Ingalls 93026 - Manual

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Installation Instructions for 93026
Ingalls Stiffy ™ Engine Torque Damper For 2002-2005 Honda Civic Base Models
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, 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 an 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
Kit
Includes: Tools Required:
(1) Stiffy™ Engine Torque Damper Metric and/or SAE Socket Set
(1) Engine Mounting Bracket Metric and/or SAE Open/Closed Wrench Set
(1) Chassis Mounting Bracket Metric and/or SAE Hex/Allen Wrench Set
(1) Hardware Kit Floor Jack and Jack Stands
Installation:
1. Remove the two 12mm strut mount nuts on top of the strut tower (refer to Illustration 1). Install the Chassis
Mounting Bracket onto the upper strut tower as shown in Illustration 1 and secure bracket using the OEM nuts
removed in step 1 of these instructions.
2. Locate the driver’s side OEM engine mount and remove only one of the two 14mm engine mount nuts (leave
one nut in place). Install one supplied 14mm washer (larger washers) onto the engine mount stud and secure
with one supplied 14mm (silver/non-locking) nut on the mount as shown in Illustration 2. Repeat the process for
the second stud and once the mount is secure (both studs), place one additional washer on top of each nut as
shown in Illustration 2. Fit the Engine Mounting Bracket onto the engine mount studs and secure bracket using
the supplied 14mm nylon locking nuts. Note: One washer is used between the bracket and the nylon locking
nut on only one of the studs, while the other stud does not have a washer between the nut and the bracket.
3. Install Stiffy™ onto the Chassis Mount Bracket and Engine Mount Bracket using the supplied hardware. You
may need to loosen the jam nut with an open-end wrench and adjustable wrench to increase the assembly length
depending upon application. The supplied 15mm bolt should go through the engine side of the bracket, and the
Stiffy ™ should mount on the chassis side of the bracket. The supplied rubber o-ring is placed between the
Stiffy™ rod end and the supplied washer (smaller washers), which mounts against the bracket as shown in
Illustration 3. The Stiffy™ nuts are black in color, where all other supplied nuts are silver in color. The Stiffy ™
adjustment dials should be facing toward the Engine Mounting Bracket. Note: Install bolts with bolt head on the
rod end side of the assembly and the locking nut (black in color) on the bracket side of the assembly. Refer to
illustration 3 for proper assembly of the mounting hardware. The nut and bolt can be swapped with the nut
against the bracket or rod-end depending upon application, but the washer and o-ring placement should not be
changed.