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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Originality => Topic started by: sixt9x33rs on September 06, 2011, 01:22:45 AM

Title: Engine Hold down cable
Post by: sixt9x33rs on September 06, 2011, 01:22:45 AM
I don't know what the recall part is properly called, but I am trying to get a good picture of the small cable that was attached to the exhaust manifold then attached to the upper control arm. So the engine would not torque to far over during hard acceleration and binding the accelrator rod. I have a nice one from a small block Impala that I would like to use on m Z28 but don't know if it will work.
any help is appreciated.

Thanks,

Lawrence
Title: Re: Engine Hold down cable
Post by: rat427 on September 06, 2011, 02:27:05 AM
Hope this helps.
Title: Re: Engine Hold down cable
Post by: Petes L48 on September 06, 2011, 02:28:25 AM
Engine lift stop cable, also sometimes referred to as a stop lift kit.  They were recently discussed over at the TC site, probably here as well if you search.  
http://www.camaros.net/forums/showthread.php?t=195683
Title: Re: Engine Hold down cable
Post by: sixt9x33rs on September 06, 2011, 05:46:39 PM
Perfect thanks.
Title: Re: Engine Hold down cable
Post by: KurtS on September 07, 2011, 09:04:24 PM
They are a bandaid (and an abomination). Instead of replacing the engine mounts with an interlocking design, Chevrolet went the cable route - cause it was cheaper and required on millions of recallled cars.

I'd put in good engine mounts and forget the cable. It never came factory on any car.
Title: Re: Engine Hold down cable
Post by: Petes L48 on September 07, 2011, 10:07:18 PM
I believe it has also been mentioned on this site that for any judged event, points will be deducted for having the kit installed, even though it was a recall.  Has to be how it left the factory, pre-recall.  
Title: Re: Engine Hold down cable
Post by: sixt9x33rs on September 09, 2011, 08:40:15 PM
I believe it has also been mentioned on this site that for any judged event, points will be deducted for having the kit installed, even though it was a recall.  Has to be how it left the factory, pre-recall.   
This is why I was going to put it on. With this info I will just leave well enough alone.

Thnaks,