Any comments on the pros and cons of a transmission strap kit such as this:
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ACC-C10-4785&CartID=29
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Any comments on the pros and cons of a transmission strap kit such as this:
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ACC-C10-4785&CartID=29
http://www2.cip1.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=ACC-C10-4785&CartID=29
They have their place in the big picture.
In most cases, they were originally designed for off road and other racing activitites. In those cases, they were not padded as the transmission of noise wasn't relavant.
In a street car, the advantages is that it helps to control torque movement from your drive train. When you step on the gas, rotational movement has to be translated into linear movement, in so doing, the engine and transaxle are trying to rotate sideways as well as rotating around the axix of the axles. These straps help to eliminate broken transaxle mounts due to rotational forces. Also, if stock mounts should break, they help in keeping the transaxle/engine attached to their mounting horns.
They do have a drawback in that they will transmit some noise regardless of the padding but in my opinion, it's a small price to pay especially if you have a hot rod engine that's putting way more force on the transaxle mounts then they were originally engineered for.
In most cases, they were originally designed for off road and other racing activitites. In those cases, they were not padded as the transmission of noise wasn't relavant.
In a street car, the advantages is that it helps to control torque movement from your drive train. When you step on the gas, rotational movement has to be translated into linear movement, in so doing, the engine and transaxle are trying to rotate sideways as well as rotating around the axix of the axles. These straps help to eliminate broken transaxle mounts due to rotational forces. Also, if stock mounts should break, they help in keeping the transaxle/engine attached to their mounting horns.
They do have a drawback in that they will transmit some noise regardless of the padding but in my opinion, it's a small price to pay especially if you have a hot rod engine that's putting way more force on the transaxle mounts then they were originally engineered for.
Robert,
This is what I used instead of the strap:
http://www.geneberg.com/product_info.php?cPath=351&products_id=1064
In addition, I used the GB front mount and a truss bar.
The noise is nominal but more than stock.
This is what I used instead of the strap:
http://www.geneberg.com/product_info.php?cPath=351&products_id=1064
In addition, I used the GB front mount and a truss bar.
The noise is nominal but more than stock.
Holding or supporting the nose cone of the VW tranny makes plenty of sense with extra load or hard driving. The older transmission straps work fine and actually can assist shifting effort and keeping the car in gear as well.
The mid mount from Berg does the same thing, but $$$$.
I doubt that you will notice any extra drive train noise from either in a open top car using them? Solid mounts in a tin top can get loud. But opinions vary.
Boston Bob E
The mid mount from Berg does the same thing, but $$$$.
I doubt that you will notice any extra drive train noise from either in a open top car using them? Solid mounts in a tin top can get loud. But opinions vary.
Boston Bob E