Project WOOSAABi ...big pictures inside

[benzino]

Do you believe it needs it?
What about incorporating a damper into a strut brace?

[gse_turbo]

Interesting questions.

I think a torque damper in any engine is a good improvement. If you watch enough dyno videos you'll see how much movement and energy is lost to the motor and tranny twisting up.

I think it's 'less' required in the Lanos/Kadett chassis because the motor and tranny mount are so far forward on the chassis the effect of torque is a lot less. On the Nubira/Forenza... And any chassis that the motor or tranny mount in in line with the crank, it's a requirement.

The location of the torque damper is less important. The Nubira is on the lower left side of the motor near the gearbox. The Forenza/Reno, it's on the lower right of the motor near the oil pump. Most after market dampers mount to the strut tower and link somewhere to the top of the motor.

[benzino]

Except having it on the strut tower only makes sense for north/south engine

[gse_turbo]

Actually I would suggest the same setup I mentioned for that as well. I've been working on an old school Audi Quatro with this setup. I'll try and post some pics as soon as I can.