Engine Mount Alternatives

I need some Engine mounts but dont want to pay LOTS of money. I almost bought some of the Noltec Mounts but common sense got the better of me.

After searching the forum for alternatives I saw that Tektrader was doing something with Jag mounts and someone else mentioned VL Commodore Mounts with a spacer.

Considering the VL mounts are $45 for a pair I took a hunch and bought some. Has anyone else had any experience with alternate engine mounts ?

 

Karl has VL Commodore mounts, I can't remember what he did. Might have just spaced them up a bit.

 

Also looking through the Mackay Industries catalog the Pathfinder mount looks very similar to Z32 oem

http://mackayrubber.com.au/pdf/enginemount_web.pdf

 

Yep, shoot Karl a PM. He made them out of VL mounts with some minor mods.
Very strong mounts too.
They're actually in my Zed now.

 

any idea what punishment VL commodore mounts can take? Do the high powered boosted VLT's still use stock mounts?

 

Another alternative

Ford F150 mounts. do a thread search there was a post a while back about it and he used f150 mounts and only had to drill the holes out to half inch. were only about $30 each or something from memory.
Hope this helps, Andy

 

Not quite as cheap as VL mounts but cheaper than Z32 mounts online price here.

 

looks like i didnt go far enough back in history.

http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=254069

Karls post doesnt make things very promising for my VL mounts cos I cant weld :bash:

 

Just get Tekky to do it for you

 

Neither can I now, that's why I had to get new OEM when Benny confiscated mine otherwise I would have made two new sets, one for you

For the record, minivan has a set of my modded VL mounts too.

 

He cant weld either :rofl:

 

so whats the deal with the spacer ? does it need to be 16mm or can it be smaller ? I dont fancy putting a new stud in there

 

:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

 

here's a tip

bite down hard and get stock mounts hyper, they lasted 16 years on my car.

 

You could see if your local auto accessories can get Boonma engine mounts, they used to list 300ZX engine mounts for $100.

 

I am gonna slap you so hard next time I see you

and you too CHAD [TIS]

 

good call. They do have engine as well as Tranny mounts, UAS buy em

Contact Information CompanyBoonma Pty Ltd AddressUnit 13/62 Hume Highway Lansvale N.S.W. 2166 Australia Phone61 - 2 - 97237272 Fax61 - 2 - 97236262 Homepage ContactVanh Vongxayasy / Sales Manager

 

This is good info to know guys. I don't think many people are aware of this.

Thanks IB & Tekky.

 

I purchased a set of engine mounts from UAS, they are similar to a shackle bush arrangement, with blue coloured bushing material.
I was a little concerned about engine noise & vibration, however didn't notice a great deal of difference.
An advantage with installing these mounts is the engine remains rigid, therefore you won't require one of those hydraulic cylinders that they mount from the engine to the suspension tower to minimise the torque twist, if that were a concern.

 

Are these the ones you are using Graham?



I've just bought a set the day I was at your place and it's good to hear some more feedback

Ben