Motor Plate w/ Mounts
Once you put a motor plate on there's no point in keeping the motor mounts. Ditch them, the plate will do the job. Som sort of torsional support is a good idea if you're running just the plate, this will help stop the motor from trying to shift forward/backwards. It's not needed if you put a midplate in, or are running an aftermarket cased glide, and a solid tranny mount.
when is it smart to go to a motor plate setup and how much do they usually go for?
JL when you say torsional support, what do you mean? I know this may sound stupid but ive been thining about ditching the solids MM and going to a plate system. Also as far as a solid tranny mount who sells then and how smart are they to have on a car that seems some (~2500 mi a year) street use.
Car is 90% track now with the other mainly being some street racing
JL when you say torsional support, what do you mean? I know this may sound stupid but ive been thining about ditching the solids MM and going to a plate system. Also as far as a solid tranny mount who sells then and how smart are they to have on a car that seems some (~2500 mi a year) street use.
Car is 90% track now with the other mainly being some street racing
It is recommended to put a torsional support in with motorplates to stop forward/backward shifting of the engine. The plates are usually 1/4" aluminum in the front and 0.090 steel for the mid - the will flex.
well, if figure leave the plate in and run a cross member with motor mounts. That way, if you can't have a plate, pull it out and let motor rest on the mounts. Rest of time, keep plate in, and have extra support b/w the frame rails, as well as better reaction times.
Once you put a motor plate on there's no point in keeping the motor mounts. Ditch them, the plate will do the job. Som sort of torsional support is a good idea if you're running just the plate, this will help stop the motor from trying to shift forward/backwards. It's not needed if you put a midplate in, or are running an aftermarket cased glide, and a solid tranny mount.
The whole point of doing the mid plate is for strength, access to work on the engine or removal, and weight savings as the motor mounts are gone. IMO if you want a motor mount still in there. Just do a solid mount.
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I don't know when a motor plate is required... but I'd say anything in the 8 second or faster area it's a good idea. Takes the load off the block/cylinder case, probably helps keep cyl's round better, that type of thing.
I have a motor plate in my car and a diagonal support that runs from the passenger's side motor mount to the frame rail.
I will be redoing that and putting a mid plate in, to help stiffen the entire setup up a little more...
I have a motor plate in my car and a diagonal support that runs from the passenger's side motor mount to the frame rail.
I will be redoing that and putting a mid plate in, to help stiffen the entire setup up a little more...
For those of you interested in going with a motor-plate set up, here are the links to our motor plates and mid plates.
http://www.madmanandcoracing.com/sho...aspx?itemid=16
http://www.madmanandcoracing.com/sho...aspx?itemid=15
When you're ready to order, give me a call. Our number is 225-673-3533. THANKS!
http://www.madmanandcoracing.com/sho...aspx?itemid=16
http://www.madmanandcoracing.com/sho...aspx?itemid=15
When you're ready to order, give me a call. Our number is 225-673-3533. THANKS!
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For those of you interested in going with a motor-plate set up, here are the links to our motor plates and mid plates.
http://www.madmanandcoracing.com/sho...aspx?itemid=16
http://www.madmanandcoracing.com/sho...aspx?itemid=15
When you're ready to order, give me a call. Our number is 225-673-3533. THANKS!
http://www.madmanandcoracing.com/sho...aspx?itemid=16
http://www.madmanandcoracing.com/sho...aspx?itemid=15
When you're ready to order, give me a call. Our number is 225-673-3533. THANKS!
so according to that link; u weld the tabs on the frame and then bolt the plates to the tabs, right? will the LT1 plate install the same? do u have a pic of the LT1 motor plate?
most mid plates will come with a spacer of the same thickness material that will bolt between the crank and flexplate, this will space the flexplate back the same amount the trans and motor get spaced apart. Although i believe the best way is to have the converter custom made for a midplate.
