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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 10:21 AM
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LOTF Engine Damper Help Needed

I had a LOTF engine damper installed on my old 04 MCS but took it off when I sold the car. I just pulled it out of my closet and have decided to install it on my 06 MCS, but I'm not sure if I have all the needed parts. I have the actual damper, two bolts, one about 1.5 inch metal plate, and a strange looking bell washer. I know I have to at least be missing a nut, but I don't know the size or if that is the only thing I'm missing. If anyone knows what else I am missing please help me out. Also, if you know where I can find installation instructions, that would help out a lot. Thanks
 
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 11:32 AM
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You might want to try contacting Way at Way Motor Works. He's got alot of experience with aftermarket SFI dampers.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 11:43 AM
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I dont have any real experiance with your damper but, I do know that the motor mounts changed between '04 and '05 models. It's not just the "can" mount either it is the whole left top on the '04s. That might pose a problem.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 12:07 PM
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If it's like the VIP dampers, the 04's are different than the 05 and 06.

The 04 (I think) came with some sort of damper or brace from the factory, so they have a threaded hole already in place to attach the after market one.

The 05/06 had a redesigned engine mount so didn't have the factory damper (or the threaded hole), so a hole needs to be drilled through the body so you can attach the damper (and you need the nuts that the 04 wouldn't need).
 
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 08:34 PM
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I am probably remembering wrong but I think the LOTF damper didnt even involve the stock mount when it came to mounting.
 
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