Ingalls Engine Torque Dampener Scion tC "STIFFY"
10-03-2006, 12:33 AM
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Ingalls Engine Torque Dampener Scion tC "STIFFY"
For the owners of the Ingalls Engine Torque:
I've been trying to get one of these, but I've read from SCC, "Project tC" that it costs A LOT of loud noise and highly unsuitable for street, but if do a lot of autocrossing it is a must b/c of the great increase of handling.
So my question is this, if you got it, was it worth it and any bad side of it? Would you recommened it? Thanks.
I've been trying to get one of these, but I've read from SCC, "Project tC" that it costs A LOT of loud noise and highly unsuitable for street, but if do a lot of autocrossing it is a must b/c of the great increase of handling.
So my question is this, if you got it, was it worth it and any bad side of it? Would you recommened it? Thanks.
10-03-2006, 10:55 AM
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worth it.
bad side is the added engine vibration when getting out of really low rpms slowly but when you are at a high rpms you get a whirl.
go for it.
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...r=asc&&start=0
bad side is the added engine vibration when getting out of really low rpms slowly but when you are at a high rpms you get a whirl.
go for it.
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...r=asc&&start=0
10-03-2006, 11:12 AM
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The Ingalls Stiffy is the GREATEST '' quote me " MOD you will ever do to your car. Love it, with no regrets. I have no noise on mine because I traced the metal plate that conects to your strut with dyno mat and there you go! And theres no vibration when your in low RPMS as long as you can drive the car correctly. Get it. Got mine through ZPI.
10-03-2006, 02:16 PM
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get it.. its defenitely one of the best mods for this car. and for all those u see who cry about engine noise.. GROW SOME MAN ***** AND STOP YOUR CRYING. its not alot of noise.. u get use to if after a day or 2 and then you'll never know its there again... if installed correctly u should get very little to no noise. i got very very little noise and its strapped down tight!... defenitely worth the 135 i payed for it.
10-03-2006, 02:55 PM
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yep, i like mine too.
keep in mind that it's not an end-all wheel hop fix. think of it as a bandaid. I still get some hop, albet to a lesser degree than stock, everytime i launch
keep in mind that it's not an end-all wheel hop fix. think of it as a bandaid. I still get some hop, albet to a lesser degree than stock, everytime i launch
10-03-2006, 03:01 PM
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I will have one on my next car and car after that. It works wonders on the tC and definately improves wheel hop and engine shift. Shifting feels more positive without a jarring of the entire engine. Added noise, but not much more than usual. Just use a good bit of deadening material to cushion the metal mounts and you'll be fine.
10-03-2006, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by web
I will have one on my next car and car after that. It works wonders on the tC and definately improves wheel hop and engine shift. Shifting feels more positive without a jarring of the entire engine. Added noise, but not much more than usual. Just use a good bit of deadening material to cushion the metal mounts and you'll be fine.
10-03-2006, 05:45 PM
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hmm.. it seems like EVERYONE who got it likes it. But I actually dont knowhow it works and what it really does, in fact, i dont even know what wheel hops are! Please explain!
Finally, also pls give more advise of the part about "cushioning the metal part" THANK YOU
Finally, also pls give more advise of the part about "cushioning the metal part" THANK YOU
10-03-2006, 05:48 PM
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engines have rubber mounts. the rubber helps absorb viabrations. as a side effect, the rubber mounts allow the engine to move back and forth in relation to throttle. the damper helps eliminate this movement.
wheel hop is when the tires actually skip on the road instead of just spinning. it ends up snapping axles and such after a while. wheel hop= bad!
wheel hop is when the tires actually skip on the road instead of just spinning. it ends up snapping axles and such after a while. wheel hop= bad!
10-03-2006, 05:55 PM
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i bought mine and sold it. never installed. im waiting for the dude i sold it to let me know how it is before i get one for myself again :D
and i agree, definitely the last fwd car.
and i agree, definitely the last fwd car.
10-10-2006, 04:13 AM
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I did yes. Only one layer though so it still vibrated some. I actually liked the vibrations though lol. It felt like driving a manual car but without having to shift haha. Felt more racey to me and I was amazed at how much different the engine sounded. You could hear the pulleys and everything, it was crazy. Sounded like a diesel motor or some sh*t.
10-10-2006, 04:28 AM
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Originally Posted by XD40tC
I did yes. Only one layer though so it still vibrated some. I actually liked the vibrations though lol. It felt like driving a manual car but without having to shift haha. Felt more racey to me and I was amazed at how much different the engine sounded. You could hear the pulleys and everything, it was crazy. Sounded like a diesel motor or some sh*t.
please explain!
