DIY: Installing/Adjusting Blackend Motorsports Engine Damper

Alperovich · 06-10-07, 07:18 PM

DIY
Installing & Adjusting
Blackend Motorsports Engine Damper

Installation

Required Tool list

12mm 1/4" drive socket
1/2in 3/8" drive socket
1/2in 1/4" drive socket
17mm 1/4" drive socket
Short 1/4" drive extension
2 17mm wrenches
2 19mm wrenches
1/4in drive ratchet
3/8in drive ratchet
**manuals only** 10mm 3/8" drive socket & short extension

Before beginning Ensure the car has warmed down as componants will be very hot and you can burn yourself.

Step 1
Remove strut bar

using the 12mm socket, remove all 5 bolts and 1 nut holding the strut bar in place.

Step 2
Remove driverside strut bar brace

using the 3/8" 12mm to remove the lower bolt and 1/4" 12mm with extension to remove upper bolt.

take caution not to drop bolts, however they will not be reused.

Step 3
Installing the new bracket.

place the bracket with 2 bolt holes in front of the bracket you just removed, to make a U shape

Then using the two 8mm (1/2" head) screws,

tighten the brackets back into place

Step 4
Installing Last bracket onto engine hook

place the bolt thru the bracket with bolt head on the bend side.

Manuals ONLY

Using a 10mm socket/wrench remove bolt holding the clutch line in place.

Step 5
Install bracket onto the engine hook with the bend facing towards the firewall.

Place the washer between the engine hook and nut

Using two 17mm wrenches tighten into place.

You want to keep the bracket as low as possible

Manuals only

Tighten the 10mm bolt back on

Step 6
Installing damper

place the damper on top of the two brackets.

Then insert the bolt from the bottom with a washer, thru the bracket and damper heim joint.

Secure by hand tightening the nut on.

tighten down using either 2 17mm wrenches

Step 7

reinstall strut bar.

Your DONE enjoy your new damper!

Adjusting

****UNDER CONSTRUCTION*****

disclaimers: PLEASE be sure to read the instructions provided by Blackend Motorsports fully. Use this only as a guide. Blackend motorsports nor I am responsible for damage to damper or vehicle due to improper installation. If you are not confident you can install the engine damper kit yourself, please pay a professional to do it for you.

Brian if there is any corrections or anything else you would like to add, please be my guest and let me know i'll change it in the DIY.

kotetu · 06-10-07, 08:10 PM

nice DIY! I was gonna video the whole thing, but now I may not bother.

Alperovich · 06-10-07, 08:57 PM

mods, can this be moved into the DIY section?

LEgEND-FEiGN · 06-10-07, 09:08 PM

real nice job got me thinking about getting one of those soon...does it make a big diff?

Edify · 06-10-07, 11:37 PM

Well written right up. Along with Blackend's instructions noone should have any problem.

-Ed

Blackend · 06-11-07, 02:00 AM

Great stuff Alex! The only thing you need to change is the title of the DIY...

Alperovich · 06-11-07, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackend

Great stuff Alex! The only thing you need to change is the title of the DIY...

LOL. haha

mods, can we move this to the DIY sections, and can u rename it? i changed it but the front page still shows it as b4

TonyTheBullet · 06-11-07, 09:23 AM

DV8 said that he had to lengthen his fuel line, does everyone with a sedan have to do the same?

Alperovich · 06-11-07, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jean Chretien

DV8 said that he had to lengthen his fuel line, does everyone with a sedan have to do the same?

no, its just something he did, b/c of other custom parts.

Hotstartup · 06-11-07, 07:14 PM

so what does this do?

Edify · 06-11-07, 07:46 PM

Coming from Ingalls website(damper looks similar):

http://www.ingallseng.com/parts/ETD/ETD-Specs.htm

Greatly improved off-the-line acceleration
Reduced wheel hop
Improved vehicle stability
Reduced shock loads on driveline components
Smoother shifting
Reduced wear on exhaust system joints
Less vibration transmission to the driver compared to polyurethane motor mounts.
Less shock load, compared to torque straps and chains.
Drifting – helps reduce shock loads when wheels gain traction.
Reduces motor movement – decreases the chance of motor parts rubbing against
the hood and frame.

blkonblkcpe · 06-11-07, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edify

Coming from Ingalls website(damper looks similar):

http://www.ingallseng.com/parts/ETD/ETD-Specs.htm

Greatly improved off-the-line acceleration
Reduced wheel hop
Improved vehicle stability
Reduced shock loads on driveline components
Smoother shifting
Reduced wear on exhaust system joints
Less vibration transmission to the driver compared to polyurethane motor mounts.
Less shock load, compared to torque straps and chains.
Drifting – helps reduce shock loads when wheels gain traction.
Reduces motor movement – decreases the chance of motor parts rubbing against
the hood and frame.

