Generation III External Engine LS1 | LS6 | Bolt-Ons | Intakes | Exhaust | Ignition | Accessories
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Anyone running Polyeurathane Motor Mounts ?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-14-2004, 10:39 AM
  #1  
TECH Resident
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
 
Fierce-LS1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Southern California
Posts: 886
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default Anyone running Polyeurathane Motor Mounts ?

Since I have excessive engine movement and banging of my exhaust, I was thinking of installing these polyeurathane motor mount.

While they do decrease engine movement, I heard they cause more vibrations. Are these vibrations really bad and annoying ?

thanks
Old 05-14-2004, 11:53 AM
  #2  
Launching!
 
5150Z28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Hilmar, Ca
Posts: 299
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

I installed one just on the drivers side and it has been great. No vibrations whatsoever and it stopped the y-pipe from banging the floorboard under WOT.
Old 05-14-2004, 12:05 PM
  #3  
FormerVendor
iTrader: (33)
 
Nasty N8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Lake in the Hills, IL
Posts: 5,052
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

You hardly notice the difference.

Nate
Old 05-14-2004, 12:33 PM
  #4  
TECH Resident
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
 
Fierce-LS1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Southern California
Posts: 886
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Thanks for the response.
I was just told that I would get bad vibrations if I were to install them. But you guys are reassuring me.

Now, who knows where I can get these ?
Nasty Nate, do you sell them ?

thanks a million
Old 05-14-2004, 03:49 PM
  #5  
TECH Resident
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
 
Fierce-LS1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Southern California
Posts: 886
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

ttt TOP
Old 05-14-2004, 04:07 PM
  #6  
Senior Member
iTrader: (24)
 
Country Boy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 6,034
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

I have them and notice nothing different.
Old 05-14-2004, 04:10 PM
  #7  
TECH Resident
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
 
Fierce-LS1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Southern California
Posts: 886
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by Country Boy
I have them and notice nothing different.
thanks...
you notice nothing different in terms of advantages or vibrations ?
can I ask where you got them from.
Old 05-14-2004, 04:14 PM
  #8  
Senior Member
iTrader: (24)
 
Country Boy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 6,034
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

NO different in vibrations. Plenty of advantages. Motor doesnt shake, exhaust doesnt bang. I got them from Thunder Racing.
Old 05-14-2004, 05:13 PM
  #9  
FormerVendor
iTrader: (33)
 
Nasty N8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Lake in the Hills, IL
Posts: 5,052
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

I usually have them in stock. Give me a call.

nate
Old 05-14-2004, 05:26 PM
  #10  
12 Second Club
 
mykdiver's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Washington State
Posts: 1,526
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

They are very nice, I have them for my car.
Old 05-14-2004, 06:09 PM
  #11  
TECH Addict
iTrader: (3)
 
Cheatin' Chad's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: IL
Posts: 2,561
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

How hard is it to get an auto trans down with these things installed?
Old 05-14-2004, 06:15 PM
  #12  
TECH Resident
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
 
Fierce-LS1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Southern California
Posts: 886
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Sweet, are you guys installing both sides or just the drives side.
Old 05-14-2004, 06:25 PM
  #13  
TECH Apprentice
 
ACCELR8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Brook Park, Ohio
Posts: 363
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

I installed both sides. I had to unbolt the air conditioning and swing it to the side, but it wasn't too bad. It stopped my y-pipe from banging and I really didn't feel much increase in vibration. I would NOT recommend installing a trans mount. If you do, the vibration will drive you nuts!
Old 05-14-2004, 06:30 PM
  #14  
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (13)
 
98Blubrd's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Cape Coral, FL
Posts: 523
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

How lond did it take you to do the swap? Was it that difficult?
Old 05-14-2004, 08:30 PM
  #15  
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (9)
 
Fulton 1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: WA
Posts: 3,326
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Its definitely worth doing, but it is kindof a PITA. I found no real difference between doing the driver's side only vs. doing both poly mounts, so I would start with the driver's side. The Prothane mounts are a direct replacement so stick with those (the ES mounts need shimming - at least they used to, haven't checked them lately). I wrote up some instructions a while back that are pretty thorough IMO. I'll see if I can find a link...
Old 05-14-2004, 08:41 PM
  #16  
TECH Junkie
iTrader: (9)
 
Fulton 1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: WA
Posts: 3,326
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Here's a link: http://www.humanoidms.com/howtos/polymount.doc

Or you can just do a search for Bud Light in this forum
Old 05-15-2004, 01:17 AM
  #17  
TECH Resident
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
 
Fierce-LS1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Southern California
Posts: 886
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Thanks for the reply Fulton. What is the ES mount ? Is that different from the one Thunder or other sponsors sell ?
Old 05-15-2004, 11:02 AM
  #18  
TECH Resident
 
KGSloan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Tulsa, Ok
Posts: 791
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

it's energy suspension. different company

i used the prothane mounts and noticed no increased vibrations. the car is actually much more tame at idle now since the motor sits still.
Old 05-15-2004, 12:33 PM
  #19  
TECH Resident
Thread Starter
iTrader: (3)
 
Fierce-LS1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Southern California
Posts: 886
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts

Default

Cool...thanks for the help everyone. Nasty Nate, I'll give you a call next week.




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:55 AM.