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Offline Glennster

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Torque Straps?
« on: October 11, 2009 - 07:34:39 AM »
 I'm about to put a stroked 340 in my 70 Challenger, I was told that I should install a '' Torque Strap '' to make sure I don't break the left side motor mount.
 Can you guys help with the who, where and how much to spend parts of this?
THANKS!




Offline Changin Gears

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Re: Torque Straps?
« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2009 - 09:04:06 AM »
Most people spend $2 (me too) on a chain.  Usually running from the front of the head or water pump down to the frame rail under the battery.  I like to put the chain on the back side of the head to the frame rail by the clutch linkage.  This hides it and attaches to the frame at a stronger part (near the fire wall).


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Re: Torque Straps?
« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2009 - 11:25:00 AM »
Mancini sells a quality torque strap . . I have one for the hardtop when I get it put together.   :cheers:

Offline plumbeeper

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Re: Torque Straps?
« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2009 - 11:30:37 AM »
Here's another option for a cleaner original look. I put these Schumacher Magnum Poly-Loc mounts on the Road Runner. They look great and I don't have to worry about the header slamming against the shock tower anymore. Unfortunately, I couldn't get them for $2 though.

Here's a link...

http://www.engine-swaps.com/frames/frame_PolyLoc.html


Dave

edit: I tried to upload a pic (only 9.65kb) but the uploader is full.


Offline 6packCuda

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Re: Torque Straps?
« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2009 - 12:07:16 PM »


edit: I tried to upload a pic (only 9.65kb) but the uploader is full.


http://photobucket.com/ :2thumbs:
Dave