Ingalls 93044 - Manual

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Installation Instructions for 93044
Ingalls Engineering Stiffy ™ Engine Torque Damper for 2004 & Up Acura TSX
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 (13mm HEX)
(Arrows “A”) that secure the strut tower brace. Locate the 3 M10 nuts that secure the strut to the strut tower. Lift the
vehicle by the body and support with jack stands on the pinch welds. Push down on the tire and wheel assembly and
lift strut tower brace and fit Chassis Mounting Bracket between the strut tower and strut tower brace as shown in
Illustration 1. Secure strut tower brace and Chassis Mounting Bracket using the provided M8 nuts.
Step 2: Locate passenger’s side engine mount and remove both M12 (17mm HEX) (Arrows “B”) bolts from the engine
mount. Fit Engine Mounting Bracket onto the passenger’s side engine mount and secure using the OEM M12 bolts
(the longer bolt goes in the rear hole).
Figure 1 Figure 2