torque arm
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torque arm
hi, does any 1 now what torque arm would bolt onto a 96 camaro rs with the 3.8 with the ws6 transame rear in it in it .. i am tired of it poping transmishon mounts..and some 1 told me that a torque arm would help .. any help would be great thanks
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RE: torque arm
Your car already has a torque arm. You can get a stronger after market one, but that won't prevent broken transmission mounts. You should look at the engine mounts also, because if they are broken, the transmission mount is sure to follow.
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RE: torque arm
thanks guys, yeah pete i forgot the add that i was looking for some thing other then stock ... yeah ill half to check the motor mounts and see whats up with threm.. and if they are bad what would be a good aftermarket engine mount to go with ...???
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RE: torque arm
Some genius at GM thought it would be a good idea to connect a torque arm from the rearend to the back of the trans. That takes ALL the upward lifting force from the rear and transfers it to the tail of the trans. When driving the car hard, the natural tendency is for the rearend to try and lift the trans. With enough beating on the car, the mount will finally tear. Sure you can rip a trans mount with a v-6, especially if it's a manual trans and you like dumping the clutch. Replace the trans mount with an Energy Suspension type of poly mount, those have an interlock and don't separate. Poly motor mounts are optional, but know that the poly mounts are stiffer than the stock rubber mounts and will transfer more vibrations through to the body. A poly trans mount is a must at the very least.
For extreme set-ups (which your v-6 car doesn't really need), you can install a remote torque arm mount such as this one, which takes the arm mount off the trans and connects it to the frame.
http://www.afterthoughtsauto.com/bmrtoarmreki.html
For extreme set-ups (which your v-6 car doesn't really need), you can install a remote torque arm mount such as this one, which takes the arm mount off the trans and connects it to the frame.
http://www.afterthoughtsauto.com/bmrtoarmreki.html
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RE: torque arm
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Some genius at GM thought it would be a good idea to connect a torque arm from the rearend to the back of the trans. That takes ALL the upward lifting force from the rear and transfers it to the tail of the trans. When driving the car hard, the natural tendency is for the rearend to try and lift the trans. With enough beating on the car, the mount will finally tear. Sure you can rip a trans mount with a v-6, especially if it's a manual trans and you like dumping the clutch. Replace the trans mount with an Energy Suspension type of poly mount, those have an interlock and don't separate. Poly motor mounts are optional, but know that the poly mounts are stiffer than the stock rubber mounts and will transfer more vibrations through to the body. A poly trans mount is a must at the very least.
For extreme set-ups (which your v-6 car doesn't really need), you can install a remote torque arm mount such as this one, which takes the arm mount off the trans and connects it to the frame.
http://www.afterthoughtsauto.com/bmrtoarmreki.html
Some genius at GM thought it would be a good idea to connect a torque arm from the rearend to the back of the trans. That takes ALL the upward lifting force from the rear and transfers it to the tail of the trans. When driving the car hard, the natural tendency is for the rearend to try and lift the trans. With enough beating on the car, the mount will finally tear. Sure you can rip a trans mount with a v-6, especially if it's a manual trans and you like dumping the clutch. Replace the trans mount with an Energy Suspension type of poly mount, those have an interlock and don't separate. Poly motor mounts are optional, but know that the poly mounts are stiffer than the stock rubber mounts and will transfer more vibrations through to the body. A poly trans mount is a must at the very least.
For extreme set-ups (which your v-6 car doesn't really need), you can install a remote torque arm mount such as this one, which takes the arm mount off the trans and connects it to the frame.
http://www.afterthoughtsauto.com/bmrtoarmreki.html
ok thanks that is what i am looking for ... now where can i get the polly mount for the 5speed manul trans .. cause its a offset mount and i cant find any local for it ...
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RE: torque arm
i thought i had already posted that [>:]
freaking bad internet connection.
after replacing the mounts, if you still have troubles you may want a chassis mounted torque arm. kits are sold in conjunction with aftermarket torque arms which moves the mounting point off the rear of the tranny and onto some crossmember or something (havent done it, so i cant remember exactly where it hooks up).
i do agree with those guys though, a v6 is going to have a hard time torquing those tranny mounts apart. its usually not even an issue with v8's untill youre making more power and running drag radials or slicks. many guys dont upgrade to a crossmember torque arm until they are running a 12bolt or 9inch and can run slicks.
freaking bad internet connection.
after replacing the mounts, if you still have troubles you may want a chassis mounted torque arm. kits are sold in conjunction with aftermarket torque arms which moves the mounting point off the rear of the tranny and onto some crossmember or something (havent done it, so i cant remember exactly where it hooks up).
i do agree with those guys though, a v6 is going to have a hard time torquing those tranny mounts apart. its usually not even an issue with v8's untill youre making more power and running drag radials or slicks. many guys dont upgrade to a crossmember torque arm until they are running a 12bolt or 9inch and can run slicks.
