I have a b17 swapped into a civic and turboed. When it revs high the engine moves quite a bit. All the mounts are good, they are stock but not worn out or anything.

I was wondering if an engine damper would help reduce the forward/backward movement that occurs on acceleration and shifting?

thanks for any advice

 

Ive heard it will absorb some shock but will remain a little jumpy. Keep asking around on buildups

 

do you think the stock mounts will break? I mean are they designed to flex that much?

 

sure they can break.. engine dampners work vary well..... but... your car will rattle like a bitch

 

well i know the aftermarket mounts make it rattle like a bitch too...

you really think the adjustable piston-stytle damper will make the car rattle real bad? then engine doesnt vibrate at all right now, it just kinda moves under acceleration due to the torque u know...

 

I think i was wrong..

*
Greatly improved off-the-line acceleration
*
Reduced wheel hop
*
Improved vehicle stability
*
Reduced shock loads on driveline components
*
Smoother shifting
*
Reduced wear on exhaust system joints
*
Less vibration transmission to the driver compared to polyurethane motor mounts.
*
Less shock load, compared to torque straps and chains.
*
Drifting – helps reduce shock loads when wheels gain traction.
*
Reduces motor movement – decreases the chance of motor parts rubbing against the hood and frame.

 

those motor mount inserts will help and their about 60 bucks or so.

 

always wanted to get one for the bling/function, but someone keeps telling me it will rip/crack your frame or something. i dont know. what is inside of one? hard spring? some type of hard rubber?

 

no its a piston

 

get both, motor mount inserts and the engine damper.

I have the mounts but not the damper....yet.......

The mounts would help make the damper not ruin anything cause the motor will move less.

 

its a piston? how does it work, does it compress air/grease/oil/ or something, very curious