Perrin Engine Mounts and Cusco Catch Can Install and Review @ Pure Automotive - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Pure Automotive · 01-30-2013, 08:37 PM

Hey guys,
Today I installed the new Perrin Engine Mounts and a Cusco Catch Can on the shop car, just thought I'd share a brief review.

Perrin Mounts

Stock Mount

Comparison

Perrin Mount Installed

The install was worry free, no issues to report. The stock mounts are a little tricky to get out because they have a stud in them that slides through the frame held in by a nut vs the Perrin mounts that use a bolt that goes into the mount. I would highly recommend having them put in on a lift, I had to jack the motor up pretty far to get the mounts out.

The good news is, I think the NVH (Noise, Vibrations, Harness) are very low. I am very pleased with the fact that car doesn't have a harsh idle at all. I was concerned that putting mounts in would make the car vibrate and rattle but thus far, its very tame!

Now I just need some driving time to the see how they are in action!

I got the Cusco catch can because I like the fact that it comes with a mounting bracket and puts it up out of the way of the rest of the engine. The hose routing that Cusco recommends is WRONG! There is a certain way that I recommend routing your catch can to retain factory parameters while making it actually functional. I also painted it black to retain the "factory" style vs bling bling chrome.

Thanks for reading!

Marcoscrdo · 01-30-2013, 08:39 PM

Dang huge comparison looks good!

OrbitalEllipses · 01-30-2013, 08:45 PM

If you don't mind taking it apart, is that stock engine mount liquid filled?

Pure Automotive · 01-30-2013, 08:57 PM

I'll try to find out with ruining it

OrbitalEllipses · 01-30-2013, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pure Automotive

I'll try to find out with ruining it

Nah bro, you gotta commit.

Misread...but you're gonna have to ruin them methinks.

IloveBaldEagles · 01-30-2013, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pure Automotive

I'll try to find out with ruining it

Why would you want to do that now?

Pure Automotive · 01-30-2013, 09:07 PM

Without lol, the key word in that sentence is "try". Why are you curious?

OrbitalEllipses · 01-30-2013, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pure Automotive

Without lol, the key word in that sentence is "try". Why are you curious?

Certain models of Impreza came with fluid filled engine mounts. Most didn't. Very year specific and model specific. Just wondering really, because if you watch my dyno video GOOD GOD does the engine move.

Pure Automotive · 01-30-2013, 09:20 PM

Yea, the main reason for that is the fact that those 2 mounts are literally the only thing holding the engine in place. The only other stability comes from the trans and it's mounts. I feel like having 2 side mounts would be useful but then getting to the plugs would suck. Once I put in the trans mount upgrades, the engine sway felt worse. I think once everyone sees how little comfort you have to sacrifice, mounts will be very popular.

kanundrum · 01-31-2013, 01:03 AM

Thanks for taking the time to write up all these items man

01-30-2013, 08:37 PM	#1
Pure Automotive Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2013 FRS Whiteout Location: Millersville, MD Posts: 2,035 Thanks: 735 Thanked 1,952 Times in 650 Posts Mentioned: 147 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Perrin Engine Mounts and Cusco Catch Can Install and Review @ Pure Automotive Hey guys, Today I installed the new Perrin Engine Mounts and a Cusco Catch Can on the shop car, just thought I'd share a brief review. Perrin Mounts Stock Mount Comparison Perrin Mount Installed The install was worry free, no issues to report. The stock mounts are a little tricky to get out because they have a stud in them that slides through the frame held in by a nut vs the Perrin mounts that use a bolt that goes into the mount. I would highly recommend having them put in on a lift, I had to jack the motor up pretty far to get the mounts out. The good news is, I think the NVH (Noise, Vibrations, Harness) are very low. I am very pleased with the fact that car doesn't have a harsh idle at all. I was concerned that putting mounts in would make the car vibrate and rattle but thus far, its very tame! Now I just need some driving time to the see how they are in action! I got the Cusco catch can because I like the fact that it comes with a mounting bracket and puts it up out of the way of the rest of the engine. The hose routing that Cusco recommends is WRONG! There is a certain way that I recommend routing your catch can to retain factory parameters while making it actually functional. I also painted it black to retain the "factory" style vs bling bling chrome. Thanks for reading!

01-31-2013, 01:03 AM	#10
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Pure Automotive Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2013 FRS Whiteout Location: Millersville, MD Posts: 2,035 Thanks: 735 Thanked 1,952 Times in 650 Posts Mentioned: 147 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Without lol, the key word in that sentence is "try". Why are you curious?

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Pure Automotive Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2013 FRS Whiteout Location: Millersville, MD Posts: 2,035 Thanks: 735 Thanked 1,952 Times in 650 Posts Mentioned: 147 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yea, the main reason for that is the fact that those 2 mounts are literally the only thing holding the engine in place. The only other stability comes from the trans and it's mounts. I feel like having 2 side mounts would be useful but then getting to the plugs would suck. Once I put in the trans mount upgrades, the engine sway felt worse. I think once everyone sees how little comfort you have to sacrifice, mounts will be very popular.

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