Solid Motor Mounts

gtsr515 · 04-17-2002, 09:13 PM

Fellow 5.0 junkies, I am considering going to a solid engine mount, my motor makes 386 hoofpower at the wheels, I've read that you shouldn't use solid mounts on a stock block after 400 horse because it "rips" the block, what are all your opinions, and just for giggles what was the E.T. of your first ever pass at a drag strip, mine was 16.20, by the end of the day i was at 14.70, water box and street tires don't mix! LOL.

JRowlette · 04-17-2002, 11:31 PM

Can't help you on the motor mount question, but it's quite ironic that my first pass was also a 16.20!! I was a tad retarded and left my windows down, and since I wear contact lenses, they started to come out of my eyes right past the 1/8 mile mark, so I freaked out and hit the brakes. That is the only time I have ever taken the first exit off the track!!
The next pass I made was a 15.1, which was a little bit redeeming. After some practice, I finally got down to 14.4 with some small mods along the way.

USMC302 · 04-18-2002, 12:35 PM

I have the solids and push around 350 maybe, haven't had any real problems yet but am wondering the same thing you are. Anyway first ever.....15.5

sn95gt19 · 04-18-2002, 01:35 PM

i had the solid mounts on my car and i was putting out about 350hp i had the B303 in mine and i hated it the car shook like the motor wanted to jump out, i would go with polyurethane's if you drive it on the street. MY FIRST EVER PASS WAS 14.40

WADS56 · 04-18-2002, 01:43 PM

I run the solids and am over 400hp. It didn't damage my block but it did break the welds on my K-member. I now run a front motorplate with the motormounts and no probs yet.

My first pass was a 12.50

Yan88gt · 04-18-2002, 05:41 PM

If you wan't your car to shake like a lawnmover, go for it. Last monday i have change my moroso solid mount for energy suspension polyurethane motor mount. My car run like if it has rubber mounts with the throttle response of solid mount.

Mustang_289 · 04-18-2002, 05:58 PM

Ditto - energy suspension polyurethane mounts are sweet!

1BAD89 · 04-18-2002, 09:52 PM

I run solid motor mounts on my truck, and I'm pushing around 520hp. I love them. First pass ever n my stang, 15.5.

PKRWUD · 04-19-2002, 08:10 AM

Just do what we always did: bolt a chain to the frame and the drivers side head. Trust me.

Take care,
-Chris

04-17-2002, 09:13 PM	#1
gtsr515 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Sunny, Hot, Sebring, Florida Posts: 725	Solid Motor Mounts Fellow 5.0 junkies, I am considering going to a solid engine mount, my motor makes 386 hoofpower at the wheels, I've read that you shouldn't use solid mounts on a stock block after 400 horse because it "rips" the block, what are all your opinions, and just for giggles what was the E.T. of your first ever pass at a drag strip, mine was 16.20, by the end of the day i was at 14.70, water box and street tires don't mix! LOL. __________________ Remember...2nd place is 1st place for losers!

04-17-2002, 11:31 PM	#2
JRowlette Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 95	Can't help you on the motor mount question, but it's quite ironic that my first pass was also a 16.20!! I was a tad retarded and left my windows down, and since I wear contact lenses, they started to come out of my eyes right past the 1/8 mile mark, so I freaked out and hit the brakes. That is the only time I have ever taken the first exit off the track!! The next pass I made was a 15.1, which was a little bit redeeming. After some practice, I finally got down to 14.4 with some small mods along the way. __________________ '90 Black Notch: TFS TW heads, Stage 1 Cam, Street Intake, FMS 1.6 rockers, Kirban AFPR, 24# injectors, C&L 76mm MAF, 70mm Accufab TB/EGR, Tremec 3550, SPEC Stage 2 & Billet Flywheel, Alum DS, 4.10's w/ 31 Spline Eaton, Full MAC exhaust, etc. 286.7 RWHP @ 5100rpm, 313.7 TQ w/stock MAF, Inj, TB, and no tune Race weight : 3090 # w/ driver New Best - 12.82@107.9 w/1.74 60'

04-18-2002, 12:35 PM	#3
USMC302 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 1,326	I have the solids and push around 350 maybe, haven't had any real problems yet but am wondering the same thing you are. Anyway first ever.....15.5 __________________

04-18-2002, 01:43 PM	#5
WADS56 gear banger Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 1,144	I run the solids and am over 400hp. It didn't damage my block but it did break the welds on my K-member. I now run a front motorplate with the motormounts and no probs yet. My first pass was a 12.50 __________________ 79 Hatch: NA 347, Stage 2 Canfield Heads, Victor JR. Intake, Blueprinted Holley 750 HP, Solid Roller Cam, Shooting for 10's on motor 93 LX: Tremec, dual friction clutch, fms flywheel, Hedman shorties, O/R H-pipe Ricer hater's club member #49

04-18-2002, 05:41 PM	#6
Yan88gt Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Quebec canada Posts: 92	If you wan't your car to shake like a lawnmover, go for it. Last monday i have change my moroso solid mount for energy suspension polyurethane motor mount. My car run like if it has rubber mounts with the throttle response of solid mount. __________________ Ported stock heads and intake, 65mm throttle body, 1.7 roller rockers, pulley, superchip,afpr, electric fan, motorsport headers, magnaflow cat-back, hurst shifter, 3.55 gear, speed density computer 12.81@ 104.7 on E.T street (1.77)

04-18-2002, 01:35 PM	#4
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	i had the solid mounts on my car and i was putting out about 350hp i had the B303 in mine and i hated it the car shook like the motor wanted to jump out, i would go with polyurethane's if you drive it on the street. MY FIRST EVER PASS WAS 14.40

04-18-2002, 05:58 PM	#7
Mustang_289 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 512	Ditto - energy suspension polyurethane mounts are sweet!

04-18-2002, 09:52 PM	#8
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	I run solid motor mounts on my truck, and I'm pushing around 520hp. I love them. First pass ever n my stang, 15.5.

04-19-2002, 08:10 AM	#9
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Just do what we always did: bolt a chain to the frame and the drivers side head. Trust me. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Should you run a solid lift cam with stock bottom	ciara	Windsor Power	1	10-23-2003 11:12 AM
Solid Roller ?	STROKER BILLY	Windsor Power	5	11-19-2002 12:04 AM
How to change from a roller to solid??	Smokedawg	Windsor Power	3	10-04-2001 11:03 AM
FRPP wires solid or spiral core???	TEXSN95	Windsor Power	1	04-23-2001 10:23 AM
Solid Lifter Cam?	clearwaterms	Windsor Power	1	01-08-2001 02:53 PM