motor mounts?

[jayfotos]

Did a search and came up short.

When I was at the track last week and talking to all the tuner guys, most if not all replaced their motor mounts with stiffer polyurathane ones. From what I understand, it keeps the engine from "moving", adds HP and quicker responses.

Do we have that option for our VX? where can I get a set?

Thanks- Jay

[SGT.BATGUANO]

I don't know if poly mounts are available, but you could have a machine shop set you up with solid mounts. An alternative would be to install an engine torque strap or chain on the side of the engine that lifts under load.

[jayfotos]

Is having solid metal mounts good? I would think there should be some "play" rather than metal to metal.

[SGT.BATGUANO]

You just feel more vibration through the frame and may also experience some frame torque, but not likely with our power and weight. Rubber mounts are purely a compromise by the mfrs. to decrease felt vibration and torque. Solid mounts actually increase power transfer and if you go this route, you should do a solid trans mount as well, possibly a reinforcing solid trans mount to account for the mounting on aluminum case.

Now that you have me set up to open mouth; insert foot, perhaps another member with experience could chime in regarding solid mounts on an aluminum block and trans case and if the tapped hole should be enlarged/ helicoiled. or threadlocked or if the assemblies should be additionally strapped.