Benefits from upgraded engine mounts?
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Teching In
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From: Abilene, Texas
Benefits from upgraded engine mounts? Hey guys I posted this same thread in the Gen 5 forum and I'm not getting any responses. I am asking a pretty obvious question. What are the benefits from upgraded engine mounts? I have a Gen 5 Camaro Supercharged LS3 that's pushing 700 rwhp. I've had alot of input from others but I wanted some from you guys. Any advice??
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Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Shreveport, LA
Bingo! Motion that was wasted on your engine torquing over is now transferred straight to the drivetrain. With no give in the motor mounts when swapping to solids, it allows the engine to transmit the power to the trans immediately instead of a split-second later, after the engine torques to one side.
I went with the Prothanes, they're about the same price, but design is a bit different. Not saying they're any better or worse than Pfadt's, but certainly less engine movement than the stockers.
Some people don't mind the extra vibration you will undoubtedly felt changing to more rigid mounts - and I for one, don't mind.
But...Once the cushion mounts are replaced, vibration will transmit to the other areas. Some people have experienced, as in C5/C6, suffered driveline damages to drive shaft and associated drive line components. Vibration has to go someplace, right?
I got a set of Pfadt for a couple of years and hesitant to mount them.
But...Once the cushion mounts are replaced, vibration will transmit to the other areas. Some people have experienced, as in C5/C6, suffered driveline damages to drive shaft and associated drive line components. Vibration has to go someplace, right?
I got a set of Pfadt for a couple of years and hesitant to mount them.
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