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GrinderSS · 11-19-2010, 09:50 PM

Just returned from dinner with the wife and her teeth are still rattling...I'm not so sure these engine mounts were a good idea

axis · 11-19-2010, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GrinderSS

Just returned from dinner with the wife and her teeth are still rattling...I'm not so sure these engine mounts were a good idea

Guess that rules out some afterdinner driver fun.

papabearcamaro · 11-20-2010, 05:18 AM

I wanted to include these in my build also but my shop advised against them. He said for a street driven car the vibration is to harsh.
I would like to reduce the "mushy" feeling of the car but I guess these are not the answer.

jmlozano7 · 11-20-2010, 06:03 AM

selling my Pfadt mounts. Never been used. PM me if interested. $280 shipped.

robertway · 11-20-2010, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by GrinderSS

Just returned from dinner with the wife and her teeth are still rattling...I'm not so sure these engine mounts were a good idea

If I made a decision based on my first day or so of having them I would have pulled them and never put them back in. You really need to give them a couple of weeks to settle down and it is not just you getting used to the added vibration, they do settle down although like I mentioned earlier there is a tiny bit more vibration at idle (it resonates in my e-brake handle at times) and you get punished a little more if you lug the engine.

Here is my thread from when I installed them, hopefully you'll give it a read and be willing to give them more of a chance. I am glad I did as the car feels so much better than the mushy factory mounts.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67324

Jeanius · 11-20-2010, 02:29 PM

would you guys recommend these for a daily driver?

the rich dude · 11-20-2010, 02:57 PM

Please keep us posted. I'm going to make 725 RWHP and thinking the stock mounts won't cut it.

Does the tranny mount need to be stiffened up as well when replacing the engine mounts?

Apex Motorsports · 11-20-2010, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by robertway

If I made a decision based on my first day or so of having them I would have pulled them and never put them back in. You really need to give them a couple of weeks to settle down and it is not just you getting used to the added vibration, they do settle down although like I mentioned earlier there is a tiny bit more vibration at idle (it resonates in my e-brake handle at times) and you get punished a little more if you lug the engine.

Here is my thread from when I installed them, hopefully you'll give it a read and be willing to give them more of a chance. I am glad I did as the car feels so much better than the mushy factory mounts.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67324

This. It is a little scary at first, they just need some time to break in.

GrinderSS · 11-20-2010, 06:36 PM

Well, I uninstalled the Pfadt engine mounts today and went back to the stockers. They were not only too harsh, but they caused an increase in the interior noise. I assumed even if the vibration attenuates, the increased engine noise in the interior will not.

Also, I felt a strong engine vibration at about 2000 RPM, almost as though the engine is out of balance at that RPM. I may replace my harmonic balancer with an ATI unit if I can find one.

GrinderSS · 11-20-2010, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeanius

would you guys recommend these for a daily driver?

Absolutely no way would I recommend these for a daily driver. I only drive my Camaro on weekends and couldn't stand them. If you're building a race car that you occasionally drive on the street then yes, I recommend them.

GrinderSS · 11-20-2010, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robertway

If I made a decision based on my first day or so of having them I would have pulled them and never put them back in. You really need to give them a couple of weeks to settle down and it is not just you getting used to the added vibration, they do settle down although like I mentioned earlier there is a tiny bit more vibration at idle (it resonates in my e-brake handle at times) and you get punished a little more if you lug the engine.

Here is my thread from when I installed them, hopefully you'll give it a read and be willing to give them more of a chance. I am glad I did as the car feels so much better than the mushy factory mounts.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67324

Did you notice an increase in interior engine noise? I sure did, but maybe it's because I have an ungraded cam with dual valve springs that create allot of valve noise.

Jeanius · 11-20-2010, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrinderSS

Absolutely no way would I recommend these for a daily driver. I only drive my Camaro on weekends and couldn't stand them. If you're building a race car that you occasionally drive on the street then yes, I recommend them.

Thanks

Any other opinions?

All im running is CAI, LT's and Magnaflow Street series cat back

Apex Motorsports · 11-20-2010, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrinderSS

Absolutely no way would I recommend these for a daily driver. I only drive my Camaro on weekends and couldn't stand them. If you're building a race car that you occasionally drive on the street then yes, I recommend them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeanius

Thanks

Any other opinions?

All im running is CAI, LT's and Magnaflow Street series cat back

Quote:

Originally Posted by robertway

If I made a decision based on my first day or so of having them I would have pulled them and never put them back in. You really need to give them a couple of weeks to settle down and it is not just you getting used to the added vibration, they do settle down although like I mentioned earlier there is a tiny bit more vibration at idle (it resonates in my e-brake handle at times) and you get punished a little more if you lug the engine.

Here is my thread from when I installed them, hopefully you'll give it a read and be willing to give them more of a chance. I am glad I did as the car feels so much better than the mushy factory mounts.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67324

You have to let them break in. You will feel more connected (because you are) but its not anything like when they are first installed.

Jeanius · 11-20-2010, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

You have to let them break in. You will feel more connected (because you are) but its not anything like when they are first installed.

After all is said and done, and they are settled in, would you recommend them for a DD

11-20-2010, 05:18 AM	#17
papabearcamaro Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: WI. Posts: 1,744	I wanted to include these in my build also but my shop advised against them. He said for a street driven car the vibration is to harsh. I would like to reduce the "mushy" feeling of the car but I guess these are not the answer. __________________ SOLD(Traded for 2012 Silverado Z71 4x4 and 2012 Sonic Hatch.)...2010 Camaro 1SS/RS/LS3,yellow with House of Kolor Tangerine Pearl rally stripes,manual trans.Hurst short throw shifter,4 pack rally gauges,Roto-Fab air intake,Kooks long tube headers with high-flow cats,Borla S-Type catback exhaust,Comp Cam,PRC ported heads,Maggie with 3.6 pulley and 1:1 cog drive,secondary fuel system with 65lb injectors,ADM digital A/F and Boost gauge,Pfadt trailing arms and subframe bushings.614.25rwhp/566.82rwtq on 8# of boost. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 EX.Cab 4X4 Z71.

11-20-2010, 06:03 AM	#18
jmlozano7 NUPOC Candidate Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 348 View My Garage	selling my Pfadt mounts. Never been used. PM me if interested. $280 shipped. __________________ No more Charlotte... Currently driving an '08 Honda Accord... Will be driving a ZL1 before you know it!

11-20-2010, 02:29 PM	#20
Jeanius Drives: Blk/Blk 2018 Sierra SLT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Golden State Posts: 2,925	would you guys recommend these for a daily driver? __________________ SOLD: 2SS LS3 M6 - MGW - Dynatech LT's HF Cats - Magnaflow Street CB - ADM Race CAI - Pedders Xa Coilovers - Pfadt Sways TRADED: 2016 2SS M6

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GrinderSS Account Suspended Drives: IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 539 View My Garage	Just returned from dinner with the wife and her teeth are still rattling...I'm not so sure these engine mounts were a good idea

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GrinderSS Account Suspended Drives: IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 539 View My Garage	Well, I uninstalled the Pfadt engine mounts today and went back to the stockers. They were not only too harsh, but they caused an increase in the interior noise. I assumed even if the vibration attenuates, the increased engine noise in the interior will not. Also, I felt a strong engine vibration at about 2000 RPM, almost as though the engine is out of balance at that RPM. I may replace my harmonic balancer with an ATI unit if I can find one.