RJC Engine Brace Question

[Scoobum]

One of these arrived...just gotta pick it up from one of the other Buick bums. Anyone know what the space should be between the stopper and the frame?
 
http://rjcracing.com/product/rear-motor-brace/

[tb3]

I would snug it up till it touches the frame and go from there.  Prolly wanna make sure your motor mounts are in good shape.
Its gotta be a way better alternative to the alt bracket torque strap. 
My guess is it wouldn't be very effective if your using poly motor mounts 
I had a buddy order one once.  I went to put it on, but due to his body bushings being a little wore, I would've had to hammer the body sheet metal and that big seam right there to install it.  I didn't want to do that to a nice low mile car, so I talked him into replacing the body bushings first and going from there.

[earlbrown]

If it contacts the frame at all times you'll probably ride around thinking you're got a bad wheel bearing.  I can't imagine the NVH from the making contact at cruise.

[Scott87]

Neat thing I discovered about the rjc bracket is it makes installing the taller valve covers a breeze..  Back the contact bolt off then floor jack on the bracket a little..  It will rotate the motor just enough you don't need to fight installing the passenger side cover...

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