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Old 01-09-2008, 09:53 PM
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I came across this torque damper and I was wondering what u guys thought about it. I'm thinking about getting it instead of messing w/ a prothane motor mount swap(it seems a HELL of a lot easier to install, and I would think similar results?) The title on their website states that it is for a LS1 GTO, but will it work for an LS1 in a Fbody? Thanks in advance for any info.
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http://www.gravanatuning.com/applica...FREE_SHIPPING_
Old 01-09-2008, 11:03 PM
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Looks cool, wonder where exactly it mounts to. How much do motor mounts usually run
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I have never used them so I can't say for sure. But two things; it doesn't say anything about bolt-on/direct replacement installation. Which to me means that you'll have to make you're own brackets. Also, for that price you can get solid mounts, which are not hard to install.
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Originally Posted by Titanws6
Looks cool, wonder where exactly it mounts to. How much do motor mounts usually run
Prothanes ~$50, solids ~$150.
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I have never used them so I can't say for sure. But two things; it doesn't say anything about bolt-on/direct replacement installation. Which to me means that you'll have to make you're own brackets. Also, for that price you can get solid mounts, which are not hard to install.

Are solid motor mounts easier to install than the prothane mounts?
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Are solid motor mounts easier to install than the prothane mounts?
They install the same...but one is solid....
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I've heard the solid mounts are easier to install...mainly because you don't have to pry the crap out of them to get them to line up.
I can say from experience that the poly mounts aren't fun...but they are worth the effort.
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That's nothing new. Do a search for a torque strap and you'll see many guys have used a similar concept.
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Are solid motor mounts easier to install than the prothane mounts?
A little easier, only because it's a direct replacement. You don't have to seperate the mount and install the inserts.
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"I can say from experience that the poly mounts aren't fun...but they are worth the effort"

poly mounts had no ill-effects on my car. i noticed no added vibration. even after i installed the cam.

and the ARE worth the effort.




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