Some patients side effects, (although minimal).
Bloody stool
mild to severe menstual cramps, (females only)
heart palpitations
slight rise in blood pressure
boner lasting for more than 4 hours
painfull ejaculation.

These side effects although mild and rare, are not expected to cause any lasting symptoms!

theGodfather · 06-14-07, 09:52 PM

You forgot all the torque specifications for each and every bolt!

legendtype2 · 06-15-07, 03:49 PM

Finally adjusted the middle nut but I think I loosened it too much. When I tried tightening it I couldn't turn it. With little adjustment it really made a huge improvement! Thanks for the DIY!

Blackend · 06-15-07, 04:04 PM

Hey Alex - I just realized that the instructions for tightening up the preload are wrong. The nut right up against the damper body is actually the jam nut for the preload which is the 2nd nut from the damper body.

You have to loosen the 1st big nut and then the preload will go into the body by tightening, or out of the body by loosining. Then tighten down the big nut to lock the preload down.

The 3rd nut away from the damper body is the jam nut for the length of the damper.

06-10-07, 07:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
Alperovich I'm the Stig! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highland park, il Posts: 13,357 Car 1: 93 Coupe LS 6SPD [reborn] Car 2: 99 2.3CL 5spd Car 3: 82 XJ550R iTrader: (19)	DIY: Installing/Adjusting Blackend Motorsports Engine Damper DIY Installing & Adjusting Blackend Motorsports Engine Damper Installation Required Tool list 12mm 1/4" drive socket 1/2in 3/8" drive socket 1/2in 1/4" drive socket 17mm 1/4" drive socket Short 1/4" drive extension 2 17mm wrenches 2 19mm wrenches 1/4in drive ratchet 3/8in drive ratchet manuals only 10mm 3/8" drive socket & short extension Before beginning Ensure the car has warmed down as componants will be very hot and you can burn yourself. Step 1 Remove strut bar using the 12mm socket, remove all 5 bolts and 1 nut holding the strut bar in place. Step 2 Remove driverside strut bar brace using the 3/8" 12mm to remove the lower bolt and 1/4" 12mm with extension to remove upper bolt. take caution not to drop bolts, however they will not be reused. Step 3 Installing the new bracket. place the bracket with 2 bolt holes in front of the bracket you just removed, to make a U shape Then using the two 8mm (1/2" head) screws, tighten the brackets back into place Step 4 Installing Last bracket onto engine hook place the bolt thru the bracket with bolt head on the bend side. Manuals ONLY Using a 10mm socket/wrench remove bolt holding the clutch line in place. Step 5 Install bracket onto the engine hook with the bend facing towards the firewall. Place the washer between the engine hook and nut Using two 17mm wrenches tighten into place. You want to keep the bracket as low as possible Manuals only Tighten the 10mm bolt back on Step 6 Installing damper place the damper on top of the two brackets. Then insert the bolt from the bottom with a washer, thru the bracket and damper heim joint. Secure by hand tightening the nut on. tighten down using either 2 17mm wrenches Step 7 reinstall strut bar. Your DONE enjoy your new damper! Adjusting **UNDER CONSTRUCTION*** disclaimers: PLEASE be sure to read the instructions provided by Blackend Motorsports fully. Use this only as a guide. Blackend motorsports nor I am responsible for damage to damper or vehicle due to improper installation. If you are not confident you can install the engine damper kit yourself, please pay a professional to do it for you. Brian if there is any corrections or anything else you would like to add, please be my guest and let me know i'll change it in the DIY. __________________ ~Alex A legend Reborn v.Hello Track days... Visit my Website!! Last edited by Alperovich : 06-15-07 at 05:36 PM.

