Solid Motor Mounts

[scottj]

Originally Posted by FWB

it looks like your trusting that one grade 5 bolt to handle all the motors torque.

You quoted Vector, but I'm assuming you're referring to my one grade 5 bolt. Grade 5 was for mock up, which is when the pics were taken. Final assembly used Grade 8, but yes, I trust it.

[Rwillia4]

I would expect that you get some flexing in those plates under torque. But it is a nice clean setup.

I like those headers.

[scottj]

With regard to engine torque; the loads on the bolts and frame mounts are in the direction compression and tension, so no problem there. There is a bending moment on the engine mounts, but not of sufficient force to cause a problem.

The real loads, I suspect, come from chassis twist on the track. I've experienced enough chassis flex to pinch a door in the opening and crack the door. I've never had a problem with motor mounts though.