ebgine torque damper - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

maxxnitro88 · 01-17-2009, 06:47 PM

hey im on here for my dad, he has an 05 avalon. i was wondering if there is an etd for the avalon. i searched but did not come up with any results.

***Tom in Tacoma*** · 01-18-2009, 11:12 AM

Forgive me - but what is an engine torque damper?

maxxnitro88 · 01-18-2009, 03:47 PM

it is a small shock absorber that mounts between your engine and the frame of the car. when you "punch it" in a front wheel drive car the engine will start shaking as your wheels gain and loose traction due to wheel hop. by holding the engine steady you can greatly reduce wheel hop, getting more traction, thus allowing you to accelerate faster.

here is an example of one on a new civic si: