Ingalls 93045 - Manual

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Installation Instructions for 93045
Ingalls Engineering Stiffy ™ Engine Torque Damper for 2003 & Up Honda Element
The Stiffy ™ Adjustable Engine Torque Damper is engineered to reduce deflection under hard acceleration and cornering for improved
performance and power to weight transfer. Deflection in the motor mounts, as with the chassis and suspension, is a formidable enemy in power
and weight transfer, robbing valuable horsepower and control. The innovative, built-in damper eliminates the huge amounts of “torque shock” that
result from wheel-hop and once installed; transfers more power to the road and improves acceleration, shifting, and overall control and balance.
The adjustable feature allows the assembly to be tuned and pre-loaded for racing and street applications.
CAUTION: Observe proper safety and repair procedures for installation of all chassis parts. Some chassis parts require
specialized tools and experience and therefore MUST be installed by a qualified technician; otherwise and unsafe vehicle and/or
personal injury could result. Wear safety glasses and other protection.
WARNING: Before beginning, check for any damaged or loose suspension connections. Loose connections here indicate worn
or broken parts which MUST BE REPLACED. Failure to replace a damaged or worn spindle and/or link may cause the wheel to
separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in serious personal injury. Installer MUST check for proper clearance. Modification(s)
may be required. Please proceed ONLY if the vehicle owner is completely aware of these potential suspension modifications.
Estimated Installation Time: One Hour Technical Rating: Easy
Included Parts List:
Required Tools for Installation:
1 - Stiffy ™ Engine Torque Damper Metric Sockets
1 - Engine Bracket Metric Box Wrenches
1 - Chassis Bracket Crescent Wrench (up to 27mm)
1 - Cable Tie 3/8” Torque Wrench 1 -
Hardware Kit 3/8” Socket Driver (Wrench)
Step 1: Under the hood, locate the passenger’s side upper strut mount and remove the two M8 nuts (12 mm hex) (Arrows “A”) that
secure the strut tower brace. Locate the three M10 nuts (14 mm hex) that secure the strut to the strut tower and remove the 2
inside nuts as shown (Arrows “B”). Locate the two 8mm bolts that mount the center of the OEM strut brace to the firewall and
remove. Lift strut tower brace at the strut tower and fit the Chassis Mount Bracket between the strut tower and strut tower brace as
shown in Illustration 2. Before bolting down the bracket, attach the rod end of the ETD to the bracket using one of the 10 mm
bolts, O-rings and lock nuts (black) provided in the kit. Secure strut tower brace and Chassis Mount Bracket using the OEM nuts
and torque to manufacturers specifications. Reinstall the two 8 mm bolts that retain the strut tower to the firewall and torque to
manufacturers specifications.
Illustration 1 Illustration 2
Step 2: Locate passenger’s side engine mount and remove the forward M12 bolt (17mm hex) (Arrow “C”) from the engine mount.
Do not loosen or remove the rear motor mount nut (Arrow “D”). Install one 12 mm washer over the rear motor mount stud so it
rests on the OEM nut. Install the thicker spacer and the remaining 12 mm washer over the stud. Place the two thin spacers over
the forward motor mount hole. Fit Engine Mounting Bracket over the stud and onto the engine mount and secure using the
provided M12 bolt and 12 mm nut (Arrows “E”).