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Nads Goes From Limp To Stiff - Energy Suspension Motor Mounts and Ingalls Torque Damper Install

PROJECT RSX PART V11: ADDING ENERGY MOTOR MOUNTS AND AN INGALLS STIFFY ENGINE TORQUE DAMPER

By Carter Jung, Photography by John Naderi

Ever since Nads got his car back with the new Toda internals, he's been nothing but Persian smiles. That is, until his motor made an unnatural clunking noise not much different than a really wet fart. Upon investigating the sound, the source appeared to be from the increased torque (a problem we'd all like to have, right?). With some coaxing and coercing, Nads was able to acquire a set of urethane motor mount inserts from Energy Suspension and an Ingalls Stiffy Engine Torque Damper. Lucky for Nads, Elton Lo at Raceline finished relocating his shop to perform the install.

Because Nads is super busy and super foolish, I have been assigned the super task of putting together this install. Bear with me here, as I wasn't there and I attempt (poorly) to re-enact the events. Warning: to attempt to install any of the products using this as a guide could lead to serious side effects (i.e. frustrations, anger, etc). For a complete guide refer to the manufacturers or email Nads--he was there. (uh, sorry. - JN)


  • 0611 01 Z Energy Mounts And Ingalls Torque Damper
    01.This is what I assume went into Nads' RSX: Four bushings courtesy of Energy Suspension and an engine damper from Ingalls along with two brackets.
    0611 01 Z Energy Mounts And Ingalls Torque Damper
    01.This is what I assume went into Nads' RSX: Four bushings courtesy of Energy Suspension
  • 0611 02 Z Energy Mounts And Ingalls Torque Damper No Subframe
    02. Notice something missing? That's right, astute readers, the subframe is gone along with the bolts that held the sway bars in place. Remove necessary bolts holding down the subframe 'til your car looks something like this.
    0611 02 Z Energy Mounts And Ingalls Torque Damper No Subframe
    02. Notice something missing? That's right, astute readers, the subframe is gone along wit
  • 0611 03 Z Energy Mounts And Ingalls Torque Damper Loosen Mount
    03. Remove the sway bar and look for what appears to be a transmission mount. Loosen all nuts and bolts 'til you get the mount free.
    0611 03 Z Energy Mounts And Ingalls Torque Damper Loosen Mount
    03. Remove the sway bar and look for what appears to be a transmission mount. Loosen all n
  • 0611 04 Z Energy Suspension Mounts Old Bushing
    04. Like magic? Well here's a David Blaine moment for you. Don't blink! Now you see a black rubber bushing...
    0611 04 Z Energy Suspension Mounts Old Bushing
    04. Like magic? Well here's a David Blaine moment for you. Don't blink! Now you see a blac
  • 0611 05 Z Energy Suspension Mounts New Bushing
    05. ...And voila! The dirty old bushing gave way to a polyurethane one from Energy Suspension! But wait there's more!
    0611 05 Z Energy Suspension Mounts New Bushing
    05. ...And voila! The dirty old bushing gave way to a polyurethane one from Energy Suspens
  • 0611 06 Z Energy Suspension Mounts Bushing Mounted
    06. Abracadabra, and this mysterious mount has also transformed into a red Energy Suspension one. And now for the finale (cue smoke and drumroll).
    0611 06 Z Energy Suspension Mounts Bushing Mounted
    06. Abracadabra, and this mysterious mount has also transformed into a red Energy Suspensi
By Carter Jung
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