I just wanted to share a new video just released for the NWP Engineering Engine Torque Link Bracing Kit.

Drastically reduce engine movement while racing to reduce wheel hop, increase traction, and improve throttle response and shift feel!

The adjustable Engine Torque Link connects the front engine mount to the chassis. It features opposing threads to make adjustments easy! All you have to do is turn the hex bar to increase or decrease engine stiffness.

The entire installation process takes only a few minutes and can be done by almost anybody with basic hand tools.

I hope you enjoy the new video! Please feel free to post any questions or comments.

Thank you!

 

damn someone was selling this used, i shoulda grabbed it!

i love the stuff you make aaron, innovative! this is something i'm definitely gonna buy off you!... after i pay for some headers i guess this would be like getting firmer engine mounts but without the added firmness and vibrations

 

now I am sure others are wondering this as well and I wanted to ask you to clear it up. With the link being on just one side and the normal movement of the engine in an up and down kind of motion. Would the addition of the link, tightening up just the pass side stress the driver side mount more than normal? I picture the pass. side stationary and the driver side mount having to absorb more movement. Is this the case and did you previously want to add 2 links but due to the set-up of the engine bay you could not?

 

Thank you.

You should notice extra vibrations with this Torque Link depending on how firm you set it. That's why I designed it so easy to disconnect and connect. In the video, it took me about 1 minute to connect it back up to the brackets.

But I guarantee you will love this mod!

 

No, this was the original design. But the driver's side of the engine does still move, but not nearly as much. The passenger side of the engine movement is drastically reduced, while the driver's side is only reduced by about 50%.

If you stuck another link on the transmission mount, it would really hold the engine still. I'm not sure how much more of a gain you'll notice since the Engine Torque Link already does so much. But I'm sure you'll notice an improvement.

By having this Engine Torque Link in place, it does not send more movement to another mount. You will not see premature wear with your other mounts or anything like that. But you probably will notice increased vibrations in your steering wheel. If that bothers you, as it does some drivers, then you can easily disconnect it for daily driving.

But I love keeping mine connected all the time since vibrations don't bother me at all. In fact, I like having them. I am much more 'in tune' with my engine.

 

I feel the same way. I was thinking more along the lines of adding another torque link to limit lateral engine movement. In the standard position it mostly limits longitudinal movement but if you added a second link to limit the lateral movement as well it would surely benefit chassis flex. Now this of course might be overkill for a DD but on the track, as I am sure you know, limiting chassis flex in any way is a benefit.

 

I don't think lateral engine movement causes any problems since almost all of the engine movement is forwards and backwards on a transversely mounted FWD engine. The engine only wants to twist one direction in Drive and one direction in Reverse. So by adding another torque link on the front most engine mount or one on the transmission, the engine will get even more still. The NWP Torque Link also works great with polyurethane motor mounts. Anything you can do to keep your engine from moving will be good.

But chassis flex isn't a bad thing to worry about either. A front strut bar, a good sway bar, or subframe connectors helps keep the body nice and still.

 

I Had this link & loved it! BUT & that is a very optimistic but too, I removed it because I went through two driver side mounts in 18 months. Engine movement does get transferred to the weakest mount, By both torque mounts being urethane & the brace holding the passenger side, the drivers side mount took the slack. Heat also plays a role. As temps rise under the hood rubber softens and even the urethane loosens a bit but not as much as the rubber, but a bit more movement transferrs to the weakest mount. I now have all 4 urethane mounts and movement is very minimal. I even thought of re-installing and as someone else stated, adding something on the tranny side, but im sure that will increase engine vibration inside the car even more. idk...

Either way its still a damn good product. Just not too sure for a daily driver.

 

Thank you. We are still testing this torque link to this day and haven't had any mounts get weak on us with over 4 years of testing. I even had one installed on my VE30DE prior to designing the one for the VQ and those engine mounts were in perfect shape after 3+ years of racing abuse. And I am still running the same PU filled transmission mounts even with my VQ35 swap. I have over 100K miles on those mounts and they are in great shape still. I am surprised those are holding up after all these years.

But yeah, I agree. Heat and lack of humidity does kill rubber. But it's weird that yours broke down after only a year or so. The majority of my testing was conducted in Las Vegas, Nevada where it's 110 degrees and 10% humidity in the summer and I still didn't have any problems.

The engine movement does shift to the unbraced mount, but even that movement is reduced considerably.

I'd reinstall the Torque Link if you still have it. You will notice even more of an improvement. But you probably will notice an increase in vibrations at idle. But I like that sort of thing. It keeps me 'in tune' with my engine more.

 

Ahhhhh, Vegas....unfortunately I'm in Houston. Humidity and heat is a *****. Guess different areas will produce different results. I have enough cabin vibration with 4 urethane mounts at idle, don't think I can take more, but I just may put it back on for a bit

 

Yeah, put it back on just for fun. It's easy to install too. Plus, once the brackets are installed, you can remove the torque link in about 1 minute then reconnect it only on track days if you don't like the added vibrations you receive.

Every car is different when it comes to vibrations. So don't notice an increase and some do.

The VE30DE mount testing was conducted in hot and dry Las Vegas. But the VQ30/VQ35 Engine Torque Link testing was all conducted in hot and humid North Carolina with the same results. The motor mounts are holding up great and don't deteriorate any faster.

 

I'll reinstall and be a tester for Texas how does that sound. Since I redid the other 2 mounts in urethane and converted from auto to 6 speed, I had'nt put it back on to see. Looks like now I have a reason to d so.

 

.. as he tightens it counter-clockwise ..

 

Sounds good!

From looking above, it's CW. It just depends which way you're looking at it.

 

Appreciate the response. I suppose you are right bracing side to side movement is not exactly a necessity. I need to come up there and see you run the max at the track. Are you close to, what city is that with all the aftermarket developers? Auto city or something?

 

I am about 30 minutes away from the Kinston Drag Strip in Kinston, NC. That is where I do all my testing and tuning. And usually when I attempt a new record, I will drive to Coastal Plains Dragway in Jacksonville, NC, which is a little over an hour away. The track is a lot smoother and usually stickier.

I'm not sure what city you are referring to. But there is a lot of racing action in the Charlotte area. I am 4 hours east of that.

 

Vid no work

 

Yeah, I'm sorry about that. It's not available for mobile devices due to the song I chose for the video. I am not able to make it available on mobile devices. But you may be able to still watch it if you open the video using your phone's browser instead of the Youtube app or mobile Maxima.org website.