Solid engine mounts for DD use?
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Burning Brakes
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Solid engine mounts for DD use?
Hey guys,
What do you think about running solid engine mounts in a DD? I live in Rochester NY where there is no stop and go traffic. (Seriously, I've been in 2 stop-go driving situations in 2 years, both the result of a huge accident).
I figure there will be some increased vibration at idle, etc., but don't have anyway to judge how bad it will be in these cars.
Opinions, thoughts, advice; all welcome!
What do you think about running solid engine mounts in a DD? I live in Rochester NY where there is no stop and go traffic. (Seriously, I've been in 2 stop-go driving situations in 2 years, both the result of a huge accident).
I figure there will be some increased vibration at idle, etc., but don't have anyway to judge how bad it will be in these cars.
Opinions, thoughts, advice; all welcome!
Pro
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From: Mukilteo WA
I did near solid poly mounts and trans mount in my mustang. I loved it. The car felt more solid and the car seemed to react to my right foot more closely and less slop.
I fully plan to do it with this vette too using those PFADT mounts.
The mustang was cammed with a delrin bushing and spherical bearing suspension so NVH increase was negligable and not really a concern.
This vette is cammed and full exhaust and I don't believe it's going to increase NVH in a bad way.
I fully plan to do it with this vette too using those PFADT mounts.
The mustang was cammed with a delrin bushing and spherical bearing suspension so NVH increase was negligable and not really a concern.
This vette is cammed and full exhaust and I don't believe it's going to increase NVH in a bad way.
Melting Slicks
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From: Simpsonville SC
St. Jude Donor '09-'10
I have the Phadt solid mount mounts in my car, and I do drive it daily. The only negative I found, it the engine vibration can now be felt in the passenger compartment when idling. Still, not a big deal. I would definitely do it again.
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St. Jude Donor '08
Hey guys,
What do you think about running solid engine mounts in a DD? I live in Rochester NY where there is no stop and go traffic. (Seriously, I've been in 2 stop-go driving situations in 2 years, both the result of a huge accident).
I figure there will be some increased vibration at idle, etc., but don't have anyway to judge how bad it will be in these cars.
Opinions, thoughts, advice; all welcome!
What do you think about running solid engine mounts in a DD? I live in Rochester NY where there is no stop and go traffic. (Seriously, I've been in 2 stop-go driving situations in 2 years, both the result of a huge accident).
I figure there will be some increased vibration at idle, etc., but don't have anyway to judge how bad it will be in these cars.
Opinions, thoughts, advice; all welcome!
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Burning Brakes
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It's been proven that when you use the upgraded lime green blinker fluid, the engine still flexes against the motor mounts.
I used to advocate the tangerine orange blinker fluid, but once I used tang by mistake.
I used to advocate the tangerine orange blinker fluid, but once I used tang by mistake.
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St. Jude Donor '08
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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC
solid motor mounts = orbital sander pressed against you butt
not quite but with a race seat, ie no padding and solid mount bolted to the floor, it sure feels that way.
lime green blinker fluid ??????? darn now why didn't I think of that
not quite but with a race seat, ie no padding and solid mount bolted to the floor, it sure feels that way.
lime green blinker fluid ??????? darn now why didn't I think of that
Last edited by AU N EGL; Jun 25, 2009 at 03:24 PM.
