Did i break a motor mount? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

BurnedRubber · 12-13-2016, 11:28 PM

I was under my Camaro today cleaning things up and looking at how some installs are going to go and noticed one of my motor mounts didn't look quite right. I've heard before that the Camaro uses a fluid filled mount to help with noise dampening. It looks to me that i somehow managed to "pop" one of them. pictures below show the one in question and the other which looks normal to me. Any input is greatly appreciated. is this an excuse to go with the BMR?

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hammdo · 12-13-2016, 11:34 PM

Those are oil filled so it sure looks like it.

I installed Z28 version on mine...

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...385577&page=70

-Don

Unreal · 12-13-2016, 11:36 PM

Yes. Very common. Rubber wears out, then they spew out the fluid.

BurnedRubber · 12-13-2016, 11:40 PM

Thanks hammdo, im thinking to just go all out with the polyurethane instead of another factory part. But i appreciate the info, and awesome build!

hammdo · 12-13-2016, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BurnedRubber

Thanks hammdo, im thinking to just go all out with the polyurethane instead of another factory part. But i appreciate the info, and awesome build!

Anytime and thanks!

I have BMR polys (mounts are used in great shape, polys are new) if you're looking for some.

-Don

JerTM · 12-14-2016, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BurnedRubber

Thanks hammdo, im thinking to just go all out with the polyurethane instead of another factory part. But i appreciate the info, and awesome build!

That's pretty hardcore. Just to let you know, you'll feel EVERY vibration from the engine. It's not much fun hearing the rattles and vibrations start at one part of the cabin and work to another as the engine goes through the RPM range. But if you can tolerate it, it makes for some crisp launches.

BurnedRubber · 12-14-2016, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JerTM

That's pretty hardcore. Just to let you know, you'll feel EVERY vibration from the engine. It's not much fun hearing the rattles and vibrations start at one part of the cabin and work to another as the engine goes through the RPM range. But if you can tolerate it, it makes for some crisp launches.

Luckily i don't have to daily drive the car, its more of just a fun car when the weather is good. Ill give them a try, if its too bad i can always pick up a set of stock ones.

Jiver11 · 12-14-2016, 04:09 PM

Do these just randomly fail?

Unreal · 12-14-2016, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jiver11

Do these just randomly fail?

They wear out.

Hard driving, launches, and headers all reduce the life of them.

LSX Camaro · 12-14-2016, 10:17 PM

Solid mounts feel great. One of my favorite mods especially with a big cam.

its a syn · 12-14-2016, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by LSX Camaro

Solid mounts feel great. One of my favorite mods especially with a big cam.

Okay mods delete this picture, that is just great engine porn!!!

Olddudesrule · 12-15-2016, 07:58 AM

Jesus, that make my teeth rattle just thinking about start up!

JerTM · 12-15-2016, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Olddudesrule

Jesus, that make my teeth rattle just thinking about start up!

x2. It's all fine if it's a track car or weekend warrior. But trust me, it's no fun when it's a DD.

BurnedRubber · 12-15-2016, 05:04 PM

Those solid mounts are tempting... ill make a decision in the next few days on what ill go with.

12-13-2016, 11:28 PM	#1
BurnedRubber Ben Rakers Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Illinois Posts: 405 View My Garage	Did i break a motor mount? I was under my Camaro today cleaning things up and looking at how some installs are going to go and noticed one of my motor mounts didn't look quite right. I've heard before that the Camaro uses a fluid filled mount to help with noise dampening. It looks to me that i somehow managed to "pop" one of them. pictures below show the one in question and the other which looks normal to me. Any input is greatly appreciated. is this an excuse to go with the BMR? Instagam to follow the build - https://www.instagram.com/rakers_ss/ Attached Images __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS K&N Blackhawk Cold air intake, Hawk Performance Ceramic pads, BAER drilled and slotted rotors, Side louver black faded inserts, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, BMR Trailing Arms, Elite Engineering Catch Can, MSD Spark Plug Wires, Texas Speed 1 7/8in Headers and cat back, High Flow Cats, 3 inch X-Pipe, Speed Dawg shift knob, Tuned by Nickey. And oh, its My first car. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_L...5jF6EQEoKDNQ2g

12-13-2016, 11:34 PM	#2
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	Those are oil filled so it sure looks like it. I installed Z28 version on mine... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...385577&page=70 -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

12-13-2016, 11:36 PM	#3
Unreal Drives: 2006 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 5,712	Yes. Very common. Rubber wears out, then they spew out the fluid. __________________ Nick Corvette Z06 -1200ish rwhp

12-13-2016, 11:40 PM	#4
BurnedRubber Ben Rakers Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Illinois Posts: 405 View My Garage	Thanks hammdo, im thinking to just go all out with the polyurethane instead of another factory part. But i appreciate the info, and awesome build! __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS K&N Blackhawk Cold air intake, Hawk Performance Ceramic pads, BAER drilled and slotted rotors, Side louver black faded inserts, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, BMR Trailing Arms, Elite Engineering Catch Can, MSD Spark Plug Wires, Texas Speed 1 7/8in Headers and cat back, High Flow Cats, 3 inch X-Pipe, Speed Dawg shift knob, Tuned by Nickey. And oh, its My first car. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_L...5jF6EQEoKDNQ2g

12-14-2016, 10:17 PM	#10
LSX Camaro Master ASE, GM, LSX Tech. Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,034	Solid mounts feel great. One of my favorite mods especially with a big cam. __________________ 2010 2SSRS A6, Custom Pat G. Cam, WCCH Cylinder Heads, Kooks Headers/Exhaust, BTR Valvetrain, Fluidampr 25% UDP, All Engine ARP bolts, Flex-a-lite radiator/Trans cooler, Yank converter, PFADT Suspension, ADM Race Intake/Scoop, Torq tow hook, CFD auto shifter, Dynojet AFR gauge, Aeroforce scan gauge, Brake Performance rotors/pads Prothane bushings, ZL1 wheels, spoiler, Z/28 wickerbill, 1LE Aero/Suspension Package, Anderson Composites COPO Carbon Fiber Hood, LED lighting, Elite Catch Can, Improved Racing oil pan baffle, crank scraper, windage tray 480 RWHP 452 RWTQ + Nitrous Express 150 Shot

12-14-2016, 04:09 PM	#8
Jiver11 Drives: 2014 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS Join Date: May 2016 Location: Iowa Posts: 117	Do these just randomly fail?

12-15-2016, 07:58 AM	#12
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,765	Jesus, that make my teeth rattle just thinking about start up! __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.

12-15-2016, 05:04 PM	#14
BurnedRubber Ben Rakers Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Illinois Posts: 405 View My Garage	Those solid mounts are tempting... ill make a decision in the next few days on what ill go with. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS K&N Blackhawk Cold air intake, Hawk Performance Ceramic pads, BAER drilled and slotted rotors, Side louver black faded inserts, Hurst Short Throw Shifter, BMR Trailing Arms, Elite Engineering Catch Can, MSD Spark Plug Wires, Texas Speed 1 7/8in Headers and cat back, High Flow Cats, 3 inch X-Pipe, Speed Dawg shift knob, Tuned by Nickey. And oh, its My first car. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_L...5jF6EQEoKDNQ2g