urethane engine mounts

[monda2]

Hi All

I have had a search and not found exactly what Iam after, I want urethane engine mounts for my B16a2, hasport obviously have them but they are quite expensive, was hoping someone would know a company, melbourne based if possible who can cast/supply any shape for any use out of urethane? I have heard they exist but cant find any.

Unless there is another company that produces urethane engine mounts?

Any help appreciated
Cheers

[OMG.JAI xD]

Fill the gaps of the engine mount with heavy duty sikaflex. Or liquid steel.

It will give you the effect of a solid mount. Though not as solid.

[boy180]

why not try innovative mounts?

[Nepolian]

You thinking of inserts? JDMyard might have them, otherwise EBAY is your friend!

[SiReal]

i have energy racing suspension inserts for B series. they minimise wheel hop (if any now), and u get nice vibrations throughout the cabin. the inserts only fill in the three lower torque mounts , not the two you can see from the top of the engine bay.

find them on ebay.

[HKS200]

What are you purposes for using solid mounts? if you want to minimise the motor rotating or moving under power then an engine damper will do just as much

[beeza]

There's a fine line between 'nice vibrations' and too much.The consistency/grade of the urethane is the tricky part.There are numerous threads on d-series.org about the mixing of materials,how much to mix to get the best grade of urethane,not easy.

I would use energy suspension inserts on say 2 mounts,then see how it is,maybe add a torque damper,and if still not enough for ya,add the inserts to the other mounts.

The rear mount is sensitive.Many have put in an insert and taken it out again because of too much vibration.

[Chr1s]

How handy are you with your hands?

If you are, find the local supplier of devcon products, buy the two part urethane kit in 80A hardness, remove your engine mounts, clean the crap out of them, mask up one side extremely well so nothing can leak out, follow the instructions for the urethane and pour it in, allow it to set for a few days and you have your own "solid" engine mounts. I did this in my first car and it works amazing. Cost me $80 or so.

[Limbo]

i have energy racing suspension inserts for B series. they minimise wheel hop (if any now), and u get nice vibrations throughout the cabin. the inserts only fill in the three lower torque mounts , not the two you can see from the top of the engine bay.

find them on ebay.

You can get those 2 i got them also

[beeza]

^^ Me too + engine torque damper and it's perfect for me.So the top 2 are stock.

The trick with doing ya own is the hardness,what is good for one isn't for another.

Read the old threads on d-series.org and the likes and try to get a feel for what U want first.

[SiReal]

I got mine done because the rear mount bush was broken clean and i was putting new ones in - wanted to decrease the rate of wear and tear of the new ones.

[lsvtec]

when i bought my half cut from jap it came with some crazy solid engine mounts, i put them into my eg and i get alot of vibration, its quite annoying.

but also feels like a track car LOL i dont know if thats good or bad

[Limbo]

I got mine done because the rear mount bush was broken clean and i was putting new ones in - wanted to decrease the rate of wear and tear of the new ones.

same, that was the main reason i did all mine.

[monda2]

Thanks guys

My car is pretty much a trackcar but is also driven on the road, i dont mind a few vibrations

I do have too much wheel hop, would like to get rid of most of it at least

I havent heard of these energy racing engine mounts, will have a look.

I have tried sikaflex, didnt work that well, didnt stick to the original rubber, iam afer the gearbox side and cam side engine mounts

[VTECnique]

im getting some energy motor mount inserts, because im also getting a reco'd gearbox fitted. One of my lower torque mounts is a little buggered so i just opted for inserts to help aide for the buggered mount. these inserts also help with smoother gear changes, great for me to get as much life out of this new box.

As some have mentioned, ive only ordered the inserts for the lower 2 torque mounts & rear engine mount. That should give plenty of support for the motor, & if i find i need more ill just get the inserts for the top 2 mounts. & vibrations dont bother me as much....

[SiReal]

looks nice and they feel great as well

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x229/JeffSiReal/DC2R/mini-IMG_3239.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x229/JeffSiReal/DC2R/mini-IMG_3241.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x229/JeffSiReal/DC2R/mini-IMG_4190.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x229/JeffSiReal/DC2R/mini-IMG_4192.jpg

The old mount was broken clean. I was driving like this for the past two things thinking it was the clutch being sensitive (clunking). lol.. but it was the mount...

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x229/JeffSiReal/DC2R/mini-IMG_4195.jpg

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x229/JeffSiReal/DC2R/mini-IMG_4198.jpg

[lsvtec]

its funny how u guys says vibrations dont really bother u! but in my car the vibrations are kinda over board with my mounts, my windows shake like crazy when i slow down

[SiReal]

yeah, it doesnt matter . if it did matter, then we wouldn't be driving high performance hondas :p, i'd drive a corolla or camry hey hehe

its all part of the experience.

[lsvtec]

yeah true

[beeza]

Great pics Jeff!!