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Old 06-13-2008, 03:07 PM   #1
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is the Feed Engine Torque Brace worth it or should i get motor mounts instead?






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Old 06-17-2008, 02:55 AM   #2
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make sure you have good motor mounts (dont have to be solid) just good. and get the garfinkle brace. I have 1/2 of it now and it looks really solid. I have an ebay special installed and this thing is wimpy compared to the Garfinkle brace. The GF brace is also cheaper than the feed brace.
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Old 06-17-2008, 08:38 PM   #3
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Does the solid brace add vibration? Gotham's brace looks like it has a dampner. I need something to help my shifting but didn't want all the vibration.
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Old 06-17-2008, 08:54 PM   #4
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i dont know... i havnt received the second package yet.. ive only got the mounts. i dont think its dampened though. i think its a solid brace.
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I ran the solid brace for awhile and had no viberation. Now i run solid motor mounts tranny brace diff brace and urithane diff bushings it just humms a sweet tune! PS when i shift now the gears are were they should be!
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ive got all that coming except the bushings. ill probably order a delrin bushing set soon. that or the supernow set.
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Old 06-18-2008, 02:10 PM   #7
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where is a good place to get good motor mounts?
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Old 06-18-2008, 02:19 PM   #8
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I got mine from www.corksport.com but I don't know if they have them for the FD. I thought they were a good price back then.

EDIT: $599 + shipping for Mazdaspeed mounts. Pricey.
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you can polyurethane motor mounts for around 80 or so used or 150 new i think. 4cnair makes em... or used to. not sure if he is on this forum.
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^^that sounds better than 600 bux. I paid $120 for mine years ago.
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Old 06-19-2008, 01:13 AM   #11
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i sent him a pm so hopefully he still makes them.
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Or you can make your own for about $40.
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I still make the engine torque braces and they are NOT solid .The link has rubber bushings on each end to allow some engine movement and no vibrations .
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I got the Garfinkle one..couldnt be happier =)
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