Solid Metal Motor mounts Options

[Davesceli]

I was changing out my front and rear motor mounts today and while i was looking at the old mounts i started thinking about making a solid metal mount to go where the rubber insert is. I was thinking to find a solid piece of metal cylinder and cutting it to fit inside and welding that in. Then drilling out the center to weld the inner part. Im thinking this should help alot with shifting and throttle response.

I've seen my buddies do it on their civics with no problems so it should work for ours. BTW im only planning on doin the rear mount, maybe the front too depending on the amount of work it takes.

[coldbluesteel]

Doesn't sound like a great idea... using metal on metal with heat and vibration along with moisture= very bad!
It will either crack or get totally corroded, but really probably both. If you didn't need to have some give, engines would just be hard bolted to the frames, or unibodies in our case. Do the polyurethane, you get enough rigidity as well as enough flex, without sacrificing longevity of your mounts. Plus you won't spend time trying to machine metal mounts. So please do not try this. I don't want to be the one driving behind you when your engine breaks loose.

Don't get me wrong new ideas are great, but not always practical. I imagine that you know that already, and you were looking for some input on your idea.... and I gave you an honest, knowledgeable answer.

This post has been edited by coldbluesteel: Oct 15, 2006 - 4:38 AM