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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 11:49 AM
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When shifting under hard acceleration the transmission really bounces around. Would a solid trans mount or urethane mount eliminate or lessen this?
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 01:03 PM
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or a new rubber mount. It is most likely ripped.
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 04:57 PM
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Ill check it out.
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 05:00 PM
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get a aftermarket shifter like a pro5.0 and a poly trans mount and you wont have anymore problems
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I'd avoid the poly trans mount. I put one on in my V6 and it did get rid of the bounce, but added a lot of tranny noise. Most people recommend upgrading the front two motor mounts to poly, but leaving the rear in rubber for daily drivers. If you are young or this isnt a daily driver then you could probably get a poly mount.
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 06:00 PM
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I couldn't find any mounts on thunder racings web site, where is a good place to get one?
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 06:22 PM
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call thunder racing they have it. if its bouncing its either the shifter or most likelly the trany mount, call thunder racing or ws6store.com (sponsor)
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 07:09 PM
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Get a 1LE Trans Mount
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I have a Energy Suspension poly trans mount and I like it alot, no vibs like people talk about. I did leave off the pre-load plate though.
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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 07:52 PM
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get poly tranny mount and engine mounts power shifts are fun again had the same prob
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Originally Posted by 98 SNAKE EATER
Get a 1LE Trans Mount
I agree, thought about a poly but when with stock 1le.
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Originally Posted by ArrestMeRed99Z28
I couldn't find any mounts on thunder racings web site, where is a good place to get one?
You can just pick one up at Auto Zone actually - pretty easy to find. I did this along with poly motor mounts, and I've been really happy with the results. No preload plate for me though...
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Originally Posted by SuperZ
get a aftermarket shifter like a pro5.0 and a poly trans mount and you wont have anymore problems
I have a ripper, its not the shifter its the whole transmission.

As for motor mounts, they are poly and came with the bmr k member. I probably need a new trans mount as mine is 12 years old. What is the difference between the 1LE and the poly mounts? This car isnt a daily driver and probably sees 2000 miles a year. The entire suspension is all polyurethane mounts so i dont think the trans will be much of a problem.
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My shifter moves up and down a lot at the moment. The stock rubber tranny mount is torn. I have a poly mount from Autozone waiting to go in this winter when I do my clutch. Should be a whole new beast in the spring!

So if I read correctly, you guys left the preload plate off when you installed the poly mount? Does that reduce vibrations or something? I guess I will need to make sure I do the same when I install mine.
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