[kahmann]

Now that my engine is out, I'm curious if upgrading the motor mounts is something to consider. I haven't read anything about any stock mount failures, but wanted to ask around before the engine goes back in, just in case. There are a few options I've found including solid mounts and adjustable mounts of different varieties.
Any suggestion on any of these? Waste of dough or worthwhile investment?

Ken

[RACERX009]

kahmann, on Nov 18 2009, 04:34 AM, said:

Now that my engine is out, I'm curious if upgrading the motor mounts is something to consider. I haven't read anything about any stock mount failures, but wanted to ask around before the engine goes back in, just in case. There are a few options I've found including solid mounts and adjustable mounts of different varieties.
Any suggestion on any of these? Waste of dough or worthwhile investment?

Ken

hey ken. with all that hp go with the solid you will get more vibration from them. But no wasted torque on my old car it had a 455 Pontiac worked had to chain it to the chassis. made a big difference

good luck
Anthony

[greaser]

do it polly mounts will make a big difference.

[ilmor]

Ken, with everything you've done to you car, why would you NOT improve the motor mounts????

[kahmann]

^
Well, I don't want to waste the dough on swapping them out if there's no advantage to it. I'm only asking because the engine is out and I want to take advantage of this small window of opportunity to get at pieces and parts that are normally inaccessible. Any other input on motor mounts?

Ken

[08sgt1042]

Go with Solid mounts you will be happy in the long run

[andrewnagle1964]

kahmann, on Nov 20 2009, 01:21 PM, said:

^
Well, I don't want to waste the dough on swapping them out if there's no advantage to it. I'm only asking because the engine is out and I want to take advantage of this small window of opportunity to get at pieces and parts that are normally inaccessible. Any other input on motor mounts?

Ken

I went with these BMR's , can't really tell you the difference between them and stock cause they went in close to day one.



But would pretty much go with any of these from Lethal

Take Care
Andrew

[kahmann]

^
I was thinking of the Lethal branded adjustable mounts. I'm not a fan anything Steeda or Granatelli, so those mounts won't be finding their way into my car.
I've dug around online quite a bit though and can't find any reports of OEM mount failures. Plus the descriptions that accompany each of these aftermarket mounts are awfully vague as to the benefits of installing them.

[GT500-07]

went with BMR along with their K member

[RACERX009]

As thomas edision said why crack the egg if the chicken is already out
Plain english just do it be safe than sorry and my own personal quote
Don't ever go out without your rain coat you never know when your going to get rain.
If you like to hear more please free to write me at bellvueny@psycho.com attention
To bed wetter

Anthony

[kahmann]

My new Lethal Performance motor mounts finally arrived. Here's what they look like.
I can either install them with or without the provided spacers. If I install without, then the motor will drop 1/2". Is there any concern with this kind of drop that I'm not thinking of?

[AstroDan]

kahmann, on 21 December 2009 - 03:41 AM, said:

If I install without, then the motor will drop 1/2". Is there any concern with this kind of drop that I'm not thinking of?

Ken:

Didn't you say you were going with LT Headers? That might make quite a bit of difference... If not, the drop would help CG get lower...

***edit to remove pics

This post has been edited by AstroDan: 21 December 2009 - 09:56 AM

[greaser]

+1 long tubes hang low to begin with may not be a good thing to put them even lower.

[03 DSG Snake]

Are there any How To guides floating around for replacing these?

[kahmann]

^Thanks for the input guys. The long tubes are a good point. I'm not as concerned with how low they'll hang but if they might run into interference with the steering shaft or k-member by making the drop. I'll keep poking around for info on that.

As for install, it's simple once the motor is out of the way. Just a couple of bolts. If the motor is still in, you'll need to jack it up off the mounts. I'll scan and post Lethal's instructions, if you'd like.

Ken

[andrewnagle1964]

kahmann, on 21 December 2009 - 05:08 PM, said:

^Thanks for the input guys. The long tubes are a good point. I'm not as concerned with how low they'll hang but if they might run into interference with the steering shaft or k-member by making the drop. I'll keep poking around for info on that.

As for install, it's simple once the motor is out of the way. Just a couple of bolts. If the motor is still in, you'll need to jack it up off the mounts. I'll scan and post Lethal's instructions, if you'd like.

Ken

Ken

My BMR Motor Mounts dropped the engine 1/2" and I have American Racing Long Tube Headers and there are no issues.





Good Luck
Andrew

[AstroDan]

andrewnagle1964, on 21 December 2009 - 06:48 PM, said:

Ken

My BMR Motor Mounts dropped the engine 1/2" and I have American Racing Long Tube Headers and there are no issues.



Good Luck
Andrew

Wow! That looks great, Andrew!

That 1/2 inch might allow the re-installation of the strut tower brace for us Whipple folks...

[03 DSG Snake]

kahmann, on 21 December 2009 - 02:08 PM, said:

As for install, it's simple once the motor is out of the way. Just a couple of bolts. If the motor is still in, you'll need to jack it up off the mounts. I'll scan and post Lethal's instructions, if you'd like.

That would be much appreciated

[kahmann]

^You got it. I'm at work for the rest o the day, but can get something up tonight for sure.

Thanks for the input Andrew. I'm definitely going to give it a shot. What do you use to clean your Moroso pan by the way? Nothing I use on mine seems to work.

Ken

[andrewnagle1964]

kahmann, on 22 December 2009 - 03:17 PM, said:

^You got it. I'm at work for the rest o the day, but can get something up tonight for sure.

Thanks for the input Andrew. I'm definitely going to give it a shot. What do you use to clean your Moroso pan by the way? Nothing I use on mine seems to work.

Ken

Ya know I guess I just don't drive it enough !!!!

Cause I ain't doing nothing special... sorry I can't help

Take Care
Andrew