Ingalls ETD

[EUR003act]

You don't need to drain the oil. But make sure that the gasket is still fine and get some RTV blue gasket sealant just in case you need it. You realise you have to remove the ignition coil packs too? Not sure if you have to remove the spark plugs. I'll check.

Edit: You don't need to remove the spark plugs, just the coil packs. Here are the instructions just in case:
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/779/rockercoverub3.jpg

which ones are the coil packs? im guessing theyre the 4 black smooth things attatched to the cover?

how will i know if i need the blue RTV gasket sealant?

thanks again

[aaronng]

which ones are the coil packs? im guessing theyre the 4 black smooth things attatched to the cover?

how will i know if i need the blue RTV gasket sealant?

thanks again

Yup, it's the 4 black things under the spark plug cover.

And yeah, you should get the gasket sealant. Seems that you need to use it on certain points of the head. Here are the installation instructions: http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/5...installcd5.jpg (291kB)

[EUR003act]

thanks aaronng, ill let you know how it goes later in the week

[aaronng]

No problem. Now back on topic.

[EUR003act]

ingalls etd installed!

im guessing its normal to have alot more "engine noise" in the cabin now? i dont know how to explain it, kind of like i slight whine... im guessing its just the noise travelling through the chassis now?

looks sweet!

[aaronng]

ingalls etd installed!

im guessing its normal to have alot more "engine noise" in the cabin now? i dont know how to explain it, kind of like i slight whine... im guessing its just the noise travelling through the chassis now?

looks sweet!

Yup, I got a whine that is very obvious in 1st gear as well. I guess your chassis now acts as an amplifier for engine noise.

[EUR003act]

Yup, I got a whine that is very obvious in 1st gear as well. I guess your chassis now acts as an amplifier for engine noise.

haha we think alike... just wanted to make sure i wasnt the only one...

[E-Gene]

Thought that I will revive this thread seeing that I just bought the ETD from Pumped and just took the car for a drive.

Pros:
You definitely feel an improvement in the response of the throttle. I do feel like the car is quicker of the mark and less sluggish. And it looks good!

Cons:
It's not so much the noise in the cabin that bugs me but the vibrations. You feel everywhere, from the steering wheel to the dash and to the seats. There's also a knocking sound from the engine bay that I think is coming from the ETD knocking the a/c pipes. There's too little of a clearance from the ETD and the a/c pipes.

Verdict?
Don't know if I'll keep it on the car, or should I say, don't know if the wife will let me keep it on the car if it's going to be that noticable in the cabin, but will give the damper a tweak and see if it gets better.

[WIL70S]

this is really noob, but what does a torque damper do?

[aaronng]

Cons:
It's not so much the noise in the cabin that bugs me but the vibrations. You feel everywhere, from the steering wheel to the dash and to the seats. There's also a knocking sound from the engine bay that I think is coming from the ETD knocking the a/c pipes. There's too little of a clearance from the ETD and the a/c pipes.

The ETD is a compromised version of solid engine mounts. Once you ride in a car with solid engine mounts, you will realise how comfortable the ETD is. Yes, I have the vibrations too.

[Crapdaz]

Thought that I will revive this thread seeing that I just bought the ETD from Pumped and just took the car for a drive.

Pros:
You definitely feel an improvement in the response of the throttle. I do feel like the car is quicker of the mark and less sluggish. And it looks good!

Cons:
It's not so much the noise in the cabin that bugs me but the vibrations. You feel everywhere, from the steering wheel to the dash and to the seats. There's also a knocking sound from the engine bay that I think is coming from the ETD knocking the a/c pipes. There's too little of a clearance from the ETD and the a/c pipes.

Verdict?
Don't know if I'll keep it on the car, or should I say, don't know if the wife will let me keep it on the car if it's going to be that noticable in the cabin, but will give the damper a tweak and see if it gets better.

how did you have knocking on the the AC lines?
the only problem on mine is that the brakelines were in the way of the chassis/etd bracket side bolt so i added rubber hoses on the brakeline to reduce stress.

damn i duno why but i don't feel too much of an increase in vibration, it is noticeable though compared to stock.

[aaronng]

how did you have knocking on the the AC lines?
the only problem on mine is that the brakelines were in the way of the chassis/etd bracket side bolt so i added rubber hoses on the brakeline to reduce stress.

damn i duno why but i don't feel too much of an increase in vibration, it is noticeable though compared to stock.

There is a lot of variation in the A/C lines and brake lines as they are bent and assembled by hand. Take 2 Euros and it is very likely that the AC and brake lines are routed with slight differences. I have seen one Euro that could not fit on the Cusco strut bar no matter how we moved the A/C line. We had to grind down the Cusco's mount.