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Old 08-24-2011, 10:47 AM
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Ok, I got one for ya. I recently became the owner of an original GM torque strap, I had heard it was a quick fix for broken motor mounts on Chevelle's with big engines. What I need to know is if this Chevelle part will work on a 73 Camaro with a Big Block? It consists of a bracket that is supposed to mount to the head, and a cable strap that goes around the upper control arm cross shaft that comes back to the mount and is held there by a clevis type assembly. If anyone knows how this mounts, please let me know. Hoping this will clear NHRA tech as a motor holddown. We have Energy Suspension mounts, but tech guys say this isn't enough. THanks to anyone that helps us out. Bob
 
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Old 08-27-2011, 09:36 PM
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"Ask GM" section is the wrong place for this, moving to 2nd gen....
 
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Old 08-27-2011, 11:56 PM
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Not sure about tech today, but in the past they always accepted a simple chain bolted to the frame and head. I ran one forever on my '71, and still have one there today.
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Exactly what I told in the other thread. Works forever.
 
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Old 08-29-2011, 09:04 AM
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Thanks Guys, Sorry you think i posted this in the wrong area, but i did post it in ask GM and got no response so thats why i posted it here. I have used the chain before, thought this might be a bit cleaner. Anyway, thanks again. Bob
 
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Old 08-29-2011, 09:07 AM
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Anyway....to answer your question, why not just size up the torque strap you have and see if it fits? It doesn't want to have a load on it, it's only there "catch" the engine in case the mount lets loose.
 
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I would try a mock for sure.
 
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