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12-21-2006, 01:21 PM

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Anyone using a TQ strap , to hold the LS! motor from twisting?

I am looking into a TQ ratchet strap or other method to keep the motor from twisting and causing my FLP long tube header -Y-pipe from hitting the flore board.

i like to find out where you mounted it to and where you go it and what type you are using.
Thank you for your help

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12-21-2006, 01:53 PM

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No need to use a tq strap. If you are still using the stock motor mounts replace at least the drivers side one with a polyurethane one. That what I did on my car and it solved the y-pipe banging problems. Hope this helps.

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poly motor mounts FTW...it's a pain in the *** but well worth it

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poly mount drivers side x3

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Yes with poly motor mounts. Mine were completely destroyed. Im glad I did them when i was swapping out the heads. No more banging of the Y.....

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i did poly mounts and never had a banging

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spohn solids and never move again

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spohn solids and never move again

I bet the vibrations knock the fillings out of your teeth too though...

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naa it grows on ya

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poly mount drivers side x3

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I am looking into a TQ ratchet strap or other method to keep the motor from twisting and causing my FLP long tube header -Y-pipe from hitting the flore board.

i like to find out where you mounted it to and where you go it and what type you are using.
Thank you for your help

I mounted mine to the drivers side head on a rod end and then welded a bracket to the fram rail just below it with another rod end and then used a threaded sleeve to allow it to adjust for rigidity. I wouldnt recommend daily driving with it though.

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Poly mounts are nice. They'll fix ur problem and make the throttle response feel a lil more 'solid'... wellllll... maybe that one was in my head lol

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I run one at the track. Hooked to the altenator bracket and wrapped around the k-member.

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You can put some radiator hose between your y-pipe and your floorboard and it will stop the banging. Much easier than dealing with motor mounts.

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Poly motor mounts, or even solid's. Lots of guys run the solid motor mounts and don't report any ill effects (to my disbelief, untill I read the same thing over and over).

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I just ordered a Mufflex bump stop from Thunder racing

am going in stall it and see how it works, it suspose to stop 95% of most cases of long tube Y-pipe hitting the floor board.

Its on there web sight under Exhaust accesarys

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I just ordered a Mufflex bump stop from Thunder racing

am going in stall it and see how it works, it suspose to stop 95% of most cases of long tube Y-pipe hitting the floor board.

Its on there web sight under Exhaust accesarys

Well it's not worked on a bunch of people's setups as they've posted about it on here.

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From the way it looks on my Car it should work fine,
Mine is not smashing the floor it is just hitting slightly on roll out ,
it vibrates the floor a little

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I just ordered a Mufflex bump stop from Thunder racing

am going in stall it and see how it works, it suspose to stop 95% of most cases of long tube Y-pipe hitting the floor board.

Its on there web sight under Exhaust accesarys

Don't buy it that was the biggest waste of money ever.

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Why not
It secures the y-pipe , even if it dont work 100% it still will support the y-pipe

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