Performance Engine Mounts for $7!!
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I was bored today, and decided to take out my engine mounts, while the engine is out. I think the pics should speak for themselves. The rubber is much stiffer than the stock mounts. I'm not too worried about vibrations either, but from what i have heard the vibrations are not too bad with hockey pucks. lots of VW people run this setup aswell. Best part is it cost me 7 dollars for everything i needed, better than the 60 + shipping mazdatrix wants, and hopefully with better results. Tell me what you think.
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Also the hockey puck is only about 3-4mm shorter in height that the stock mount; not a big deal at all.
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edit^ answered what i was asking
haha awesome. let us know how it works Ron |
It's gonna be at least 2 weeks before i can feel them, i'm waiting on some oil cooler lines.
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What are hockey pucks made out of?
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Originally Posted by Directfreak
What are hockey pucks made out of?
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they're made of Vulcanized Rubber
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Ill be doing this soon, provided there is an easy was to replace the mounts while the engine is still in the car... power steering might make this a hassle, but I need new engine mounts.
Is there something similar you can do to the tranny mounts? Its been a while since ive been under there. I cant even remember what they look like... |
thats osme slick ass shit!
Originally Posted by Matty's first 1st Gen
I was bored today, and decided to take out my engine mounts, while the engine is out. I think the pics should speak for themselves. The rubber is much stiffer than the stock mounts. I'm not too worried about vibrations either, but from what i have heard the vibrations are not too bad with hockey pucks. lots of VW people run this setup aswell. Best part is it cost me 7 dollars for everything i needed, better than the 60 + shipping mazdatrix wants, and hopefully with better results. Tell me what you think.
;) I knew you canucks were good for something :rlaugh: :rlaugh: Honestly, that really looks like an outstanding idea, and vulcanized rubber shouldn't have any problems with the grease or oil getting dripped on them. :bigthumb: kenn |
I could swear that I've heard all about this idea before. Maybe its just deja vu?
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I believe its been mentioned before. I always kinda thought it was a joke myself. I personally used some air bag (suspension) mounts that a guy made out of steel. They are only about 1/8th of an inch too tall. I left the tranny mounts rubber. I definately felt a difference, especially in the floor. Thats where most vibrations are felt for me.
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i've used window weld in the past, layer it on 1/4" at a time...so it can dry..best motor mounts i ever bought. ;º), $5 at ace hardware..
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Heh,heh....I used hockey pucks to mount up the big Olds V-8 in my Studebaker.Its been many years and they still havent deformed or split,and thats a damn heavy engine.
I also used hockey pucks on my sister's car.Shes only about 4'10" so she has trouble reaching the pedals.I trimmed a puck to match the clutch pedal shape and bolted it on to give her a little more reach.Its nice and grippy like the stock covers and she doesnt have to scooch forward to get the clutch pedal to the floor. |
i solid mounted the tranny, my rubber broke and it is real nice, the shifts feel so nice and tight.
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