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Old Sep 3, 2005 | 05:59 AM
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Default Any difference with an engine damper?

Just wanted to share some videos with everyone.

Link to a video with the damper installed.
http://www.weapon-r.com/images/forum...mper_video.AVI

Link with no damper installed.
http://www.weapon-r.com/images/forum...mper_video.AVI

This was installed on an Saturn Redline ( OEM Supercharged )
Old Sep 3, 2005 | 06:01 AM
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Links dont work, but I love mine
Old Sep 3, 2005 | 06:07 AM
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sorry fixed
Old Sep 3, 2005 | 06:22 AM
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anyone have pics of the damper kit installed on there tC? i was thinkin about getting it....also wanted to know if its an easy install or not.
Old Sep 3, 2005 | 06:29 AM
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it's really easy to install.

I'll get you some pictures tommorrow.
Old Sep 3, 2005 | 06:32 AM
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alright thanks man. hey by the way i went to the website u got and i was wondering if that ram air kit will work with the weapon R intake. probably a stupid question but i wanna make sure before i buy it lol
Old Sep 3, 2005 | 06:34 AM
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Wow!!! i already saw the vids, it is a lot of difference... thanks MMW, that will change the reputation of the product... awesome comparison, great!!!
Old Sep 3, 2005 | 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Mizle
alright thanks man. hey by the way i went to the website u got and i was wondering if that ram air kit will work with the weapon R intake. probably a stupid question but i wanna make sure before i buy it lol


HAH..Yeah...Thats what they made it for
Old Sep 3, 2005 | 06:39 AM
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i have one stupid question... that would be usefull for an automatic?
Old Sep 3, 2005 | 06:42 AM
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^ someone has it for the auto, and says it makes a difference most definitely
Old Sep 3, 2005 | 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Mizle
alright thanks man. hey by the way i went to the website u got and i was wondering if that ram air kit will work with the weapon R intake. probably a stupid question but i wanna make sure before i buy it lol
The ram air kit fits on the dragon filter and the Secret Weapon intake.
It shoudl take you about 1-2 hours to install if your picky like me.
Old Sep 3, 2005 | 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Revilo
i have one stupid question... that would be usefull for an automatic?
Yes it would help on any car. help it shift faster and put more power to the ground.
Old Sep 3, 2005 | 06:58 AM
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how does this effect in cabin vibrations when not driving hard? idle?
Old Sep 3, 2005 | 07:10 AM
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Nothing bad while driving, but vibration is noticeble at idle with the A/C on. I feel it is worth the little vibration it produces.
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hey monstermotorworks.. you guys should bring out solid motor mounts.. man those things work great, same idea as this engine damper but id rather have the solid mounts.. heh
Old Sep 3, 2005 | 07:18 AM
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Solid MM = huge vibration...most dont want that.
Old Sep 3, 2005 | 07:32 AM
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hehh you get used to it.. trust me.. i had it for a while and i was like holy crap, its just three out of four mounts and its this shaky.. but it felt good, after that i never felt it, but all my passengers would be like man why does it vibrate so much? lol im waiting for those
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That is the worst before and after i have ever seen. Keep both motors at same RPMS then shoot again. And how does this show us how well it will work on the TC. A saturn is a TURD! It looks to me like the mounts are moving more than that shock doing anything.
Old Sep 3, 2005 | 03:49 PM
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the engine doesnt shake at same rpm's.
you will see the most differences when the engine is reved freely.

try it on your car you'll see.
Old Sep 3, 2005 | 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by BOXMAN
That is the worst before and after i have ever seen. Keep both motors at same RPMS then shoot again. And how does this show us how well it will work on the TC. A saturn is a TURD! It looks to me like the mounts are moving more than that shock doing anything.
As a person who has been quick to question the validity of MMW products, I can attest to this part making a noticeable difference in performance. Wheel hop is greatly reduced and shifting is much more positive and solid. I especially notice when downshifting going into corners. The engine torquing on its mounts is parasitic HP loss so reducing that movement is allowing more of that power to be transferred to the wheels. You would not see and dyno increase form the product because it doesnt simulate real world driving, but powering out of a tight corner in second gear feels great because the power is right there when you get on it.



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