I installed a "Stiffy" Engine Torque Damper... http://www.ingallseng.com

They don't make one for the HHR, So the one I selected, I had to do some modifications to the mounting bracket... I'm enclosing some imagery... (this isn't my vehcile , but images for someone else's install...

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e72/hvrodpics/EngineDamper1.jpg

so that keeps the motor flex down when you hit the gas?

wow $300 bucks is alot..

300 ?? I didn't pay that..


I've seen them on e-bay for 69.00 from another vendor/ vehicle usage..


Yes. it helps capture the loss torque when the engine flexs....
Lots of vehicles use them..

oh ok thats more like it..They have $340 msrp for a bunch of them on thier site..

If you search the internet.. I'm sure you'll fine them for less..

But, You'll need brackets to mount them...

Your HHR has a Stiffy. :lol: The website is blocked here at work so I'll have to check it out later.

Nice find Henry!... I've been looking at the HHR motormounts with the intent of "stiffining" them- but they're not hollowed out like I've seen on other motors. This find is the PERFECT alternative! Curious if you know of anyone that's going to make one specific to the HHR? ... or if we'll have to buy a universal fit model and modify for our application (as you've stated)?
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Your HHR has a Stiffy. :lol: The website is blocked here at work so I'll have to check it out later.


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Nice find Henry!... I've been looking at the HHR motormounts with the intent of "stiffining" them- but they're not hollowed out like I've seen on other motors. This find is the PERFECT alternative! Curious if you know of anyone that's going to make one specific to the HHR? ... or if we'll have to buy a universal fit model and modify for our application (as you've stated)?
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The truth is out there...

Nice mod HV! Nice find, and thanks for sharing!

Quote: "Retreiving lost torque"

Please post dyno charts to verify your claims or they will be considered propaganda and BS.

Thank you! :lol:

:laughabov

Someone is pissed... because I brought this up and not him....

Not me. :lol: I'll wait to see actual dyno charts before believing this adds any significant power...

Your HHR has a Stiffy. :lol: The website is blocked here at work so I'll have to check it out later.
Your HHR has a stiffy? I'll try not to park mine in front of yours...... :red:

Like I said before, HVROD + SoCal + CH + the 2.2., and 2.4 threads provide better entertainment than reality T.V. :lol: :poke:

Ng

Now that I'm home I can see your Stiffy. :lol: Very cool mod. :thumb: Did you use a Cobalt one for your application? :confused:

Like I said before, HVROD + SoCal + CH + the 2.2., and 2.4 threads provide better entertainment than reality T.V. :lol: :poke:

Ng

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What model did you use and what modifications were needed?

While I don't think that it would cause any great performance numbers, I would say that limiting engine movement is a good idea. This could also be accomplished with a dogbone style brace off the topside of the engine to the firewall as well.

I do appreciate people throwing things out there for thought.

(Man there's alot of arguing around here. I thought the Fiero guys were crabby!) :2cents:

Now that I'm home I can see your Stiffy. :lol: Very cool mod. :thumb: Did you use a Cobalt one for your application? :confused:

Yes I did,, use cobalt....
had to do mods to the bracket.. and windshield wiper container...thou

What model did you use and what modifications were needed?

While I don't think that it would cause any great performance numbers, I would say that limiting engine movement is a good idea. This could also be accomplished with a dogbone style brace off the topside of the engine to the firewall as well.

I do appreciate people throwing things out there for thought.

(Man there's alot of arguing around here. I thought the Fiero guys were crabby!) :2cents:

90340 Chevy Cobalt
One of the brackets , I slotted the holes on...and remove some material due to hitting the bolt..
Windshield wiper wash container.. did some composite/plastic reconstruction.

Dude! You've got the first modded wiper fluid container! That's awesome!