Cool New Motor Mounts
08-14-2012, 07:05 PM
#78
I like the motor mount. I believe that there needs to be a different design in general. Like for instace I have a oil loop line mod and only option I have is stock mounts. There should be a solution were it can give us best of both worlds such As allowing more room in the engine bay to Create more space for people to run turbos and with modified engines gives more flexibility on what they can do.
So these mounts won't work if you go FI? I was considering a Turblown setup, more than likely the top mount setup, but my OE mounts are shot.
08-15-2012, 10:10 AM
#80
There is no reason these won't work with a FI setup. They are much stronger than the OEM mounts. They will also tolerate heat better.
If the OEM mounts fit then these will work as well, except they won't let your engine flop around in a short while like the OEM ones
If the OEM mounts fit then these will work as well, except they won't let your engine flop around in a short while like the OEM ones
09-15-2012, 02:50 PM
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12-10-2012, 11:31 PM
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Anyone having a problem with these mounts causing excessive vibration when idling below 2k rpm and on startup? These are way better than OEM filled mounts or cracked OEM mounts, but the vibration you feel and hear below 2k rpm makes me think the mounts aren't fully tightened, although I swear they are. I've had them for about 3 months, since the install, and am curious if I did something wrong, or others are having the same issues, but not posting about them? I know these are stiffer than OEM, but why are they causing the whole car to shake when you take off? Usually they only cause vibration at idle, right?
12-11-2012, 09:03 PM
#91
You might want to check out this "tech tip" about the mount install and PPF
And while you are at it...check out the EXTRA COOL new aluminum mounts Lighter and all the same features of the SS ones
And while you are at it...check out the EXTRA COOL new aluminum mounts
Lighter and all the same features of the SS ones
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12-12-2012, 07:52 AM
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I agree. PPF alignment is typically overlooked yet critical.
Also, make sure you can see 2 threads from the bolt at the top (tightening guideline)
BTW, I've had my mounts on for a while now without any issues. I'm happy with the product and with the transaction through RX8performance.
It's cool they came out with an aluminum version of them. I made this point to Scott many months ago and I'm happy he listened and did something about it.
Also, make sure you can see 2 threads from the bolt at the top (tightening guideline)
BTW, I've had my mounts on for a while now without any issues. I'm happy with the product and with the transaction through RX8performance.
It's cool they came out with an aluminum version of them. I made this point to Scott many months ago and I'm happy he listened and did something about it.
12-12-2012, 05:56 PM
#94
interesting, i didn't know about the PPF adjustment. Is that something that should be checked only if you have had clutch/flywheel replacement, or even when changing your mounts? I filled my oem mounts with poly, didn't know if it was necessary to check the PPF though.
12-13-2012, 07:34 AM
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If you don't feel a difference before/after mounts, you probably don't need it. I had to do mine after I had my clutch replaced by a shop (which I never went back to). It felt as if they had screwed up the transmission (louder, harder to shift, etc); all of this caused by a misaligned PPF.
interesting, i didn't know about the PPF adjustment. Is that something that should be checked only if you have had clutch/flywheel replacement, or even when changing your mounts? I filled my oem mounts with poly, didn't know if it was necessary to check the PPF though.
12-13-2012, 07:45 AM
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Factory Service Manual has the official procedure (Transmissions, p. 271). The key step is ensuring that the clearance between front tunnel member and PPF is adequate.
There is an unoficial procedure too.
There is an unoficial procedure too.
12-13-2012, 09:45 AM
#97
the whole thing revolves around maintaining a straight line between the engine, transmission, driveshaft, and differential
if you change the height of the motor mounts/engine position that dimension might need to change ... some food for thought
12-14-2012, 07:35 AM
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