Front solid motor mount

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has anyone made one yet?
I keeps breaking the hyd. ones about every three months!
 

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Haven't seen any for the Gen 3s before. You got that much torque you keep snapping it huh? :nut: You got a torque monster there bro!
 

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Haven't seen any for the Gen 3s before. You got that much torque you keep snapping it huh? :nut: You got a torque monster there bro!

Well I wouldn't think so... Its probally crappy made mounts!
I modified a regular taurus solid motor mount maybe it will hold better now!
 

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There's been posts around here and other SHO lists but I had to go to the generic google to find that one.
 

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Just to let you know that urethane mod is really only temporary and I have tried it on my 94 and it lasted about 6 months. It is a great mod it is just not a 'real' solid mount.

Do you guys know the differences between the GEN 2 & GEN 3 atx front mounts?

I currently produce solid front motor mounts for the GEN 2 ATX. It is described and pictured in my GEN 3 subframe swap thread and for sale ad.

If I find enough info I would be more than happy to produce one's for the GEN 3's. From what I understand the GEN 3 SLO uses the same front mount as the GEN 2 atx which means the SHO is most likely the same.

If I were to make some would anybody be interested?

It would be shipped and ready to bolt in for $100.
 

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Put a chain on it around the front exhaust manifold to the subframe. Had one for years and never had to replace any motor mounts.
 

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Put a chain on it around the front exhaust manifold to the subframe. Had one for years and never had to replace any motor mounts.

To be honest, that is a horrible way to accomplish the same result as a solid mount. To each his own I guess.
 

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What's horrible about it? Genuine S. African ss chain it is along with 316 ss bolts.......

Plus it has about a 1/4 -3/8" play so it does allow some movement.
 

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What's the damn difference, other than it might actually work better?

Not trying to start sh*t man. There is a difference, it just obviously isn't one that your concerned about. All I'm saying is that wrapping a chain around the motor to the subframe is a ghetto way of accomplishing it. That is an old school way guys used to hold their blocks down back in the days.

I'm really not hating, and for it working better...It probably works the same. With more vibration and a level of risk that I just wouldn't take. I'm trying to help you guys out though. I don't own a GEN 3 but I'm willing to work one out for you guys.
 

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You aren't thinking. How can a chain with no tension on it transmit vibration. That's the main advantage over a solid mount.

And what's the risk?
 

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Transmitting vibration the same way per say a y-pipe would do if it was rubbing against the subframe or tranny pan for some reason. There is only one advantage of a chain over a solid mount...it's a money saver.

I'm not thinking...funny. Just forget I asked. Stick with your chain deal and I will continue to sell solid mounts for the GEN 2 ATX.
 

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Saving money is something to look down upon? It does not transmit vibration unless you are under power and have tension on it. Then you don't care. But when cruising or idling then no vibration.

Go over on the Gen 2 forums and say what you want.

The V8 is perfectly suited for this as there is a hole already in the subframe directly under the manifold. Not the case with the other SHOs.
 

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I'm with you on saving money dude. I'm not looking down on it at all. I'm not gonna argue with you. Like I said, was just trying to help.

You totally missed the point of my posting, but that's cool.
 

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Just buy a SLO Solid motor mount from Autozone and modify the top bolt holes to fit....after driving with mine installed for two days it feels alot better over stock and has a lifetime warranty
 

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Just buy a SLO Solid motor mount from Autozone and modify the top bolt holes to fit....after driving with mine installed for two days it feels alot better over stock and has a lifetime warranty
It probably doesn't have a warranty anymore since you modified it...
 
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