won't have time to try again until next weekend but I'm sure what you said will work, I didn't think of that, I thought it was part of what I was supposed to be turning. I'll make sure to have a 6 pack of Corona as well
#124
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i just got two of these in today!!! hoping to do this soon. from what i understand i got two 3" bolts one for the front and one for the rear. also picked up some extra nuts and washer just in case. what exactly is it that i need to tighten on the inside of this piece? also does it matter what year civic? reason i ask is bc i ordered the one on this thread but they sent me what looks like the other model but with the "2" crossed out and a "1" hand written in to represent the year i ordered. is there reason to be concerned or it really does not make a difference. i guess i'll find out when i do the install.
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Originally Posted by m733l
i just got two of these in today!!! hoping to do this soon. from what i understand i got two 3" bolts one for the front and one for the rear. also picked up some extra nuts and washer just in case. what exactly is it that i need to tighten on the inside of this piece? also does it matter what year civic? reason i ask is bc i ordered the one on this thread but they sent me what looks like the other model but with the "2" crossed out and a "1" hand written in to represent the year i ordered. is there reason to be concerned or it really does not make a difference. i guess i'll find out when i do the install.
#127
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Originally Posted by J32A26MT
i dunno what the difference is...are both of them the same? what you need to do to tighten the inside is loosen the nuts at the top of the damper, and then tighten the top one first until its tight, then the bottom one to lock it in place, its pretty easy to figure out once you loosen it up. hopefully i explained that correctly, just read through this thread a couple times, theres lots of information in here, Good luck!
#129
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Originally Posted by sinfulj32
which is better, to have the front one or the back one. i only ordered one but until i get the second one i was wondering if i'll notice more on the front or rear
100% on sure on that one. If you place it in the front alone like I have a few times, it will break like a twig. The design is thus much better suited with the rod being pushed in and not pulled on, hence the rear being the prefered position, unless you can do both which seems to lessen the load on the front unit.
I just replaced my front one and after noticing that it moves in place (you can twist it, pull it up and down a tad etc).
Still waiting on my poly mounts. Those dampeners can only cover up bad engine mounts Got to replace my rear one and the fronts going out too).
Has anyone else noticed how the car feels different when starting, you know... the way the engine moves when started, not saying its good or bad just different.
#131
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Originally Posted by CLS6SpeedNupe
Bought to get these, do I order the one for the 92-95 civic of 96-00? also to get the front and rear would I just be ordering 2 kits?
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Originally Posted by Accord_V6_400m
THE BACK!!
100% on sure on that one. If you place it in the front alone like I have a few times, it will break like a twig. The design is thus much better suited with the rod being pushed in and not pulled on, hence the rear being the prefered position, unless you can do both which seems to lessen the load on the front unit.
I just replaced my front one and after noticing that it moves in place (you can twist it, pull it up and down a tad etc).
Still waiting on my poly mounts. Those dampeners can only cover up bad engine mounts Got to replace my rear one and the fronts going out too).
Has anyone else noticed how the car feels different when starting, you know... the way the engine moves when started, not saying its good or bad just different.
100% on sure on that one. If you place it in the front alone like I have a few times, it will break like a twig. The design is thus much better suited with the rod being pushed in and not pulled on, hence the rear being the prefered position, unless you can do both which seems to lessen the load on the front unit.
I just replaced my front one and after noticing that it moves in place (you can twist it, pull it up and down a tad etc).
Still waiting on my poly mounts. Those dampeners can only cover up bad engine mounts Got to replace my rear one and the fronts going out too).
Has anyone else noticed how the car feels different when starting, you know... the way the engine moves when started, not saying its good or bad just different.
#133
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Originally Posted by J32A26MT
I agree, the front one moved around and got loose and even came unscrewed when it was the only one i had in. even now with both of them it gets loose sometimes. i find i have to reach in there and hand-tighten both of them every now and then, or after a couple burnouts to make sure they're still tight. WHERE CAN YOU GET POLY MOUNTS FOR THE 6 SPEED? i didn't know they made them!! or i would have done that before even thiinking about these dampers. please let me know where you ordered yours and how long it took your mounts to go (how many miles). Thanks! its springs/headers/CAI/pulley on the way for me!!
The mounts are $400 +shipping/paypal fees. You get both front and back, and they have a lifetime warranty on them. You can get them in three different types of stiffness street, race or drag.
Even with the dampener that I had, up front, I still want to get the engien mounts since the dampeners will try to compensate for my busted engine mount, those stock mounts dont last long at all probably half a year at most, at least for me. The rear mount is busted from underneath and the front one is leaking a little.
