Anyone using a torque strap ?

[cottonpicker14]

I am looking at a TTA that has a torque strap that is bolted to the strut tower and dont think its a good idea it being bolted there.
Is anyone using a torque strap and where to you have it bolted to.
I was also thinking of using poly motor mounts to eliminate the strap, is that a good idea ?

 

[Lee_Burough]

I had one of those, and like many here on the board, took it off because it squeaked too much.

I was looking for a mechanical cause for Knock Retard. Since the cause of my knock retard was octane related, I didn't need to keep the anchor.

The anchor is probably OK to leave there. Several board members still have them. The rigid/or new motor mounts would fix the issue of engine torque too.

 

[tta359]

Could someone explain how they are using a torque strap, where are you hooking it up to?? Pictures if possible.

 

[Lee_Burough]

Originally posted by tta359
Could someone explain how they are using a torque strap, where are you hooking it up to?? Pictures if possible.

HERE is an earlier thread on this subject. No working pictures, but, you'll get the idea....

 

[tta359]

torque strap

I have the torque strap they use for the grand nationals. I was wondering if the eye bolt for the alternator went to the front or back, and where they were attaching the other end of the strap to? I see most people came up with different solutions. Attaching a buckle from the alternator to the strut tower doesn't seem like it would help to much? Thanks for the advice.

 

[Lunkan]

I found this picture at Jan Larsson´s page and got me one of those to try: http://la.rsson.com/tta1078/engine/engineanchor.html
I´m a bit concerned of how it´s produced, don´t know how many hard pulls the grommet will handle. It can be found at http://www.turbobuicknewsletter.com/hiperproducts

What is done to my car, You can see on this picture:
http://www.turbolunkan.com/images/engine/imgp1096.jpg
Works very well.

/Andreas

 

[TT/Ameasap]

I have an engine anchor and it works just fine. I think it was $20 or so and it reduced KR on shifts considerably.

If it didnt work, I would be replacing the hood