06-10-07, 08:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
kotetu Yo pedo en su dirección. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3,002 Car 1: 95 LS Coupe 6spd Car 2: 94 L Cpe 6spd - sold Car 3: 98 Prelude - sold iTrader: (12)	nice DIY! I was gonna video the whole thing, but now I may not bother. __________________ 1995 Acura Legend LS Coupe 6 speed NSX seats - JDM Headlights - OEM Fogs - MLS Copy strut bar - Legend specific Tie bars - Addco F&R Sways - KSport suspension - Sr5Guy Stage 2 Chip - RangerJoe Short shifter - Aluminum Pulleys - Injen intake - Stromung 2.5 inch cat-back - S2000 Battery Coming soon to a theater near you... 2005 RL BBK - Upgraded Final drive and LSD - Custom header - Cams - adjustable ball joints - adjustable end links

06-10-07, 08:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
Alperovich I'm the Stig! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highland park, il Posts: 13,357 Car 1: 93 Coupe LS 6SPD [reborn] Car 2: 99 2.3CL 5spd Car 3: 82 XJ550R iTrader: (19)	mods, can this be moved into the DIY section? __________________ ~Alex A legend Reborn v.Hello Track days... Visit my Website!!

06-10-07, 09:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
LEgEND-FEiGN Gangster Legend Owner Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Capitol of NY..Albany Posts: 243 Car 1: 1992 Legend L Sedan 270k Car 2: 2000 infiniti i30 iTrader: (1)	real nice job got me thinking about getting one of those soon...does it make a big diff? __________________

06-10-07, 11:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
Edify Just Another Guy Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 431 Car 1: '91 Coupe L Car 2: NA Miata Car 3: 96 Tahoe / CBR-F4 iTrader: (2)	Well written right up. Along with Blackend's instructions noone should have any problem. -Ed __________________ Custom CAI - sr5guy stage II chip - EGR Block - TB Bypass - Blackend's Damper - Custom 2" Y Pipe - Magnaflow Cat - 2.5" B Pipe - Type II IM - Labrat Crank Pulley - NA1 NSX Rims - ME 6000k HID. 14.99 @ 94.12 before manifold, pulley, & rims.

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06-11-07, 09:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
TonyTheBullet Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,822 Car 1: 1992 Legend LS Sedan Car 2: 1993 Legend LS Coupe iTrader: (12)	DV8 said that he had to lengthen his fuel line, does everyone with a sedan have to do the same? __________________ Toronto Sprint Meet Photos http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulleti...6/#post1277655 Looking for Coupe Front Speaker Covers PM me if you got 'em!

06-11-07, 07:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
Hotstartup Type I King Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 9,190 Car 1: 92 LS Sedan Car 2: 91 LS Coupe 5 spd iTrader: (7)	so what does this do?

06-11-07, 07:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
Edify Just Another Guy Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 431 Car 1: '91 Coupe L Car 2: NA Miata Car 3: 96 Tahoe / CBR-F4 iTrader: (2)	Coming from Ingalls website(damper looks similar): http://www.ingallseng.com/parts/ETD/ETD-Specs.htm Greatly improved off-the-line acceleration Reduced wheel hop Improved vehicle stability Reduced shock loads on driveline components Smoother shifting Reduced wear on exhaust system joints Less vibration transmission to the driver compared to polyurethane motor mounts. Less shock load, compared to torque straps and chains. Drifting – helps reduce shock loads when wheels gain traction. Reduces motor movement – decreases the chance of motor parts rubbing against the hood and frame. __________________ Custom CAI - sr5guy stage II chip - EGR Block - TB Bypass - Blackend's Damper - Custom 2" Y Pipe - Magnaflow Cat - 2.5" B Pipe - Type II IM - Labrat Crank Pulley - NA1 NSX Rims - ME 6000k HID. 14.99 @ 94.12 before manifold, pulley, & rims.

06-14-07, 09:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
theGodfather "the Don" Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Toronto, ON, CANADA Posts: 984 Car 1: 1995 Carbon Black Metallic 6-Speed Coupe iTrader: (2)	You forgot all the torque specifications for each and every bolt! __________________ 1995 Legend Coupe 6-speed Carbon Black Metallic 208 WHP @ 6250 RPM 189 FT/LB @ 5250 RPM MUSTANG Dyno 260,000mi and counting WeaponR Secret Weapon Intake - Cold Air Box - Custom 2.5" stainless exhaust system - Remus Rev3 Universal muffler -SPEC Stage II clutch - 5speed flywheel - SR5GUY Chip - APEXi S-AFC - Pullies - MLS copy strut bar - Short Shifter -18" ICON W65 Wheels - KONI reds/Ground Controls - Slotted Brembo Rotors - SS Brake lines - Walbro 255 -ICE

06-15-07, 03:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
legendtype2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,674 Car 1: 2006 Mercedes C230 Car 2: 1991 L coupe iTrader: (3)	Finally adjusted the middle nut but I think I loosened it too much. When I tried tightening it I couldn't turn it. With little adjustment it really made a huge improvement! Thanks for the DIY! __________________ 91 KA8 Legend Gallery