Torque strap or solid motor mount? Pics added
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03/15/15 05:50 PM
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70 Challenger with 340. ****pics at bottom of post**** My speedometer cable is binding as a result of my 518 OD install. I need to keep the engine from "rolling over" under torque. I'm thinking a torque strap would do the trick. Probably would be an easier install compared to a solid motor mount. http://www.engine-swaps.com/Pages/ProductsType/TorqueStraps.htmlI'm open to all suggestions, what do you think?
Last edited by cnxt; 04/04/15 03:32 PM.
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Re: Torque strap or solid motor mount?
[Re: pinkmeepmeep]
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03/15/15 09:15 PM
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I definitely vote for torque strap. I tried solid motor mounts and it felt like my teeth were going to rattle out. Way more vibration and noise. I used mitey mounts and Schumacher torque strap. It was kinda pricey, but it has worked well for me.
cause you only need one on the drivers side the other side leave the stock one on....
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Re: Torque strap or solid motor mount?
[Re: BDW]
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03/15/15 09:22 PM
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I just use a turn buckle from the hardware store. Bolt one end to the head and use a long bolt to the K member on the other end. I leave about 3/4" slack between the bolt head and the K member. That way I can watch the Shaker move, but have the security of a solid stop. And there is no vibration that way, either.
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Re: Torque strap or solid motor mount?
[Re: 383man]
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03/18/15 02:10 AM
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I disagree about the solid mount on the drivers side. I dont run road courses but I drive it on the street all the time and I have been doint it for many years with never a problem.
Agreed...
After 20 years...
And 20,000 miles of all kinds of driving...
The OEM style mounts, along with a 'custom' strap, is doing just fine...
No way I'd run solids on a street car...
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Re: Torque strap or solid motor mount?
[Re: Rob C]
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03/18/15 03:18 PM
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I've tried poly style mounts over the years and there's definitely a noticeable vibration with them. No way I'd even consider a solid mount for a street car. I have a poly trans mount in my trans am now, it was 60 cheaper and in stock when I need it, but not sure I'd use one again.
68 Road Runner, 69 Belvedere, 71 Challenger Vert 340 barracuda, 01 Ram CTD, 95 Ram, 04 Ram, 85 Daytona turbo Z 66 GTO, 06 Magnum RT AWD. 07 Ram CTD, 07 Ram
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