JGard18

I did a search, and came up with a link to fcstore.com and an engine brace from there. I've been to the site before, but now it appears down. Anybody know where I could get one of these braces? I don't want what Maztatrix has, as that's like $220. The engine brace I'm thinking of is just that, no strut bracing, and only about $60. Any links or pointers would be appreciated.

cswanson

Buy it at Racingbeat: http://www.racingbeat.com/

I just got one but haven't installed it yet. $65 plus shipping. I heard they work wonders. Anybody want to reinforce that for me?

JGard18

Thanks! geez, I didn't even know about Racing Beat's website...

Ordered...and hopefully this fixes my problem, as new engine mounts did not

White_Seven

Just an FYI, but FCStore.com is now Speed Machine Performance

91_fc

yeah. try calling those **** and no body ever picks the phone up! ... it just me? ive called sooooooo many times and all i hear is "thank you for calling speed machine performance, bla bla bla..."

91_fc

btw, does anybody know if there is drilling required to install it?

cswanson

According to the installation instructions I got with mine, you have to drill one 3/8" hole in the side of the engine compartment.

91_fc

oh. thanks.

JGard18

doh! I hate drilling into anywhere on my cars. Oh well... So long as I don't hit tire or something on the way out with the drill

91_fc

yeah me too! oh well. i guess i'll do it. with less engine torue movement in the engine bay, it supposedly sends more of the torque down the e-shaft instead giving you a bit more power when you engage the clutch. what do you think? bs?

91_fc

yeah me too! oh well. i guess i'll do it. with less engine torue movement in the engine bay, it supposedly sends more of the torque down the e-shaft instead giving you a bit more power when you engage the clutch. what do you think? bs?

91_fc

yeah me too! oh well. i guess i'll do it. with less engine torue movement in the engine bay, it supposedly sends more of the torque down the e-shaft instead giving you a bit more power when you engage the clutch. what do you think? bs?

91_fc

yeah me too! oh well. i guess i'll do it. with less engine torue movement in the engine bay, it supposedly sends more of the torque down the e-shaft instead giving you a bit more power when you engage the clutch. what do you think? bs?

91_fc

wooops. anyways i emailed the guys from speed machine performance asking about installation and he emailed me this http://www.fc3s.org/how_tos/suspensi...ine_brace.html just in case any of you wanted to see it.

JGard18

it won't give you any more power, that part is BS. However, it will solidify the engine in the car, and you will get quicker throttle response. On top of that, any bucking from off/on gas movements should be greatly reduced, and any clutch shudder when moving from a stop should also be greatly reduced, if not eliminated.

That's what I'm hoping for, anyway

JGard18

bleh, those instructions are confusing as hell.