torque damper?

[civic2fast4u]

Hi guys just wanted to know if fitting a torque damper to a standard 200bhp ctr will make any noticeable difference to acceleration responsiveness?

 

[Loxy]

Not really.

It will help with wheel hop and gear changes might feel a bit more precise.

Vibrations though the cabin are something to consider. I personally liked it, make it feel edgier.

 

[civic2fast4u]

only £60 odd quid at the end of the day i guess. Are they easy to fit?

 

[dotty]

Try the search, it's been covered!

 

[JamesT]

Engine mounts over ETD any day.

And I'm talking actual mounts, not inserts.

 

[civic2fast4u]

How much are they? Are they not a complete pain in the ass to put in?

 

[JamesT]

Expensive.

And more difficult to fit than an ETD yes. I've seen an ETD in action when a car was on a dyno, and it only stops one side of the engine moving. Crap.

 

[civic2fast4u]

yeah i can imagine thats true, shame you couldnt fit 2 ETD's either side. When you say expensive, how much? I dont think it would be worth doing on a 200bhp ctr if its that much hassle to install.

 

[newannaive]

Inserts are a better option, front back and gearbox. Vibes aren't too bad, doesn't completely eliminate wheel hop like a proper kit would, but it is a vast improvement over stock.

 

[civic2fast4u]

what would need to be done to install either inserts or mounts? does the engine have to be lifted or taken out?

 

[JamesT]

I'd have inserts over an ETD every day.

 

[JamesT]

what would need to be done to install either inserts or mounts? does the engine have to be lifted or taken out?

No, just the mounts undone and the inserts popped in.

 

[civic2fast4u]

so, give me a rough idea on price?

 

[newannaive]

Front and rear inserts are an hour or so labour at any garage, gearbox mount can be done on the drive with a couple of spanners (the metal kind, not the useless mates kind)

 

[JamesT]

To have decent access, the subframe needs to be dropped a bit, I wouldn't want to tackle the job on axle stands.

 

[civic2fast4u]

I wouldn't want to tackle the job on axle stands.[/QUOTE]

I was just thinking that!!
Might wait untill im running a higher bhp before adding mounts etc, dont think it will make a great deal of difference to a standard ctr

 

[newannaive]

It does, oem mounts suck balls.

 

[civic2fast4u]

It does, oem mounts suck balls.

haha, no ones given me a rough idea on how much it will cost to replace them??

 

[JamesT]

Inserts are about £25. Labour about £60.

 

[newannaive]

I just told you, front and rear mounts are an hour or so labour at any garage...I'm afraid I don't know your local garages labour rate so i can't give exact figures. Gearbox mount can be done easy at home, remove airbox, lean in engine bay and undo some stuff...simples.