Poly engine mount installed on DR side... impressions:
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Poly engine mount installed on DR side... impressions: I just installed and Energy Suspensions poly mount on the drivers side only. I wanted to try and minimize any y-pipe banging on the floorboard.
Well, it seems to have done the trick. Additional vibration is minimal.. barely noticeable. I massaged the floor a little bit more while I was at it, but the big difference was the mount. Judging from shifter movement (or lack of it) the engine is quite a bit more stable now.... and best of all...no y-pipe problems.
Install was straightforward, but a little bit of a pain in the ***. Had to remove the alternator and the header for clearance. I jacked the engine up an inch or two to be able to slide the mount out of the bracket.
Good mod for a lowered car with the exhaust tucked up close to the body. Every time the clutch chattered (like EVERY time I take off <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" /> ) the y-pipe would bang the floor. Hasn't banged once since I did this. I was hoping this would do the trick, because I didn't want a bunch of vibration or a torque strap.
Well, it seems to have done the trick. Additional vibration is minimal.. barely noticeable. I massaged the floor a little bit more while I was at it, but the big difference was the mount. Judging from shifter movement (or lack of it) the engine is quite a bit more stable now.... and best of all...no y-pipe problems.
Install was straightforward, but a little bit of a pain in the ***. Had to remove the alternator and the header for clearance. I jacked the engine up an inch or two to be able to slide the mount out of the bracket.
Good mod for a lowered car with the exhaust tucked up close to the body. Every time the clutch chattered (like EVERY time I take off <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" /> ) the y-pipe would bang the floor. Hasn't banged once since I did this. I was hoping this would do the trick, because I didn't want a bunch of vibration or a torque strap.
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Re: Poly engine mount installed on DR side... impressions: Nice werk!
Hows that clutch? Im putting the same thing in this weekend, Think it would be a good Idea?
Hows about overall motor movement in the engine bay? <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
Hows that clutch? Im putting the same thing in this weekend, Think it would be a good Idea?
Hows about overall motor movement in the engine bay? <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
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Re: Poly engine mount installed on DR side... impressions: </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 2MCHPWR:
<strong> scotty, is it absolutely necessary to remove the header for this install?
seems like a huge pain the ****. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I put Energy Suspension mounts on both sides of my engine and didn't have to remove the headers. I have dynatechs so I can't say for certain you can do it with all headers but it WAS a tight fit nonetheless...definately have to remove the alternator.
<strong> scotty, is it absolutely necessary to remove the header for this install?
seems like a huge pain the ****. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I put Energy Suspension mounts on both sides of my engine and didn't have to remove the headers. I have dynatechs so I can't say for certain you can do it with all headers but it WAS a tight fit nonetheless...definately have to remove the alternator.
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Re: Poly engine mount installed on DR side... impressions: You may be able to do like Fireball and avoid removing the header.
The FLP y-pipe is really easy to get off and I have all the AIR system removed, so taking off the header was only a little bit of extra trouble. The extra room to work with was nice.
If I ever swap the passenger side, I'll probably try it without removing the header since that side is a lot harder to get to the header bolts.
The FLP y-pipe is really easy to get off and I have all the AIR system removed, so taking off the header was only a little bit of extra trouble. The extra room to work with was nice.
If I ever swap the passenger side, I'll probably try it without removing the header since that side is a lot harder to get to the header bolts.
Re: Poly engine mount installed on DR side... impressions: I just finished up the passenger side tonight. I had the a/c removed already which made things easier. I also removed the starter. I then removed the 4 bolts holding the mount to the block while the jack was under the oil pan with just a little support. I removed the big bolt. I then jacked up the motor far as it would go and the mount slipped out under the header. It was pretty easy. Shoot me an email if you have any questions.
<small>[ March 25, 2003, 10:52 PM: Message edited by: 2001 Pewter WS6 ]</small>
<small>[ March 25, 2003, 10:52 PM: Message edited by: 2001 Pewter WS6 ]</small>
Re: Poly engine mount installed on DR side... impressions: I am in the process of doing this now. I replaced the drivers side. I had to remove the header to be able to get to the top back mounting bolt. The passenger side seems like there is more room. My A/C is off already so I am going to remove the starter and see how easy I can to it. I will update on the passenger side soon. BTW I have FLP headers.
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Re: Poly engine mount installed on DR side... impressions: <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" /> I just had the BMR upper and lower A arms install plus the K member. Will there be additional weight savings with the poly mounts? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />
Re: Poly engine mount installed on DR side... impressions: </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by kent:
<strong> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" /> I just had the BMR upper and lower A arms install plus the K member. Will there be additional weight savings with the poly mounts? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">not really....were talking grams of difference here.
the gain comes from the removing of engine twist.
The k-member will make it easier to get the motor mounts off.
I wish I had done this when I installed my K-member at Christmas...now I have to go back in and do it <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" />
Chris
<strong> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" /> I just had the BMR upper and lower A arms install plus the K member. Will there be additional weight savings with the poly mounts? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">not really....were talking grams of difference here.
the gain comes from the removing of engine twist.
The k-member will make it easier to get the motor mounts off.
I wish I had done this when I installed my K-member at Christmas...now I have to go back in and do it <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" />
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Re: Poly engine mount installed on DR side... impressions: I installed only the driver's side as well. No added vibration and the engine torques WAY less at idle from my cam.
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Re: Poly engine mount installed on DR side... impressions: Helluva idea.
And the Tubular K member should help it to not turn into a PITA job.
Thanks for the write up!
And the Tubular K member should help it to not turn into a PITA job.
Thanks for the write up!
