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Old 11-18-08, 01:39 AM
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Engine Mount Material

I have been researching materials to build a few sets of engine mounts and would like some expert opinions. The design is pretty simple: a rubber rod drilled through, with large washers on each end and grade 8 hardware running through.

My criteria is as follows:

1. Cost - I need to make 3 sets, so the insulating material needs to be fairly cheap.
2. Mounts will be holding down at least one 600whp engine - they need to be robust.
3. Mounts should be substantially stiffer then stock rx7 mounts, but not solid.

And my questions:

1. Rod diameter: I was thinking 3" rod diameter. Could I get by with something smaller like 2 to 2-1/2" maybe?

2. Material: Shore 90A Polyurethane would be preferred, but its a little too pricey for 3 sets of mounts. Shore 75A Neoprene - a fraction of the cost but obviously softer. Shore 60D Polypropylene cheap and hard, but is it too hard? Does any one have experience with these materials? What would you suggest?
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We will give you a discount when buying three sets, just email sales@banzai-racing.com . Ours have already been designed and have internal locknuts so that the hardware doesn't loosen up when the mounts are compressed.

http://www.banzai-racing.com/polyfc_motor_mounts.htm
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I appreciate that. Your engine mounts look great! However, I need one set of mounts for a non-rotary application and the dimensions will be different.
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We have the material in stock and make them here. We can make them to a custom length.
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