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Old Sep 27, 2006 | 04:14 AM
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Does anybody make one of these for the xB? If you don't know what I'm talking about, it's a little shock absorber that mounts between the engine block and the firewall, and is supposed to stabilize the block and dampen vibration.

I know they make them for RSX's...
Old Sep 27, 2006 | 04:19 AM
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Yes Weapon R makes one for the xB..and I beleive Ingalls is making one for us also..
Old Sep 27, 2006 | 06:28 PM
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I've got a brand new never installed Weapon-R engine damper with all hardware. $135 shipped will get it to you. I purchased it for my xA, but the Weapon-R site lists the same part # for both the xA and xB. The only reason I haven't put it on is because I need to get either shorter nuts or longer studs on my strut to install it with my DC Sports strut bar and I've just been too lazy to get that done. Nothing wrong with the damper.
Old Sep 27, 2006 | 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by HondAudio
it's a little shock absorber that mounts between the engine block and the firewall, and is supposed to stabilize the block and dampen vibration.
It does stabilize the block, but does not dampen vibration. In fact it will increase vibration. The soft motor mounts are what dampens vibrations and you are over-riding that with the Engine Damper, creating a semi-solid connection between the engine and frame.

IT makes my Auto box feel much smoother when getting on it, but it does make it shake a little more at idle.
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Originally Posted by TheScionicMan
IT makes my Auto box feel much smoother when getting on it, but it does make it shake a little more at idle.
I 2nd that....
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