Megan Motor Mounts
12-17-2007, 05:31 AM
#23
Originally Posted by sentry65
that's a bunch of crap, I noticed an immediate difference in handling and feel, as well as shifting and clutch engagement when I had solid motor mounts put on...not to mention losing 6 lbs from the heavy stock mounts. Worthwhile mod. I'd do it again without even blinking
And I repeat AGAIN ...There is no reason to pull the motor. A good man with the proper equip. and knew how to USE that equip. could install a set in 2 hours his first time
12-17-2007, 05:44 AM
#24
Originally Posted by Eazzzzzzy
As I said a few posts back +111 Its apples and oranges with the solid mounts as far a drivability feel---I was Fabbing Solids 30 yrs ago.
And I repeat AGAIN ...There is no reason to pull the motor. A good man with the proper equip. and knew how to USE that equip. could install a set in 2 hours his first time
And I repeat AGAIN ...There is no reason to pull the motor. A good man with the proper equip. and knew how to USE that equip. could install a set in 2 hours his first time
12-17-2007, 05:54 AM
#25
Yes ---common sense. The Motor and the Chassis become ONE. Instead of the motor floating on a cloud waiting to put down torque to the rear wheels, when it feels like it.
Mounts are like shock absorbing flywheels----comfort, not efficiency
One of these days, when I have the time, I'll fab a trans mount for a laugh.
What has to be considered though with High HP (500+ range) is possibly mods/replacement of the CF D/Shaft. I would possibly opt to have an aluminum one made with dimensioning...as half Shafts (axle Shafts)
Mounts are like shock absorbing flywheels----comfort, not efficiency
One of these days, when I have the time, I'll fab a trans mount for a laugh.
What has to be considered though with High HP (500+ range) is possibly mods/replacement of the CF D/Shaft. I would possibly opt to have an aluminum one made with dimensioning...as half Shafts (axle Shafts)
Last edited by Eazzy; 12-17-2007 at 05:56 AM.
12-17-2007, 06:13 AM
#26
Originally Posted by sentry65
someone can do it in 1-2 hours if they know what they're doing and "rock" the engine from side to side without removing it
12-17-2007, 06:30 AM
#27
Originally Posted by gothchick
Good to know. when you say 'rock' the engine, could it be done from underneath with a jack on one side, then the other? Or is the crowbar method best?
But where there is a will, there is a way
12-17-2007, 12:50 PM
#30
When I recently asked Sharif how easy it would be to install the Forged solid mounts, his response was that it's not a do-it-yourself job. If someone who has done it, without pulling the engine, could post some instructions, I would really appreciate it.
12-17-2007, 02:53 PM
#31
Check these out.
http://www.svrtechnologies.com/7.html
I'm still curious what the negatives would be if installing these solid mounts. There has got to be a catch???
http://www.svrtechnologies.com/7.html
I'm still curious what the negatives would be if installing these solid mounts. There has got to be a catch???
12-17-2007, 03:33 PM
#33
+1
only other thing negative might be there might be a chance the mounts could possibly come slightly loose over time and need to be tightened back down
the added "vibration" really isn't anything at all. My wife didn't even notice it and even when I tried to point it out, she didn't think it was any different
makes the car so much more solid and connected feeling
the same could almost be said for solid diff mounts, but they didn't make nearly as much noticeable change as the motor mounts. Mainly that I got more feedback from my clutch and less rear vagueness
only other thing negative might be there might be a chance the mounts could possibly come slightly loose over time and need to be tightened back down
the added "vibration" really isn't anything at all. My wife didn't even notice it and even when I tried to point it out, she didn't think it was any different
makes the car so much more solid and connected feeling
the same could almost be said for solid diff mounts, but they didn't make nearly as much noticeable change as the motor mounts. Mainly that I got more feedback from my clutch and less rear vagueness
Last edited by sentry65; 12-17-2007 at 03:41 PM.
12-17-2007, 03:48 PM
#36
Originally Posted by SpoilsofWar
Good to see this thread back from the dead. I never ended up getting the Megan mounts. Since my new oil pan wont clear the GT Spec bracing anyway, I am just going to run solid mounts.
12-17-2007, 04:18 PM
#37
How come the Megan motor mounts are 3 pieces and everyone else's are 2 pieces? What is the purpose of that 3rd piece?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Megan...sid=p1638.m118
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Megan...sid=p1638.m118
12-17-2007, 05:42 PM
#38
Originally Posted by SpoilsofWar
Good to see this thread back from the dead. I never ended up getting the Megan mounts. Since my new oil pan wont clear the GT Spec bracing anyway, I am just going to run solid mounts.
12-17-2007, 05:44 PM
#39
Originally Posted by JETPILOT
I have SVRT solid engine mounts and don't have anything negative to say abiut them other than engine noise is no longer isolated to the engine and it is a little louder in the car.
JET
JET
So bottom line it...knowing what you know now, would you recommend for it or against it, or is it of little significance? did you have to re-tighten it? What did you torque it to?
