Quality ENGINE TORQUE STRAP >> Ramchargers selling one yet?
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Quality ENGINE TORQUE STRAP >> Ramchargers selling one yet? "Well, we have TQ straps that we use for Grand Nationals. They dont have the probs guys are having with the homemade ones".
"If I can make it work then it may be something I can bring to the LS1 market for us guys with semi large to large cams".
Dave - Ramchargers
1998 WS6 TA #207
1998 Regal GS
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Ramchargers posted this a few months ago. They were looking into making a quality engine torque strap. Has anyone heard anything more about this? I am in Korea, so I have not really had the opportunity to call them on the phone about this. I did, just send them an e-mail. Hopefully he will answer it.
I think you folks that use FLP headers (BANGING) all could benifit from a quality torque strap.
Anyone use anything that is a clean install and effective?
Thanks,
Ron
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<small>[ December 24, 2002, 02:53 AM: Message edited by: Kimchee and Rice ]</small>
"If I can make it work then it may be something I can bring to the LS1 market for us guys with semi large to large cams".
Dave - Ramchargers
1998 WS6 TA #207
1998 Regal GS
_______________________________________________
Ramchargers posted this a few months ago. They were looking into making a quality engine torque strap. Has anyone heard anything more about this? I am in Korea, so I have not really had the opportunity to call them on the phone about this. I did, just send them an e-mail. Hopefully he will answer it.
I think you folks that use FLP headers (BANGING) all could benifit from a quality torque strap.
Anyone use anything that is a clean install and effective?
Thanks,
Ron
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<small>[ December 24, 2002, 02:53 AM: Message edited by: Kimchee and Rice ]</small>
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Re: Quality ENGINE TORQUE STRAP >> Ramchargers selling one yet? Well, I don't know how "intriguing" a torque strap can be, but it resembles a small cargo tie down strap with a ratchet. You may have seen something similar at Wallmart, etc.
It's placed and tightened up between the drivers side of the engine and the frame. It keeps the engine from lifting up (torque effect) on the drivers side.
Some are made with a metal rod, but these introduce vibrations in the car. With that type, the engine cannot move at all. Not a good idea.
The best ones are like I discribed above, which is made from a strong heavy nylon strap.
You will find these used on at least 90% of all modified Buick GNs. Thats a fact.
Ron,
It's placed and tightened up between the drivers side of the engine and the frame. It keeps the engine from lifting up (torque effect) on the drivers side.
Some are made with a metal rod, but these introduce vibrations in the car. With that type, the engine cannot move at all. Not a good idea.
The best ones are like I discribed above, which is made from a strong heavy nylon strap.
You will find these used on at least 90% of all modified Buick GNs. Thats a fact.
Ron,
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Re: Quality ENGINE TORQUE STRAP >> Ramchargers selling one yet? Little trivia...
Even back in the late 50s early 60s, they sometimes would install a steel chain which would do the same basic thing. Old versions of the "torque strap" go back a long long way. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Even back in the late 50s early 60s, they sometimes would install a steel chain which would do the same basic thing. Old versions of the "torque strap" go back a long long way. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Re: Quality ENGINE TORQUE STRAP >> Ramchargers selling one yet? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Kimchee and Rice:
<strong> Well, I don't know how "intriguing" a torque strap can be, </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I would like to discuss this further over a sparkling clear bottle of spring water, Ron. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> Intriguing... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Eric
<strong> Well, I don't know how "intriguing" a torque strap can be, </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I would like to discuss this further over a sparkling clear bottle of spring water, Ron. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> Intriguing... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Eric
