Guru help needed.....(sub-frames?)

Big Bopper · 08-13-2001, 07:36 PM

I'm changing the sub-frame I guess you could call it..., on my (89')Conv.GT. I'm using a sub-frame out of a (88') 5.0 LX I went to the parts store to order new motor mounts and the conv. ones are specific to the conv. I was told that the sub-frames might be different does anybody know about this change? Am I going to run into problems?

joe4speed · 08-14-2001, 01:47 AM

If you are talking about motor mounts, they are the same!

Good luck!

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Big Bopper · 08-14-2001, 02:03 AM

Hey Joe, if they are the same how come they say the right side is diff.? Yes I'm talking about motor mounts,.. but also about the sub-frame is that diff. as well or the same??? I was wondering if the convt. has more cats than the hard top? thanks eh!

WADS56 · 08-14-2001, 02:13 AM

There is a right side and left side for the motormounts. On my ASP solids you could tell by looking at them that they were different.

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Big Bopper · 08-14-2001, 02:32 AM

ASP solids? Where do I get 'em and how much$$ and what are they compared to the stock? Thanks Eh!

2FastLX · 08-14-2001, 03:29 AM

What are you talking about - sub frames? Are you talking about sub frame connectors? Or are you talking about the actual frame of the car? Please clarify. Take pics if you have to!

As for the motor mounts (it's really an engine, not a motor

), go with Energy Suspensions poly mounts for the engine and tranny. I bought the convert mounts and really wish I had gone with Energy Suspension stuff, although the convert mounts are fine. I'm not sure if the convert mounts sit the engine higher or not, they did raise mine a little (90LX 5.0), but my mounts were shot so the engine was probably sagging to begin with.

Email me when you reply to this Big Bopper so I can see what you are talking about in regards to the subframes

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joe4speed · 08-14-2001, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Big Bopper:
Hey Joe, if they are the same how come they say the right side is diff.? Yes I'm talking about motor mounts,.. but also about the sub-frame is that diff. as well or the same??? I was wondering if the convt. has more cats than the hard top? thanks eh!

I mean '88 and '89 mounts are the same whether they're convertible or not. The convertable mounts are a little stiffer than the regular mounts, that's why you hear about replacing worn originals with convertible mounts!

08-13-2001, 07:36 PM	#1
Big Bopper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sechelt, B.C., Canada Posts: 200	Guru help needed.....(sub-frames?) I'm changing the sub-frame I guess you could call it..., on my (89')Conv.GT. I'm using a sub-frame out of a (88') 5.0 LX I went to the parts store to order new motor mounts and the conv. ones are specific to the conv. I was told that the sub-frames might be different does anybody know about this change? Am I going to run into problems?

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08-14-2001, 01:47 AM	#2
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	If you are talking about motor mounts, they are the same! Good luck! ------------------ Joe! 1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.58@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com 99 Ninja ZX-6R:10.32@135mph! 1993 Olds Eighty Eight LSS 16.40@88.8mph

08-14-2001, 02:03 AM	#3
Big Bopper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sechelt, B.C., Canada Posts: 200	Hey Joe, if they are the same how come they say the right side is diff.? Yes I'm talking about motor mounts,.. but also about the sub-frame is that diff. as well or the same??? I was wondering if the convt. has more cats than the hard top? thanks eh!

08-14-2001, 02:13 AM	#4
WADS56 gear banger Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 1,144	There is a right side and left side for the motormounts. On my ASP solids you could tell by looking at them that they were different. ------------------ NA 347 W/ stage 2 Canfield heads, out of the box Victor 5.0 intake, solid roller cam, Aeromotive fuel system. MY CAR http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?1288

08-14-2001, 02:32 AM	#5
Big Bopper Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Sechelt, B.C., Canada Posts: 200	ASP solids? Where do I get 'em and how much$$ and what are they compared to the stock? Thanks Eh!

08-14-2001, 03:29 AM	#6
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	What are you talking about - sub frames? Are you talking about sub frame connectors? Or are you talking about the actual frame of the car? Please clarify. Take pics if you have to! As for the motor mounts (it's really an engine, not a motor ), go with Energy Suspensions poly mounts for the engine and tranny. I bought the convert mounts and really wish I had gone with Energy Suspension stuff, although the convert mounts are fine. I'm not sure if the convert mounts sit the engine higher or not, they did raise mine a little (90LX 5.0), but my mounts were shot so the engine was probably sagging to begin with. Email me when you reply to this Big Bopper so I can see what you are talking about in regards to the subframes ------------------ Gunning for 12's! Buy your parts here ICQ# 42269241