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hey guys not sure if this is the right section of forums to post this but meh, here it goes. just wondering what these bits are meant to help, my understanding is less flew of engine= better power to ground/ less strain on mounts? lil help here, http://www.justjap.com/parts_nengaccess.htm

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I thougut that all an engine dampener did was help to stop cracking engine mounts (and brake booster vaccuum hoses, but thats another story).

so less IMPACT on mounts (resists sudden changes), same strain...

as to "more power on the ground" - only if you drop the engine out.

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MANWHORE Grand Master

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Topaz, I hate it when that happens.

My cheaparse compliance mob (who charged me 5k for compliance) replaced my charcoal can with this big mofo one, and it's mounted right where the dipstick is.

you'd think that paying them 5k, they wouldn't skimp on a fricken nissan catchcan.

Yes, I will name and shame you compliance mob. just watch.

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well I wanted one because I thought they look cool. but having asked people in the know in japan their response when asked about the benefit of an engine damper was: "looks only part" ie, it's only purpose is to look good. if you want less engine movement, buy some nismo engine mounts. money well spent there. note the guy that told me this sells them in his shop so by him telling me they are no good it was one less thing for me to buy, but he gave his honest opinion and he knows his shit so I took the advice and left it on the shelf.

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I had one, took it off recently as it's rubbing up against my oil filter. After taking it off I felt no difference at all.

Main reason to get one is looks, 2nd is PERHAPS they might help to make your engine mounts last longer. I am not 100% sure on this theory though.

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driftmeister Community Regular

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I just change into Nismo Engine & gearbox mounts for my GTT. Wondering whether anyone has experienced more vibration than the stock ones? I can feel it when i rest my feet on the rest pedal, doors (when opened), fenders, etc. Basically most on the front half portion of the car while idling. I was told it is normal because the Nismo are made from harder compound rubber but will feel less vibration once they aged. Pls advice cos i hope the install was done right.

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Abo Bob Grand Master

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Well think about it. You put in mounts that let the engine move less, of course they are a harder compound, of course you will get more vibration through your car. The engine mounts are there partially to absorb those vibrations. By putting a more rigid one on you will send more of those vibrations through the car.

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Well think about it. You put in mounts that let the engine move less, of course they are a harder compound, of course you will get more vibration through your car. The engine mounts are there partially to absorb those vibrations. By putting a more rigid one on you will send more of those vibrations through the car.

Agreed :cheers:

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Having said that, when I put them in I didn't notice a significant difference.

You can't really do engine mounts wrong they are either in or not, maybe check the nuts are on tight but thats about the only thing that can go wrong.

When you feel it vibrating is it in gear (auto maybe?) is the engine idling smooth or too low or too high?

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