Battery / motor mounts

sparks · #1 (**permalink**) 02-10-2009, 04:42 PM

Just picked up new(used spf)Wheres the best place to get new battery and also some poly motor mounts ? Engine needs some adjusting so pipes dont hit body, and battery is a 4 years old......THANKS

Got the Bug · #2 (**permalink**) 02-10-2009, 04:47 PM

You can buy new Poly motor mounts from Olthoff Racing.

http://www.olthoff-racing.com/goodies.php?start=28

Here's the version for big blocks:

http://www.olthoff-racing.com/goodies.php?start=32

sparks · #3 (**permalink**) 02-10-2009, 04:48 PM

Talked to him today and he doesnt do the FE mounts.. Motor City Customs has some for about $370.....Are some better than others????

sparks · #4 (**permalink**) 02-10-2009, 06:50 PM

OK, dont everyone chime in at once.....

sparks · #5 (**permalink**) 02-11-2009, 05:14 AM

Up to the top.

Got the Bug · #6 (**permalink**) 02-11-2009, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by sparks

Up to the top.

There are several positive comments on SCOF about Craig's poly motor mounts. I didn't see any posts regarding alternatives.

TerrysSPF · #7 (**permalink**) 02-11-2009, 08:19 AM

I thought Olthoff's had them for 200.00 bucks. Didn't know they didn't carry mounts for an FE. -Kind of strange if you ask me.

I've heard good things about Craig's mounts, but I thought they were a little pricey (but who am I to say.....I don't make them):
http://craigayl.home.comcast.net/mc/parts/mount.htm

The Performance Unlimited web site says they will have motor mounts "available soon", but I don't know what "soon" means. You could probably call them and find out: 262-673-4077.
I've heard good things about their poly trans. mount though:
http://performanceunlimited.com/cobr...ransmount.html

As far as batteries are concerned, you can pick up a good one just about anywhere. A lot of guys seem to like the Optima batteries. I never put one in the Cobra, but I have one in the wife's Bimmer and have never had a problem.
http://bigtimebattery.com/store/optima_batteries.html

-Have fun!

sparks · #8 (**permalink**) 02-11-2009, 08:54 AM

Terry, I will prob order craigs, car is sitting in nice heated showroom w/ 2 resto mod vetts(62&67). When I get all parts I will start workin' on it. I think motor needs some adjusting.I plan on callin ya later....THANK Craig.......WAFFLE HOUSE!!!!!
Does anyone know which size battery to get? I dont have the car here w/ me now so I cannot measure the outside measuremants.....It is going in a spf...

sparks · #9 (**permalink**) 02-11-2009, 05:41 PM

one more shot........

Got the Bug · #10 (**permalink**) 02-11-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sparks

one more shot........

Are you a member of SCOF? You might want to post there. If those guys can't offer any other options, then Craig's mounts are the way to go.

sparks · #11 (**permalink**) 02-11-2009, 06:45 PM

just signed up today, if I remember correct it takes a few days.....thanks

sparks · #12 (**permalink**) 02-12-2009, 06:54 AM

Any SPF owners on SCOF who can get the battery # or code ? Looks like a smaller battery. I would do it myself but car isnt here w/me now. Trying to get all thiungs I need so when I go to car in a couple of weeks I will be prepaired....Thanks

Got the Bug · #13 (**permalink**) 02-12-2009, 10:27 AM

Hey Sparks,

I just took a look and my SPF has an Optima SC34U battery.

The actual model number is 34/78 (first on listed on this link).
http://www.1st-optima-batteries.com/#redspecs

sparks · #14 (**permalink**) 02-12-2009, 12:09 PM

Doug,the battery that is my car now has the posts w/ the + towards the front of car. The 34/78 has the + at rear.....Will the cables reach both ways ? Thanks Craig

Got the Bug · #15 (**permalink**) 02-12-2009, 12:50 PM

Sparks,

My + terminal is also towards the front of the car, but the battery is rotated to accommodate the + terminal. The label on the battery is oriented to the outside of the car.