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Swacer · 07-16-2013, 12:45 PM

I have a question in regards to motor mounts.

I recently installed a set of headers and due to the flex of the motor (or weakness of the motor mounts) and the weight of the car in a turn, i get contact between the frame and the header (when the car is off, there is only about 1/2" clearance between the two). To solve this, I'd like to put in a more rigid motor mount to stop the torquing of the motor and minimize the impact the momentum of the car has and try to eliminate this contact.

I've seen several threads for motor mounts, but I was wondering if I could get some advice on WHICH I should be looking for.

Car is a car that does not see the track, but can be driven spiritedly, so super rigid for track wise is not needed.

I appreciate the advice.

Thank you!

SPCBA · 07-16-2013, 12:51 PM

i am cammed and have headers and the shake and rumble does not create any fitment issues with my kooks.

some people have moved their engine slightly but i wouldnt recommend that unless they are not squared on the mounts. another fix people have used is to dimple the headers...again wouldnt recommend that.

what size headers and what brand? there are brands out there that wouldnt stand for improper fitment and will make it right or tell you how to.

Bell040 · 07-16-2013, 01:03 PM

^^ this

Don't change engine mounts to compensate for poorly made headers...

However, I have thought about changing my mounts because of engine rock caused by my cam. What mounts did you go with?

Iam Broke · 07-16-2013, 05:55 PM

Pfadt.

axis · 07-16-2013, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Iam Broke

Pfadt.

If you look up rigid motor mounts in the dictionary, a picture of the Pfadt MM's are next to it.

K32 Camaro · 07-17-2013, 11:12 AM

I thought pfadt switched over to welding the engine to the frame directly..

Iam Broke · 07-17-2013, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by K32 Camaro

I thought pfadt switched over to welding the engine to the frame directly..

Nawwwww, that's Torque Solutions clone mount on Ebay.

429 · 07-17-2013, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Iam Broke

Nawwwww, that's Torque Solutions clone mount on Ebay.

In defense of the torque solution mount, mine have been fantastic. They also offer a delrin bushing if you're so inclined to make it semi-solid.

Iam Broke · 07-17-2013, 01:50 PM

I was just kidding about the Torque Solutions, I know they are a Pfadt clone.

xjer22x · 07-17-2013, 02:46 PM

I was producing over 600whp with my twin turbo setup. And it got to the point where my motor was twisting so much it was hitting the firewall.

I personally went with ZL1 Motor mounts (which are for sale btw) because i figured if it is put into a camaro pushing over 580hp... it should be good for my car.

I use to daily drive my car and i could feel that it was much tighter.. but it was not harsh by any means. So for the money it was nice.

Crime2 · 07-17-2013, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by xjer22x

I was producing over 600whp with my twin turbo setup. And it got to the point where my motor was twisting so much it was hitting the firewall.

I personally went with ZL1 Motor mounts (which are for sale btw) because i figured if it is put into a camaro pushing over 580hp... it should be good for my car.

I use to daily drive my car and i could feel that it was much tighter.. but it was not harsh by any means. So for the money it was nice.

Why you selling them?

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epstein · 07-17-2013, 05:56 PM

He's Going Bigger and Better!

xjer22x · 07-17-2013, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by epstein

He's Going Bigger and Better!

Haha yup, blew the motor 3 weeks ago and now will be going to a more solid mount. There is honestly probably 150 miles on the ZL1 mounts.

sent from my galaxy s3. that would explain the errors.

Crime2 · 07-17-2013, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by xjer22x

Haha yup, blew the motor 3 weeks ago and now will be going to a more solid mount. There is honestly probably 150 miles on the ZL1 mounts.

sent from my galaxy s3. that would explain the errors.

Should have gone solid in the first place! :-)

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07-16-2013, 12:45 PM	#1
Swacer Drives: 2018 GT350 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: PA Posts: 2,719	Motor Mounts Advice I have a question in regards to motor mounts. I recently installed a set of headers and due to the flex of the motor (or weakness of the motor mounts) and the weight of the car in a turn, i get contact between the frame and the header (when the car is off, there is only about 1/2" clearance between the two). To solve this, I'd like to put in a more rigid motor mount to stop the torquing of the motor and minimize the impact the momentum of the car has and try to eliminate this contact. I've seen several threads for motor mounts, but I was wondering if I could get some advice on WHICH I should be looking for. Car is a car that does not see the track, but can be driven spiritedly, so super rigid for track wise is not needed. I appreciate the advice. Thank you! __________________ Off to the Dark Side

07-16-2013, 12:51 PM	#2
SPCBA Drives: pleather and Chiclets Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: a line somwhere Posts: 4,206 View My Garage	i am cammed and have headers and the shake and rumble does not create any fitment issues with my kooks. some people have moved their engine slightly but i wouldnt recommend that unless they are not squared on the mounts. another fix people have used is to dimple the headers...again wouldnt recommend that. what size headers and what brand? there are brands out there that wouldnt stand for improper fitment and will make it right or tell you how to. __________________ the power by www.cunningham-motorsports.com the brakes by www.RacingBrake.com

07-16-2013, 01:03 PM	#3
Bell040 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: B'ham, Alabama Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	^^ this Don't change engine mounts to compensate for poorly made headers... However, I have thought about changing my mounts because of engine rock caused by my cam. What mounts did you go with? __________________ Ordered: 10-13-08 Built: 3-30-09 (#1691) Recieved: 6-12-09 Blacked out, Cammed (Lunati Voodoo 233/245, .578/.598 @114°, +4°), ARH LTs, VR OTR CAI, Cutouts, and lots of other fun mods.

07-16-2013, 05:55 PM	#4
Iam Broke PHAT B33 Drives: 2012 TF3 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Dark of the Moon Posts: 1,460 View My Garage	Pfadt. __________________ Another 1 of 371 '12 T3 LS3 M6's built.

07-17-2013, 01:50 PM	#9
Iam Broke PHAT B33 Drives: 2012 TF3 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Dark of the Moon Posts: 1,460 View My Garage	I was just kidding about the Torque Solutions, I know they are a Pfadt clone. __________________ Another 1 of 371 '12 T3 LS3 M6's built.

07-17-2013, 11:12 AM	#6
K32 Camaro V8 lounge member #5 Drives: 12 2SS Synergy Camaro, 05 PontiacG6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,301	I thought pfadt switched over to welding the engine to the frame directly..

07-17-2013, 02:46 PM	#10
xjer22x Drives: 2010 rs/ss black # 10,308 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: hoffman estates, il Posts: 914 View My Garage	I was producing over 600whp with my twin turbo setup. And it got to the point where my motor was twisting so much it was hitting the firewall. I personally went with ZL1 Motor mounts (which are for sale btw) because i figured if it is put into a camaro pushing over 580hp... it should be good for my car. I use to daily drive my car and i could feel that it was much tighter.. but it was not harsh by any means. So for the money it was nice. __________________ SYCK SS BUILD JOURNAL- Click here

07-17-2013, 05:56 PM	#12
epstein Account Suspended Drives: SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Transplanted from NYC..(ret. NYPD).Now in CT Posts: 904	He's Going Bigger and Better!