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Swacer 07-16-2013 12:45 PM

Motor Mounts Advice
 
I have a question in regards to motor mounts.

I recently installed a set of headers and due to the flex of the motor (or weakness of the motor mounts) and the weight of the car in a turn, i get contact between the frame and the header (when the car is off, there is only about 1/2" clearance between the two). To solve this, I'd like to put in a more rigid motor mount to stop the torquing of the motor and minimize the impact the momentum of the car has and try to eliminate this contact.

I've seen several threads for motor mounts, but I was wondering if I could get some advice on WHICH I should be looking for.

Car is a car that does not see the track, but can be driven spiritedly, so super rigid for track wise is not needed.

I appreciate the advice.

Thank you!

SPCBA 07-16-2013 12:51 PM

i am cammed and have headers and the shake and rumble does not create any fitment issues with my kooks.

some people have moved their engine slightly but i wouldnt recommend that unless they are not squared on the mounts. another fix people have used is to dimple the headers...again wouldnt recommend that.

what size headers and what brand? there are brands out there that wouldnt stand for improper fitment and will make it right or tell you how to.

Bell040 07-16-2013 01:03 PM

^^ this

Don't change engine mounts to compensate for poorly made headers...

However, I have thought about changing my mounts because of engine rock caused by my cam. What mounts did you go with?

Iam Broke 07-16-2013 05:55 PM

Pfadt.

axis 07-16-2013 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Iam Broke (Post 6785650)
Pfadt.

If you look up rigid motor mounts in the dictionary, a picture of the Pfadt MM's are next to it. :D

K32 Camaro 07-17-2013 11:12 AM

I thought pfadt switched over to welding the engine to the frame directly.. :bellyroll:

Iam Broke 07-17-2013 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by K32 Camaro (Post 6788273)
I thought pfadt switched over to welding the engine to the frame directly.. :bellyroll:

Nawwwww, that's Torque Solutions clone mount on Ebay.

429 07-17-2013 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iam Broke (Post 6788522)
Nawwwww, that's Torque Solutions clone mount on Ebay.

In defense of the torque solution mount, mine have been fantastic. They also offer a delrin bushing if you're so inclined to make it semi-solid.

Iam Broke 07-17-2013 01:50 PM

I was just kidding about the Torque Solutions, I know they are a Pfadt clone.

xjer22x 07-17-2013 02:46 PM

I was producing over 600whp with my twin turbo setup. And it got to the point where my motor was twisting so much it was hitting the firewall.

I personally went with ZL1 Motor mounts (which are for sale btw) because i figured if it is put into a camaro pushing over 580hp... it should be good for my car.

I use to daily drive my car and i could feel that it was much tighter.. but it was not harsh by any means. So for the money it was nice.

Crime2 07-17-2013 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by xjer22x (Post 6789184)
I was producing over 600whp with my twin turbo setup. And it got to the point where my motor was twisting so much it was hitting the firewall.

I personally went with ZL1 Motor mounts (which are for sale btw) because i figured if it is put into a camaro pushing over 580hp... it should be good for my car.

I use to daily drive my car and i could feel that it was much tighter.. but it was not harsh by any means. So for the money it was nice.

Why you selling them?


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epstein 07-17-2013 05:56 PM

He's Going Bigger and Better!

xjer22x 07-17-2013 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by epstein (Post 6790018)
He's Going Bigger and Better!

Haha yup, blew the motor 3 weeks ago and now will be going to a more solid mount. There is honestly probably 150 miles on the ZL1 mounts.

sent from my galaxy s3. that would explain the errors.

Crime2 07-17-2013 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xjer22x (Post 6790140)
Haha yup, blew the motor 3 weeks ago and now will be going to a more solid mount. There is honestly probably 150 miles on the ZL1 mounts.

sent from my galaxy s3. that would explain the errors.

Should have gone solid in the first place! :-)


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