Is it OK to raise engine a little bit on passenger side using washers?

[EAGLE5]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

If I let go of my obsessive emotional attachments, it really is.

I'd rather have 2-3mm of washers than a bashed skid plate or a bunch of NVH from harder motor mounts.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by jsimon7777

I'd rather have 2-3mm of washers than a bashed skid plate or a bunch of NVH from harder motor mounts.

It wouldn't be a "bashed" skid plate ....... it would be a custom molded skid plate ........


humfrz

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by jsimon7777

I'd rather have 2-3mm of washers than a bashed skid plate or a bunch of NVH from harder motor mounts.

Depends on how the twist affects the fit of other hardware. Considering the relatively short distance between the main axis to the engine mount, 2-3mm lift at one side will rotate the engine enough to be noticeable at the outer corners. OP should look carefully for interference.

I think I'd be more comfortable with lifting both sides but that's just a guess.

[NRXRaptor]

Originally Posted by gtengr

It was an easy job while changing out the header. Leaving the header in place makes it more challenging. I used the sti mounts and think they're perfect for a street car.

Thanks for feedback. I can't decide between the sti mounts or the perrin mounts. I've heard good things about both

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by NRXRaptor

Thanks for feedback. I can't decide between the sti mounts or the perrin mounts. I've heard good things about both

Perrin uses a non-standard fastener and the included thin washers collapse easily.

I don't know much about the sti mounts except that a friend who had perrins switched to the sti.

[gtengr]

Originally Posted by NRXRaptor

Thanks for feedback. I can't decide between the sti mounts or the perrin mounts. I've heard good things about both

I prefer rubber for most bushings and OE manufacturing processes.

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I don't know much about the sti mounts except that a friend who had perrins switched to the sti.

They use a firmer rubber than the stock bushings. I installed the sti trans mount at the same time, and took a couple of pictures next to the stock parts. Engine movement has been significantly reduced and shifting improved.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by gtengr

They use a firmer rubber than the stock bushings. I installed the sti trans mount at the same time, and took a couple of pictures next to the stock parts. Engine movement has been significantly reduced and shifting improved.

Thanks. I've been seriously considering them to cut some of that annoying windup.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Thanks. I've been seriously considering them to cut some of that annoying windup.

Yep, it's a bitch when they do that .........



humfrz

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Yep, it's a bitch when they do that .........

I may have misspoken. Engine and diff mounts are too damn squishy for me. Feels like I'm driving an old mattress.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I may have misspoken. Engine and diff mounts are too damn squishy for me. Feels like I'm driving an old mattress.

.......and here in bed #9, we have ol ULtramaroon ...... in his non-squishy, bed posts welded to the axle housing ...... special ........





humfrz

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by humfrz

.......and here in bed #9, we have ol ULtramaroon ...... in his non-squishy, bed posts welded to the axle housing ...... special ........





humfrz

Yeah. Just like that but with more gut and less hair.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I may have misspoken. Engine and diff mounts are too damn squishy for me. Feels like I'm driving an old mattress.

I'll betcha that back in the day you rode a Harley, with a frame mounted, non counterbalanced engine ...........




humfrz

[interna]

take a hammer to the skid plate...

[Irace86.2.0]

Smash the headers, duh

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