So I emailed KSpec just now (and they got back to me in under 2 minutes!!). They have an Engine Mount Set for Verna 00-06 http://www.kspec.com/list.php?ac_id=69&ai_id=1599 , so I figured it'd be worth asking.

I asked:


They replied:


So does that mean that we very possibly could have someone that will make us Poly Engine Mounts??? If so, this could be awesome. For twice the price of the engine damper, we could have more rock-solid performance. And I suppose if you added the damper in addition to engine mounts, you'd see even more results.

This could be epic.

But what do they mean "if you tell us your engine type"?
Does that mean they'll custom make ones for me or what?

This post has been edited by bloodninja: Oct 4 2009, 09:19 PM

I am assuming you tell them we have an Alpha II G4ED.

email reply sent stating: My engine type is 1.6L G4ED Alpha II.

I await their response (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Can't wait. Is it going to be hard to install that?

i dont think it'll be that hard to install, but im not sure if that will be a good mod, since the eng will rattle a little more than usual. since polyurethane its harder than the ruber.

Ya think so?

its a fact.

I did the Urethane mod to the front and rear mounts and you can really feel the difference. Having a nice easy to swap kit available is a good thing, and will probably be more reliable in the long run.

why buy new mounts when you can just fill the ones you have? i just did the front mount yesterday. it feels a little better i imagine once the rear is done it will be more significant. $10 as opposed to $200 it might be worth a shot, eh?

http://importnut.net/motormount.htm

http://www.raktron.com/misc/mt.htm

cheers!

94 shore A filled engine mounts work, but are not as reliable as polyurethane. I used Mcmaster Carr in the past. They will fatigue, crack, and eventually fall apart, just like a stock rubber mount over time. I have never personally seen a poly mount fail. I have seen the metal portion of an engine mount split into 2 pieces from a poly mount. That was due to a botched install though.

Also all of the above will transfer more engine vibrations to the cabin. How much, depends on the car. I have yet to be in a car where the added vibration bothered me to a point where I would remove them. It will cause problems hearing the radio at highway speed though.

Engine mounts are a good mod, dont need high HP to feel the benefit, better shifts, reduced wheel hop, reduced wear on the transmission. etc.

i wish i knew what you guys are talking about....this is beyond me :/

The engine mounts make your engine stiff under increased load. And blah blah blah. Sorry, I am on iPod. Don't feel like typing. Google it. Lol

Damper is pretty sufficient in my opinon... Idk, well have to see.

I basically want to figure out if any of these things are even remotely worth it for an automatic transmission.

please let us know how it goes from kSpec. I would like to have the polyurethane for my 5speed SE.

This post has been edited by twpracing: Oct 6 2009, 07:02 AM

im pretty sure you will feel the difference but not as much as MT.

It is a good mod for any transmission, if not for performance, then for longevity. It will reduce the wear and tear on your drive train by reducing the slop on your engine.
In my very first car, I installed engine mounts to stop breaking axles.

How about the damper? Similar situation? Worth it?

compare to what? the engine mounts? if so then the polyurethane will do a better job than the engine damper.

Im wonder if we can get enough people for a group buy? I'm sure this is a mod that most of us would like to do. We have some serious people here that we can count in if they have their word for buying it, what do you guys think? a group buy for this thing? I'll be down for it. hopefully everything would like the idea and if so i hope they gave us a real number for such car...meaning accent and rio, economy car...i can easily see 10 from here.

Well, I'm rarely serious, but you still can count me in if a group buy manifests. I've wanted stiffer mounts ever since I first saw that damper thingy.