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weapon-r vs. ingalls ETD

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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 06:38 PM
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Default weapon-r vs. ingalls ETD

just as the topic says, just wondering who has an opinion on what, which is better?
Old Jan 7, 2007 | 12:07 AM
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Ingalls. I don't have one yet, but all i've heard is good comments from the people that have them, and it's definitely on my list.
Old Jan 7, 2007 | 11:11 PM
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Old Jan 7, 2007 | 11:36 PM
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ingalls, i dont have one but by just looking at it. to me it looks like ingalls is made to be there.
Old Jan 8, 2007 | 01:49 PM
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I used to work for Ingalls and even though I hate them. I still would spend my money with Ingalls before Weapon R
Old Jan 8, 2007 | 04:06 PM
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Weapon R is a piece of ****. A few srt buddies installed them and then a few miles later they just broke. lol
Old Feb 12, 2007 | 01:34 AM
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after taking my weapon r apart and replacing the washer inside w/ a bigger one and locktighting everything i have had no problems
Old Feb 12, 2007 | 01:39 AM
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i have a an ingalls engine dampener and i must admit performance is a big gain launches are great and downshifting while rev matching is awesome but it's just not for me so if anyone who looks at this thread i'm looking to sell if anyone is interested pm me for details
Old Feb 12, 2007 | 01:43 AM
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lol ^, now who told you so?
Old Feb 12, 2007 | 01:48 AM
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yo brian go to hell...lol
Old Feb 12, 2007 | 07:06 PM
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I've got the weapon R that I bought second hand off SL. It was sent back to the factory to be "refurbished" by the original owner, which I think means new internals. I've been running it for around 12,000 miles over 6 months with no issues.

If you're putting in your opinion without owning the part or citing a real,objective reason why you would choose a particular product, you don't have any right to post to a poll. You only prove that you can regurgitate hearsay, which is totally pointless.
Old Feb 14, 2007 | 03:01 AM
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dont get a band-aid (engine dampner) for the fix, just get some poly engine mounts from speed source lol, they are almost basically the same price and are alot more effective
Old Feb 14, 2007 | 03:39 AM
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Originally Posted by tcholic
dont get a band-aid (engine dampner) for the fix, just get some poly engine mounts from speed source lol, they are almost basically the same price and are alot more effective
i agree... but they will shake the crap out of your car at idle lol
Old Feb 14, 2007 | 03:10 PM
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i would just go with polyurethane motor mounts they work beter and your right strut doesnt get worn out as much and they cost the same
Old Feb 14, 2007 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by release2063
i would just go with polyurethane motor mounts they work beter and your right strut doesnt get worn out as much and they cost the same
???
Old Sep 21, 2007 | 04:58 AM
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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 06:38 AM
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having started this thread, and having used all 3 parts named in this thread, i recommend the speed source poly urethane mounts... more cabin and frame vibration, but hardly any vibration on motor, its an acquired taste, not for everyone, but i like it... but as far as the weapon r and ingalls are concerned, get the ingalls, better quality material and construction IMO
Old Sep 21, 2007 | 08:37 AM
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so weapon r is not that bad rite ? ? ? cause i jus thinkg people are jus bias cause they already have ingalls
Old Sep 21, 2007 | 11:11 AM
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My Weapon R mounting bracket broke at the weld after about 5000 miles.

I'm going to try the last option in the next 2 weeks or so - getting a spare front mount and filling it with window weld. I'm anticipating it to be similar to the full poly mounts, just a little more mild. I'll let ya know!
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