SELLSZ06

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I know this has been asked and answered before but what at are the differences between the UMI, BMR and Spohn torque arms? Vibration, handling,noise maintanance, performance, etc. Which is better for street car with about 600rwhp that will see limited drag time?

Korben

That's a loaded question. First, are you referring to the tranny mounted Spohn TA or the floorpan mounted one?

Cal

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If you're talking about the tranny mount version, they are all virtually the same, except that some are adjustable. They only differ in cost and finish. The cheapest tranny mount is the ADDCO TA, but it's not powder coated, just painted.

SELLSZ06

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I heard that the tranny mounted one are really loud inside.

DONAIMIAN

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cheapest ive seen is the non adjustable BMR going for 220. Im holding out for UMI to make the change to their tranny mounted unit.

UMI Performance

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Cal, this is the only Torque Arm I know made by Addco and I think I have it beaten in price at $289.99

http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...h.asp&N=400048

However it says Powder Coated and you mentioned it was painted, maybe there is another one out there or it has changed recently.

Ryan

DONAIMIAN

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I just looked at the one too, lol.

SELLSZ06

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so which of these puts down more power, which is louder? for a car thats 600rwhp iam guessing I have to go with adj. and tranny mount

Cal

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The ADDCO TA I have is painted a hammer tone silver that scrapes off pretty easy. The cost was in the $250 range, but it could have been as much as $289, I'll have to check my reciept. It is adjustable; I don't think it would be worth it to install a non-adjustble one, then you can't set the pinion angle. I got it from Strano Performance.

My guess is any of them would handle 600 hp. The kind that mount to the tranny in a poly bushing don't make any noise, but is very important to keep that poly bushing lubed.

Korben

TRanny mounted ones are not loud ata ll. They don't make noise. Floorpan mounted ones, like the Spohn TA are loud. People will argue between all of the torque arms but many will agree that it provides the best transfer in power but you pay for it with noise.

People have also broken the tailshaft off of transmissions before using tranny mounted torque arms, but it is very rare........

JGA

Hi
If you plan on a tranny mount torque arm, the problem with the Spohn is it does not fit very well. I bought one for my 98 and it did not clear the factory Y pipe. I then installed Mac headers and a Mac Y pipe and I still could not get it on. I replaced it with a BMR unit that fit perfectly.

JA

Hugger Z

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If you are running high power and 600hp seems high, you may want to consider the floormount torque arm. If you stick with the tranny mount design, you risk damaging or cracking the tailshaft of the transmission. I am look at a floormount design now as my tranny tailshaft seal has worn out and I am basically stock.

MeentSS02

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What change would that be?

BMR Suspension

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We offer a full length adjustable torque arm with our relocation bracket. This set up provides the best of both worlds. A long torque arm for handling and it is relocated off the transmission to relieve the load from the tailshaft for drag racing. The interior noise from this combination is a very minimal compared to the tunnel mounted torque arms. This torque arm and relocation kit is a proven performer in Rodney's(smokin01ta) car https://ls1tech.com/forums/drag-racing-results/408659-heres-cam-only-videos-10-281-run-wheelies.html
let me know if you have any questions regarding our product line I will be more than happy to answer them

Lee Spicher
lee@bmrfabrication.com
(813)986-9302

Aaron's 00 TA

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I have the Spohn and the ground clearance sucks and it is extremely loud.

Does anyone have the Global West traklink?

bmfcamaro

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spohn does make two versions of floor pan mounts. one version is better for ground clearance. they are loud but when you see it in your hands you will understand that they are bad @ss

Red Cell

I have the UMI chassis mount T/A hooked to a ford 9" and Spohn rear drag swaybar.
no ground clearance issues. my car is lowered with LG coil-overs and everything is perfect.

Turbo LS1 SS

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i got the spohn adj tranny mount.....love it...havent had problems...puttin down some good power....

had the crossmember mount with the hump for LT's to go thru, but it was so close to the ground i couldnt get outa the garage, so that went back immediately

DrkPhx

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I have the older style Spohn tunnel mount TA. It's a 2-pc design and the crossmember is square tubing instead of the newer tubular style. Compared to the newer style mine does seem to have more ground clearance, bit it still sits low. I found the key to minimizing the road noise was correct pinion angle.

Viper

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No one runs the Random Tech tq arm anymore?

I've had one for 4 years in the car, no noise, set at -2, gives me awesome hookup.