Ingalls 93043 - Manual

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Installation Instructions for 93043
Ingalls Engineering Stiffy ™ Engine Torque Damper for 2000-2005 Eclipse GT/GTS
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: Remove factory coolant overflow catch tank and set aside to reinstall later.
Step 2: Loosen and remove two nuts holding down factory strut tower bar on passenger strut tower bracket (See Figure 1), keep nuts
for reinstallation. Loosen all remaining hardware holding strut tower bar down; two nuts on driver’s side bracket and two bolts
along the firewall.
Step 3: Loosen and remove three bolts/nuts on passenger side engine mount, keep for reinstallation (See Figure 2). Align large
(engine side) Stiffy ™ ETD bracket over these three holes/studs and reinstall factory engine mount bolts/nut. You will need to
reposition the factory throttle cable bracket to install this bracket. Do not torque these bolts/nut down yet.
Figure 1 Figure 2