Esanchez8701

Does anyone have an engine torque damper for a 2005 acura tsx ?


Thanks

04-6mt-atx

iTrader: (2)

Check the FS section here and on the other TSX forum. They seem to pop up often b/c too many people buy one and then realize that it does create more cabin vibration than they can tolerate. If nothing else, check the forum vendors; I think an ETD goes for $135-150 new

Tangoman

I have one. I have had it disconnected for years because truly it is horrible from an NVH standpoint. It is almost tolerable during the summer, if you don't need to run AC. In the winter though, with a cold engine, don't use it.

Esanchez8701

Wow great advice in that case i might need a motor mount now sure yet but my car shakes in the front i just did my plugs too mmmm

Tangoman

Yea, if your car is shaking in the front, you MUST get it fixed by replacing your broken motor mount. The ETD will not take over for an engine mount.

Excelerate

iTrader: (1)

Ingalls makes an ETD for the first gen TSX:

http://store.excelerateperformance.c.../i-174845.aspx

Esanchez8701

Dude I really think that it could be the plugs. Im at 55k and before i changed my plugs my car didnt shake at all. I got ngk laser iridium plugs and they come pre gapped I checked by using my gapper. Now I get shaking when I am in second gear and I punch it between 3000 rpm and 4000 rpm. I will purchase a front motor mount just in case better to be safe then sorry

Esanchez8701

My car shakes when I am in second gear and its between 4000 to 5000 rpms. Even in third gear thats where I feel the problem. Do you still think its the motor mount ?

Tangoman

Yes, I think you should have it checked out. One thing is for sure, an engine torque damper WILL NOT fix the problem.

Esanchez8701

Will do today im leavin work at 3 early dismisal then headin to the mechanic

Esanchez8701

Thank you for your advice and info i appreciate it Merry Christmas guys !!

conig

iTrader: (1)

does the front mount go bad often?

Mine has picked up a vibration when at stop lights, if I put the car in neutral it stops but if I just hold the AT with the brake its pretty rough.

Tangoman

Not sure, but there are people on here who have had engine mount problems.

lilcow418

there are alot of pros and cons to stiffening the engine up pros are u get less wheel hop and less engine movement so it can help pull off the cons are u do get alot of vibration in the car but thats something u can get used to i mean i got an Ingalls stiffy and custom one off Hond-R billet engine mounts that cost me just over £1000 but imo its worth doing