What engine mounts are you guys using? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

henry3rd · 02-03-2012, 12:51 PM

Got my adapters plates.I am gonna buy some new
engine mounts to.Are you guys using solid,rubber,or
polyurethane?Is the polyurethane worth the extra
money?Im gonna reuse my stock engine stands if that
makes a difference.
Thanks!
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68GMCCustom · 02-03-2012, 05:33 PM

I wouldn't go solid (hardest) unless your OK with "feeling your motor pulses thru the frame". Solid is for serious high performance...like for track duty.

Poly (firmer the rubber) is for street performance and light track duty.

I went with rubber (softest) but may need an upgrade.

BR3W CITY · 02-03-2012, 10:27 PM

If you need to get solid motor mounts, don't. Just build an engine plate.

Rubber mounts are fine most of the time, and you can always go oldschool with torque straps if it really tweaks.

Poly mounts are a nice compromise and offer longevity.

I've "filled" mounts before as well; mostly dog-bone style but may work for others. You can but a 3m compound and shoot it into the mounts. It hardens into a urethane type form. Works well for about $30.

02-03-2012, 12:51 PM	#1
henry3rd Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: East TN Posts: 42	What engine mounts are you guys using? Got my adapters plates.I am gonna buy some new engine mounts to.Are you guys using solid,rubber,or polyurethane?Is the polyurethane worth the extra money?Im gonna reuse my stock engine stands if that makes a difference. Thanks! Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

02-03-2012, 05:33 PM	#2
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: What engine mounts are you guys using? I wouldn't go solid (hardest) unless your OK with "feeling your motor pulses thru the frame". Solid is for serious high performance...like for track duty. Poly (firmer the rubber) is for street performance and light track duty. I went with rubber (softest) but may need an upgrade. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

02-03-2012, 10:27 PM	#3
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: What engine mounts are you guys using? If you need to get solid motor mounts, don't. Just build an engine plate. Rubber mounts are fine most of the time, and you can always go oldschool with torque straps if it really tweaks. Poly mounts are a nice compromise and offer longevity. I've "filled" mounts before as well; mostly dog-bone style but may work for others. You can but a 3m compound and shoot it into the mounts. It hardens into a urethane type form. Works well for about $30. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

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