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Originally Posted by Allout
Here's another place that sells them for $60 plus shipping:
http://www.weaksauceparts.com/store/...p?cat=311&js=n
http://www.weaksauceparts.com/store/...p?cat=311&js=n
#137
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just installed front and rear
so i finished the intallation of both front and back dampers. it definitely holds that motor in place and puts power down. however, i noticed while i'm inside the car at idle, the car vibrates consistently with the motor. it is pretty damn annoying. it makes things in the cabin rattle that didn't rattle before. true the stock dampers were alot softer but at least my car didn't rattle. my guess is that because the nrg's are stiffer than stock it causes the car to pick up the vibrations of the motor. those with this upgrade, did you or do you notice the same thing? and do you just put up with it? or is there something else that is wrong? please help cuz i would rather put it back to stock and not deal with the vibrating/rattling in the cabin? thanks
#138
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Originally Posted by m733l
so i finished the intallation of both front and back dampers. it definitely holds that motor in place and puts power down. however, i noticed while i'm inside the car at idle, the car vibrates consistently with the motor. it is pretty damn annoying. it makes things in the cabin rattle that didn't rattle before. true the stock dampers were alot softer but at least my car didn't rattle. my guess is that because the nrg's are stiffer than stock it causes the car to pick up the vibrations of the motor. those with this upgrade, did you or do you notice the same thing? and do you just put up with it? or is there something else that is wrong? please help cuz i would rather put it back to stock and not deal with the vibrating/rattling in the cabin? thanks
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Originally Posted by CLS6SpeedNupe
wow I hope some people put in some more input on this rattle thing before i get them and make the mistake.
#141
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Originally Posted by CL-Future
I've only replaced the front so far. Been too lazy to do the rear but I haven't noticed any more rattle than usual...
I've seen a CL-S auto on here with the damper hooked up to the OEM strut bar and he used polyurethane bushings to make the rattle sound go away.
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Originally Posted by GreenMachine
I would think that a polyurethane bushing might do the trick.
I've seen a CL-S auto on here with the damper hooked up to the OEM strut bar and he used polyurethane bushings to make the rattle sound go away.
I've seen a CL-S auto on here with the damper hooked up to the OEM strut bar and he used polyurethane bushings to make the rattle sound go away.
#143
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Originally Posted by GreenMachine
I would think that a polyurethane bushing might do the trick.
I've seen a CL-S auto on here with the damper hooked up to the OEM strut bar and he used polyurethane bushings to make the rattle sound go away.
I've seen a CL-S auto on here with the damper hooked up to the OEM strut bar and he used polyurethane bushings to make the rattle sound go away.
#144
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Originally Posted by CL-Future
Yeah now that you mention it, are those experiencing rattles using the rubber bushings or just all nuts and washers? (I remember someone posting a pic of a setup like this) I used like 3 or 4 rubber bushings, 2 on the top and 2 on the underside of the mounting bracket. That may dampen the rattles a little....
4 bushings? did you re-use the stock bushings? and you probably use a longer bolt, right? i thought of doing so but my concern is that the bolt is already long and if i get a longer one i am afraid that it might snap under severe driving. i noticed the stock damper have a bushing on the bottom. is there someway i can mount some bushings to the bottom? or maybe i just need to break them in a bit?
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Originally Posted by m733l
4 bushings? did you re-use the stock bushings? and you probably use a longer bolt, right? i thought of doing so but my concern is that the bolt is already long and if i get a longer one i am afraid that it might snap under severe driving. i noticed the stock damper have a bushing on the bottom. is there someway i can mount some bushings to the bottom? or maybe i just need to break them in a bit?
All this talk about how effective the rear one is will get me in the garage this weekend.
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Originally Posted by m733l
i replaced the front first and didn't notice anything different. once i got the rears on......holy crap
year i hear the rear is what makes the biggest difference
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not familiar with any rattling, maybe you screwed them in too tight and the engine's vibrations are being absorbed to the car. there definetly shouldn't be any vibration with these installed correctly.
I thought you were referring to mount bushings, i didn't know you replaced the entire mounts, thats expensive, does energy suspension make any inserts for the 6MT??
I thought you were referring to mount bushings, i didn't know you replaced the entire mounts, thats expensive, does energy suspension make any inserts for the 6MT??
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And please some feedback. Sounds like this mod from what I've read is great for wheel hop, but bad for ride comfort. And then after it's done you need to poly your mounts to get it smooth again.
On top of that now you need 2? Not just the front? And they come loose?
I'm doing a bunch of small upgrades that have come up to my car, but not sure on this 1.
Also, where is that other damper mod? The 1 where it was attached to the power steering pump.
On top of that now you need 2? Not just the front? And they come loose?
I'm doing a bunch of small upgrades that have come up to my car, but not sure on this 1.
Also, where is that other damper mod? The 1 where it was attached to the power steering pump.
#154
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Originally Posted by Blasted69
Can someone please write up an exact parts list of what is needed beyond what is included in the kit? I would really appreciate it.
i have not had any trouble with mine coming loose. this alone did not cure wheel hop at all. and i don't see how filling the mounts will increase the ride smoothness..??
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Originally Posted by fuzzy02CLS
And please some feedback. Sounds like this mod from what I've read is great for wheel hop, but bad for ride comfort. And then after it's done you need to poly your mounts to get it smooth again.
On top of that now you need 2? Not just the front? And they come loose?
I'm doing a bunch of small upgrades that have come up to my car, but not sure on this 1.
Also, where is that other damper mod? The 1 where it was attached to the power steering pump.
On top of that now you need 2? Not just the front? And they come loose?
I'm doing a bunch of small upgrades that have come up to my car, but not sure on this 1.
Also, where is that other damper mod? The 1 where it was attached to the power steering pump.
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has anyone else done this mod on the front AND back ? and can comment on the additional harshness and vibration ? it would make sense that there would be an increase on this, as the old dampers 'absorbed' it while the new ones 'transfer' it..
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Originally Posted by m733l
i've done both front and back...it's pretty noticeable. i planning on puttong the oem back on as soon as i find some time.