Tranny Torque Rod on Gen 3/4 5SFE

[ASG14]

Basically I did this for George, and posting it as I need his input as well.

The bolting for it is already on the subframe.

Rod to Subframe, NO ISSUES

The Auto tranny has 2 holes as seen in the pics, that are already threaded. The top one lines up perfect with the 1MZ mounting bracker, bottom does not.

The Auto Tranny has lines int he way, biggest issue.

BUT, only the Manual trannys wil have a use for this. So I'll assume those lines are NOT there. I'll also assume the manual tranny has those same 2 holes.

Verdict, V6 tranny rod needs custom bracket for 5SFE Manual.

Ok, George, I need you for conformation.

1: Does the manual have the same lines as the auto (in pic) that are in the way. Or any other lines?

2: Are the 2 screw holes on the manual?

[GrkBallaG]

Nice adam, Ill look tommorow for you since its dark and cold outside .


Anyway, there are no tranny lines in the way of course, looks like it bolts to the subframe with no promblem. Where do you have it connected on the top?

[ASG14]

If you mean on the top of the Rod, that is how it is OEM.


*Added

Also, I just did this, in the dark, ahha.

[GrkBallaG]

Nevermind i got it now .



Also, the black peice attached to the torque rod, where did you get that? I assume its off the V6 manual tranny?

[ASG14]

Both lower and upper bracket are stock Auto ones. Manual bracket MAY be different for the upper only.

If you want, we can talk on the phone tomorrow. Just let em know.

[GrkBallaG]

Confirmed, the holes are there just like on the auto tranny. Also i have no brackets on mine.

[Venom_5]

your 5S engine bay needs some TLC

[2wickedtoyz]

the concept of the tq strut actually works and works very well to eliminate wheel hop. the feel of the motor is also improved.

[uibalnme]

Where did you get those parts, and what are the part numbers? I want to try it on my 5S auto.

[Venom_5]

^ i was thinking about making one and putting it on my 5S auto (you can set it up to work around those lines, i think ... i was checkin it out a few days ago in my garage)

but i dont think all the effort would be worth the results

[uibalnme]

Originally Posted by Venom_5

^ i was thinking about making one and putting it on my 5S auto (you can set it up to work around those lines, i think ... i was checkin it out a few days ago in my garage)

but i dont think all the effort would be worth the results

I was thinking (from looking at the pics) of using long, high strength grade 8 bolts, and spacer sleves so the bracket clears the trans lines. So, it shouldn't take too much effort. Every little bit helps, right?

[Venom_5]

^ well unless youre getting wheel hop (highly unlikely from a 4cyl auto) or the tranny is shakin around for some crazy reason, you wont really get results from the tq rod, thats why i think its not worth the effort

but i was going to just make a different mounting bracket, not use spacer sleeves, although that should work as well

[2wickedtoyz]

take your original one out and see how well it works...it's a strut and it's most likely blown.....fix it

[-SCWEET1-]

Very nice Adam.....

[Venom_5]

how hard do you think it would be for me to make one of these to fit an Auto Tranny + 5S-FE? .... cost is not an issue, as i have access to a shop and can fork out money for the joints/bolts/mounts/etc

does anyone have any more pictures of where exactly i would have to attach it to clear those two lines going into the auto tranny? does anyone have any up-close pictures of the torque rod itself (installed & uninstalled)?

thanks

EDIT:

seems like i would need a Spherical Rod End attached to a pretty long threaded bolt/end .... and other than that, two nuts & spacers/stoppers?