alternator strap

[Shimy87]

Why is this a bad idea, seems like a pretty stout bracket and it keeps the DP from hitting on launch?

[Steve Wood]

good engine mounts will not let it hit the control arm.

Has been known to cause timing retard but worse is when it breaks the end off the accessory bracket where it attaches or other things...too lazy to walk out to the shop and take a picture for you....

[Shimy87]

wow, didnt think it could pull enough to brake it. I'll be removing that. RJC makes a bracket that mounts below that I'm sure you have seen. That looks like a solid piece.

[SuperSix]

Don't want to use poly motor mounts?

[Steve Wood]

First, unless you have a ten second car, there is no need for straps, or poly mount...

Unless you want to go down to Sonic and brag about what parts you have on your car....

Second, altho you can get by with one poly mount in some cases, you may find you need  two because one only can roll the motor and downpipe closer to the control arm ear due to the rubber in the passenger side being soft with age.

Third, straps tend to transmit noise into the engine which as I said prior-can trigger the detonation sensor...

Now if you have enough power and traction to pull a 1.5 sec short time, then you probably need better mounts because the stock one will not stand up to be jerked on in those kinda situations.  It's one of those Newton's law thingys.

[Shimy87]

I put new rubber mounts in last year. I wont ever see 1.5 60 ft on these tires so im gonna lose the strap and call it good.

[SuperSix]

Another satisfied IHADAV8.com customer.

[tb3]

yes but the poly mounts are smaller, and therefore easier to install than the stockers 

[Steve Wood]

LOL...when did installing mounts become "hard"?

I bet Chris Garrett did not complain about installing mounts!!!!!!!!!!!! 

[tb3]

Some have said they notice a little more vibration. 
The only time I think I could ever sense a little more vibration is on a cold start high idle, till the rpm's come down.
 

[Steve Wood]

think he changed the formulation to make the newer ones softer...it was always more obvious when you replaced them both

[tb3]

that reminds me, I don't think I ever posted the results of installing the poly body bushings on my 54000 mile gn.  My stock rubber bushings didn't look all that bad, but nevertheless, 25 years old.
I haven't drove it enough and put it through very many hard turns, or bounced over enough rail road tracks...to give a good review yet.   But I haven't noticed anymore vibration or rattles than before installing the new bushings.  but  I'm also the type that will dodge every pot hole and speed bump.
What I definetly did notice was the louder transfer of road noise while the car is rolling down the road with windows up and radio off.
I'm guessing its just the combination of the wheel bearings, rear diff, driveshaft u-joints, etc... that is now all being easier transfered to the body because of the harder bushings.
It isn 't loud enough to sound wrong, but I easily noticed it right off the bat on the first ride
 

[Steve Wood]

same results as I had once

[SuperSix]

I do NOT want any more road noise, no poly for me. My goal is a cadillac-like quiet interior.

[Steve Wood]

I agree, these are Buicks...they should ride quiet