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Old Jan 17, 2017 | 02:26 PM
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are there any benefits or drawbacks to running solid motor mounts on the c5?
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Old Jan 18, 2017 | 01:03 AM
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I'm assuming this is not a race car. First thing that comes to mind is excessive vibration and noise, the reason mounts typically have some type of absorbent material like rubber or polyurethane in them. I wouldn't suggest going to solids.
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I'm assuming this is not a race car. First thing that comes to mind is excessive vibration and noise, the reason mounts typically have some type of absorbent material like rubber or polyurethane in them. I wouldn't suggest going to solids.
racecar in the making. but for now its my daily driver
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Old Jan 18, 2017 | 11:47 AM
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IMHO, I would stick with some sort of compliance. Run a good set of poly mounts. SOLID mounts transmit a LOT of drivetrain NVH.
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IMHO, I would stick with some sort of compliance. Run a good set of poly mounts. SOLID mounts transmit a LOT of drivetrain NVH.
That's what I'm running on my track car and they're working out great. Make sure you change out front and back together.
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Old Jan 18, 2017 | 09:34 PM
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white line make set for the 2004 gto same mount with out the corvette tax,
https://www.summitracing.com/int/par...view/model/gto
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If you go with solid mounts you will regret it even in a race car they are not necessary
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Old Jan 19, 2017 | 07:11 AM
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Originally Posted by kirk tarrant
white line make set for the 2004 gto same mount with out the corvette tax,
https://www.summitracing.com/int/par...view/model/gto
Not sure what the pricing on the Corvette specified ones cost but that there seems like a very reasonable price. Thanks for the info.
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Originally Posted by v8srfun
If you go with solid mounts you will regret it even in a race car they are not necessary
Not so!
I run solid motor mounts in both of my C-5's and the vibration is not bad like others say, on occasion it might vibrate but I also run a big cam.

Needed to replace the mounts because on launch we were getting a "bang or pop" from to flexing of the stock mounts that would travel to the back wheels on a hard launch. After replacing, both cars have not have the problem again. My cars are also cutting 1.34 - 1.36 60 foot times.
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Originally Posted by Hot_Wheels
Not so!
I run solid motor mounts in both of my C-5's and the vibration is not bad like others say, on occasion it might vibrate but I also run a big cam.

Needed to replace the mounts because on launch we were getting a "bang or pop" from to flexing of the stock mounts that would travel to the back wheels on a hard launch. After replacing, both cars have not have the problem again. My cars are also cutting 1.34 - 1.36 60 foot times.
what transmission and rear gears are you running to cut a 1.3x 60ft?? thats incredible
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Originally Posted by Raith
what transmission and rear gears are you running to cut a 1.3x 60ft?? thats incredible
A4 with 373's
3,600-3,800 converter

(there is a vid in mu sig)
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Originally Posted by Hot_Wheels
A4 with 373's
3,600-3,800 converter

(there is a vid in mu sig)
that's crazy.

I'm also running a sizeable cam in my car. Thunder racing T-Rex grind.. 242/248 duration, .610 lift, 110 lsa... love it.
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Originally Posted by Raith
that's crazy.

I'm also running a sizeable cam in my car. Thunder racing T-Rex grind.. 242/248 duration, .610 lift, 110 lsa... love it.
I think going with the solid mounts will be good for you then, they are not as bad as you might think at an idle but the tune means a lot.
Best of luck!!

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