Attention: TDR Forum Junkies 
Well, after only 7 months, 
Fluidampr released what I hope is not the final version and mounting kit for our 12 valve engines.
The dampener itself is a well made piece and made a noticeable difference in engine smoothness.
The sensor bracket was updated since the pictures posted by Hammer.
No longer a hollow spacer, but a spacer with a stud on one end, and threaded for a bolt on the other.
The wiring harness extension I threw away and soldered my own wire to lengthen it.
Also available is a kit to install 2 roll pins in the dampener and crank.
The jig bolts up to the crankshaft to center up the drill bit (included) to drill the holes for the pins.
Problem is there is about 6 inches between the jig and the radiator, (with shroud removed).
I had a right angle drill, but was a no-go due to length.
I ended up using a air rachet with a socket modified to hold the drill bit.
Had a helper use a long bar to apply pressure to rear of air rachet to aid in drilling due to the slow speed.
What a PITA!!!!!
The wiring harness is a joke as you will see in the pics.
A cheap 3 prong plug with what I call "scotch locks" type connecters that are made for a 3 wire connection instead of a 2 wire splice like we would need if used.
I just took the sensor pigtail and soldered a 14" wire extension with shrink tubing.
Then installed it in a wire loom.
The sensor bracket is a simple bolt on using existing bolt holes.
It is well designed, but should never have taken this long to make.
I feel Fluidampr really drug their feet on this one.
I was in contact with Lynn at Fluidampr, and was told time and time again when the final product would be ready to be shipped, only to be told about delays.
When I did finally get a date that it was ready to be shipped, I received only the bracket, jig, and wiring harness.
No dampener!!!!!!
I contacted Lynn about this and was told they had none in stock.
WTF!!!!!!!
I was part of the group purchase that Doug at PDW had set-up back in December.
I had told Doug to hang on to the dampener until the kit to mount to a 12 valve was made.
Had I have known it was going to take this long I wouldn't have bothered.
I contacted Doug, and he was told the same thing as me, that a dampener would be shipped out by Fluidampr.
He got back to me and told me he would overnight one to me.
This was great customer service from Doug and PDW as none of this was his fault.
I hope there will be a better wiring harness made in the future, and not have to use the joke that was included.
Also, it was necessary to cut the factory connecters off to splice in the harness.
Now, overall impression.
The engine revs smoother.
My shifts, (DTT auto) feel a little firmer.
Driving while in lock-up is much smoother, not as jerky.
Would I recommend this?
At first, with all the run around and confusion, no support from manufacturer, and installation problems, (drilling for roll pins), probably not.
But now since installed, I think on a modded engine, stick or auto, it is worth it.
Pics in next post
Brad
Fluidampr released what I hope is not the final version and mounting kit for our 12 valve engines. The dampener itself is a well made piece and made a noticeable difference in engine smoothness.
The sensor bracket was updated since the pictures posted by Hammer.
No longer a hollow spacer, but a spacer with a stud on one end, and threaded for a bolt on the other.
The wiring harness extension I threw away and soldered my own wire to lengthen it.
Also available is a kit to install 2 roll pins in the dampener and crank.
The jig bolts up to the crankshaft to center up the drill bit (included) to drill the holes for the pins.
Problem is there is about 6 inches between the jig and the radiator, (with shroud removed).
I had a right angle drill, but was a no-go due to length.
I ended up using a air rachet with a socket modified to hold the drill bit.
Had a helper use a long bar to apply pressure to rear of air rachet to aid in drilling due to the slow speed.
What a PITA!!!!!
The wiring harness is a joke as you will see in the pics.
A cheap 3 prong plug with what I call "scotch locks" type connecters that are made for a 3 wire connection instead of a 2 wire splice like we would need if used.
I just took the sensor pigtail and soldered a 14" wire extension with shrink tubing.
Then installed it in a wire loom.
The sensor bracket is a simple bolt on using existing bolt holes.
It is well designed, but should never have taken this long to make.
I feel Fluidampr really drug their feet on this one.
I was in contact with Lynn at Fluidampr, and was told time and time again when the final product would be ready to be shipped, only to be told about delays.
When I did finally get a date that it was ready to be shipped, I received only the bracket, jig, and wiring harness.
No dampener!!!!!!
I contacted Lynn about this and was told they had none in stock.
WTF!!!!!!!
I was part of the group purchase that Doug at PDW had set-up back in December.
I had told Doug to hang on to the dampener until the kit to mount to a 12 valve was made.
Had I have known it was going to take this long I wouldn't have bothered.
I contacted Doug, and he was told the same thing as me, that a dampener would be shipped out by Fluidampr.
He got back to me and told me he would overnight one to me.
This was great customer service from Doug and PDW as none of this was his fault.
I hope there will be a better wiring harness made in the future, and not have to use the joke that was included.
Also, it was necessary to cut the factory connecters off to splice in the harness.
Now, overall impression.
The engine revs smoother.
My shifts, (DTT auto) feel a little firmer.
Driving while in lock-up is much smoother, not as jerky.
Would I recommend this?
At first, with all the run around and confusion, no support from manufacturer, and installation problems, (drilling for roll pins), probably not.
But now since installed, I think on a modded engine, stick or auto, it is worth it.
Pics in next post
Brad
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