FINALLY got my car back!

[TowDawg]

I just got home from the shop. I got the mechanic to stay over tonight with me helping so we could finish it up and I could have it this weekend.
Fresh Arrow rebuild, new clutch, Woodhouse engine and tranny mounts, and M&M headers. I can't wait to let the clutch get broken in and then start seeing what she can do with the new stuff.

I do have a question regarding my tune though. I have the "93 octane/no cats" tune from Dan at VS and I'm worried that I might run too lean after adding the headers. Will they make enough difference that I need to order another tune, or should I be fine?

And for you guys with the Woodhouse mounts. I definitely feel more vibrations, but they are very noticeable from about 2k to 2.5k. Is that just a normal spot to feel them after installing these mounts?

 

[plumcrazy]

personally id get a new tune so i didnt have to worry. cooler weather now and that will affect the tune too so be careful

 

[TowDawg]

Thanks Plum.
I spoke to Dan last night (at 2AM! when does he sleep?) and he said that I should be fine with the "canned" tune he sent me. I just need to get on the Dyno as soon as I can and get him the info so he can write a new tune for me.

 

[Coloviper]

I had the engine and tranny mounts in for a day and took them out. Car had way too much vibrations coming through (for my liking anyway), just as you described. Felt like my car was going to fall apart at those rpms. Everyone says they wear in and are better over time. I just didn't have the patience to wait it out and I put the factory ones back in. Never looked back. To each their own, but I did not like them. They did make shifting better, I noticed that.

 

[ILLSMOQ]

mine didn't/doesn't vibrate much more than it did with the stock mounts.....it doesn't wheel hop any more and I don't miss shifts anymore either....with that I'd trade some vibrations for better performance.

 

[ViperTony]

And for you guys with the Woodhouse mounts. I definitely feel more vibrations, but they are very noticeable from about 2k to 2.5k. Is that just a normal spot to feel them after installing these mounts?

Yes, I had vibrations initially (I loved it) but the vibrations are long gone now. Also make certain they're installed properly too...they can be a tight fit and may not seat flat against the mounting points on the frame. I used a feeler gauge to make certain they're seated properly but the vibration goes away.

 

[Hamrhead]

I did just the Woodhouse Engine Mounts on both my '06 and '08. Vibrations really weren't bothersome. Now they've 'broken in' some and I don't even remember they're in there!

 

[TowDawg]

Yes, I had vibrations initially (I loved it) but the vibrations are long gone now. Also make certain they're installed properly too...they can be a tight fit and may not seat flat against the mounting points on the frame. I used a feeler gauge to make certain they're seated properly but the vibration goes away.

I'll give it some time and if it doesn't get better, I'll take it back and make sure the mounts are seated properly. Thanks for the info.

 

[Stretch]

Congrats on getting the car back!

 

[gilly6993]

congrats!!!....my engine is finally back at the dealer....they got it from Arrow this week....more hp, torque, and cash....got my check from Dodge for 2 car payments yesterday!

 

[TowDawg]

It's running STRONG too! Got on it a little today and it feels a LOT faster!
I never felt my clutch slipping before, but must have been. There is no way I picked up THIS MUCH power with the re-build and headers. I must finally be feeling all the power because it feels like I picked up 100 damn horsepower! I LIKE IT!!!