Engine mounts with less movement?

greg schroeder · #1 (**permalink**) 12-19-2006, 09:57 AM

I have polyurithane mounts on my small block. They move too much and the side pipe will touch the fiberglass were the bend comes out the side on hard acceleration. The mounts look to be this type sold on summitracing.com.

Does anyone have these? I found them in a search in relation to this thread.

Do these fit the superformance? In relation to this thread.

craigayl · #2 (**permalink**) 12-19-2006, 01:56 PM

Greg

I have Superformance poly mounts for FE's or 460/514 http://craigayl.home.comcast.net/mc/parts/mount.htm

But not for the Windsors You can get those form Olthoff Racing.
http://www.olthoff-racing.com/

Craig

greg schroeder · #3 (**permalink**) 12-23-2006, 01:33 PM

edit for review

ERA649 · #4 (**permalink**) 12-23-2006, 06:18 PM

put a 1/4 " spacer under the right side mount and the problem is solved

Jim Vander Wal · #5 (**permalink**) 12-23-2006, 10:39 PM

Greg,

I have the Olthoff mounts. These work well and there's no problems with the pipes hitting the body.

Jim 1855

greg schroeder · #6 (**permalink**) 12-24-2006, 09:45 AM

I sent an image of my type of mounts to the Olthoffs. I'm waiting their review to see if their mount has less movement. I'll probably just buy a set from them when they reply, but I don't know what their unit looks like.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ERA649

put a 1/4 " spacer under the right side mount and the problem is solved

I lifted the right side with about 3/16 spacer set on top of the car frame to align the side pipe in center of hole in body. I also recently made a set of these, one for each side of the polyurethane. It stops the movement by about half under hard acceleration. The passenger side which pushes the pipe downward is fine.

The right driver side lifts pretty hard to completely smash the polyurethane.

Rodney · #7 (**permalink**) 01-09-2007, 10:14 PM

Hi Greg

I manufacture the SWI custom engine mounts for the small block SPF cars. The polyurethane SWI engine mount will elimate "ALL" unwanted engine movement "without" transmitting harsh vibrations to the cockpit.

Please feel free to contact me and I will send you a set for your inspection and installation.

Thanks
Rod

rodscobra@shaw.ca

Rodney · #8 (**permalink**) 01-09-2007, 10:34 PM

Please look in my gallery for photos of the SWI custom engine mounts.

Thanks again

Rod

greg schroeder · #9 (**permalink**) 01-11-2007, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodney

Please look in my gallery for photos of the SWI custom engine mounts.

Thanks again

Rod

Hi Rodney,

Please call me 480-661-0111.

I have questions about the engine mounts.

Thanks,
Greg

Got the Bug · #10 (**permalink**) 02-02-2007, 06:42 PM

Do the Olthoff urethane engine mounts make a noticeable difference? I'm going with a Windsor motor and I'm wondering if it's worth buying the engine mounts for a new install. Besides the cost, is there any downside?

Thanks,

Doug

craigayl · #11 (**permalink**) 02-02-2007, 06:59 PM

Doug

I have installed the urithane mounts in many Superformance cars, as well as my own. In my opinion, they are a must

. Less engine roll helps prevent wheel hop
. Less engine roll helps safe guard pipes from hitting the body
. Because of their construction the poly mounts can not seperate.
. The poly will not settle like rubber.

The mount itself is an Energy Suspension part. What Olthoff offers is and adaptation for your Windsor engine in a SPF. Well worth the money IMO

Craig

greg schroeder · #12 (**permalink**) 02-03-2007, 12:30 PM

Here are my old mounts that let the pipes move enough to hit the body. I guess it depends how much power the car has before you look for something with less movement.

greg schroeder · #13 (**permalink**) 02-03-2007, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Got the Bug

Do the Olthoff urethane engine mounts make a noticeable difference? I'm going with a Windsor motor and I'm wondering if it's worth buying the engine mounts for a new install. Besides the cost, is there any downside?

Thanks,

Doug

I'd like to see a picture of the Olthoff Windsor mount. If you find out what they look like let us know.

Got the Bug · #14 (**permalink**) 02-02-2007, 07:18 PM

Thanks Greg! I'll give Olthoff a call on Monday.

STCinc · #15 (**permalink**) 05-11-2007, 08:07 PM

I've got the mounts from Rodney in my SPF.. I love em'

Feel free to contact me and I'll tell ya more about them! You will not be disappointed!!

Sean

zachman · #16 (**permalink**) 05-12-2007, 03:32 PM

Sean, i just ordered a set of mounts from Rodney. Any advice or problems with install. Dave SPF 2004 Roush 427R

STCinc · #17 (**permalink**) 05-12-2007, 03:50 PM

Dave,
I installed my mounts from new and had no issues, I've got over 4k miles on them so far and very happy ..... Be sure to follow Rod's instructions and I'm sure you will also be pleased with them.

Sean

Got the Bug · #18 (**permalink**) 05-13-2007, 09:43 PM

I took a couple of pictures of the Olthoff engine mounts for the 351.

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/s...0&ppuser=26014

Planning on dropping them off at RED in Reno next week...Steven is going to start the install soon

.

SPF1061 · #19 (**permalink**) 05-13-2007, 10:11 PM

I have used both of these mounts in my Superformance. Either of them will solve your problem and limit engine twisting. I drive my car a lot (working on 43,000 miles). I found Rodney's, though strictly speaking not "solid" mounts, transfered a noticable amount of engine vibration through the steering column/wheel and added fatigue in a short period of time. The Olthoff mounts offer the same, or nearly the same benefits, but with very little increase in vibration over the stock mounts. Rodney's mounts are beautifully crafted and look great. If I were going to just show and or drag race my car, I would choose his mounts. For driving (street, road and drag racing) I personally prefer the Olthoff mounts. Your mileage may vary.

JCoop · #20 (**permalink**) 05-14-2007, 07:58 AM

I just installed the Olthoff mounts after my sidepipe bracket on the passenger side kept breaking. In addition to stopping the breakage, it has made a tremendous improvement in that the car feels more solid, more responsive, and it doesn't shake at idle like it used to.

I thought it was the BB torque that did this in the SPFs but obviously not...
Highly recommended.