jimbob8915

My 06Z has 55k miles an I just installed a MSD intake. I am thinking about installing the 3/8" lower mounts. Anyone know of any good tutorials how to do this or is it a fairly straight forward install? Any special tools needed?

sjjames

MTPZ06

I've read that the shorter ones should be shimmed ~1/8" or else it creates clearance issues between the front leaf and the oil pan. IIRC, it becomes an issue when the car is lifted off the ground and wheels/suspension is full hang, causing the spring arch to push against the pan. I'll see if I can find that related thread...

EDIT...Here: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ts-issues.html

If your driving habits haven't ruptured your OE mounts after 55K, I'd just throw in a new set of OE mounts. If you feel you need cowl to MSD clearance, maybe just opt for the LPE cradle spacers (linked in this same thread in post 28)

jimbob8915

I have clearance right now since my mounts are old. I would like the added clearance for my MSD AND the benefit of , less vibration from the factory mounts. Thanks, spacers it will be.

Landonvans

jimbob8915

Well, I installed factor mounts. Driver side was fairly easy. Passenger side, not so much. I had to unbolt the passenger side exhaust manifold. I also cut about 3/4 inch off of the top bolt of the mount to help get it back in. I know people say they leak oil when they go bad . Mine did not leak until I took them out an turned them over, they were ripped on the top. Big stinky mess. I have to admit that when doing my clutch an now the motor mounts a wobble 13mm is invaluable.