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Old 11-07-2007, 08:34 AM
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I hope this is in the right section. I am going to be installing solid motor mounts this weekend and I "have a friend who" told me that if I install them they might mess with my knock sensor since I have a cammed car. I told him they wont. Just thought I'd ask the sources who own em. Also are they a fuggin pain to get in and are they way better than poly?
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You should have less knock sensor problems after the solid mount install because now you will never have to worry about banging exhaust if that was a problem for you before.
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i have solids. i like them. why would the knock sensors be affected from them. the engine doesn't move. i have spohn solids and they are lighter than stock ones. i repalced them during my header install. i have a slight rattle from 600-800 rpms, but its nothing. overall, the car feels more solid.
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If you want to go to solid mounts you might as well just do motor plates.
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i love my spohn solids. they were a pita to get on with the headers still on though. the only thing i moved was the alt. and it took me about 6 hours by myself. the only advice i can give you is to do 1 side at a time and don't tighten them down until there both in
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Originally Posted by TheSilverOne
i have solids. i like them. why would the knock sensors be affected from them. the engine doesn't move. i have spohn solids and they are lighter than stock ones. i repalced them during my header install. i have a slight rattle from 600-800 rpms, but its nothing. overall, the car feels more solid.
Like I said, I "have a friend who told me...". I think he was full of **** when he told me. Hopefully it will go well this weekend. I have my Stall to put in with tranny cooler and I'll take my headers off to do the mounts.
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I have solids in my '94. Very easy to install since the motor was out.

I like them, but only because it is a track car. Along with the cam and true duals, they really make the car shake and my dash vibrates. However, I wanted maximum throttle response and torque, and minimal flex, so for a track car they are great.

For a street car I'd go with the Prothane poly mounts. Stiffer than rubber, but not extreme like the solids. The poly's should take care of header or Y-pipe banging but not make the car shake.
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Run the solid fronts and a poly on the trans, I don't know where people get they are a big deal or they will rattle your teeth out. I have had solid mounts on a few cars and never had a problem.
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i've never been too bothered by solid mounts either.
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I have solid mount and no problems with the knock sensors, but putting them on is tricky




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