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Old 07-16-2009 | 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by THE Z MAN,Jul 14 2009, 08:21 PM
hey does anyone have a spoon engine torque damper installed or had one installed?

i wanted to know if it actually does these things:

Greatly improved off-the line acceleration.
Reduced wheel hop.
Improved vehicle stability.
Reduced shock loads on driveline components.
Smoother shifting.
Reduced wear on exhaust system joints.
Less transmission vibration to the driver compared to polyurethane dampers.

thanks

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Old 07-17-2009 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by S2KSuzuka,Jul 15 2009, 05:02 PM
I have one that isn't installed yet. I have the puddymod bracket for the car side, but with the Vortech, I haven't figured out how to attach it to the motor.

got any ideas?
I wanted to add one too but....

Here's the problem with S/C cars, at least on the Comptech. There isn't that "perfect spot" since the sandwich plate takes up that whole area. I really don't think it's designed to be used as a mounting point for the stresses of a torque damper either. Am I missing something?

Old 07-17-2009 | 05:54 PM
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I believe the mounting hole is to be used for removing the motor... So, yes, it is designed to hold load. Its also a decent sized bolt too...

I have one installed on my turbo s2000... I used the Spoon strut mount, and just zip-tied that end of the fuse box to the damper...



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Old 07-18-2009 | 02:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Jano,Jul 17 2009, 09:29 PM
I wanted to add one too but....

Here's the problem with S/C cars, at least on the Comptech. There isn't that "perfect spot" since the sandwich plate takes up that whole area. I really don't think it's designed to be used as a mounting point for the stresses of a torque damper either. Am I missing something?

similar issue with the Vortech. We need someone to fabricate a bracket so we can use the same mounting point as the SC brackets. It has to be a shorter bracket due to the SC brackets depth. When I put the puddymount in, I moved the ETD mounting point back 3/4" to help compensate. Just haven't had time to see about fabricating the engine side bracket.
Old 07-18-2009 | 09:37 AM
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My engine would vibrate so much from my itbs that after an hour driving, my hands would be sore as if I was mowing my lawn with a push lawnmower. I got the spoon etd and it made it sooo much better.
Old 07-18-2009 | 10:31 AM
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I'm sure I could fab up an engine side mount for you FI guys but, I would need a car for about an hour to make a template.
Old 07-18-2009 | 02:29 PM
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Ben,

If I head up that way I would be happy to give you my car to make the template. I'm guessing you would need both a Vortech and a Comptech and would probably need to make a bracket for each..
Old 07-18-2009 | 03:52 PM
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I can take all the measurements and pictures you need, but it's a bit of a drive for me up to you Ben. Maybe the next big event mid-state!

I would definitely buy one if you made it though.
Old 07-18-2009 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Jano,Jul 18 2009, 06:52 PM
I can take all the measurements and pictures you need, but it's a bit of a drive for me up to you Ben. Maybe the next big event mid-state!

I would definitely buy one if you made it though.
A meet or event would be a good place to make the template
Old 11-23-2010 | 02:58 AM
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I would also like to get a bracket for my Vortech!

Any news?


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