Hey guys, I ended up pulling my engine before I install my kit to replace some things and noticed one of my motor mounts was cracked. will it be ok to use solid mounts with a turbo setup?? Or should I just get some new OEM mounts to replace the old ones?

 

Solids may be too much. I use 2 new oem sides and 2 red poly bottoms,and an engine dampner.

 

Try filled mounts, you might find you don't mind the increased NVH. Solid may, as said, be too much. If you don't mind a bit of mushiness and you have clearance when the engine rocks, feel free to use OEM replacements.

 

lol rearview mirror

 

"lol rearview mirror"...solid mounts!?

 

I have solid mounts for 3 of 4, the pulley side of the engine is still OEM...too much for a DD vehicle, there are times when I don't even really enjoy being in my own car.

 

I made solid stainless steel inserts for my front and rear engine mounts. I had to re-inforce the front subframe with 1/4" angle iron as it was cracking due to the excessive stress from the engine output and solid mounts.



Wheel hop is a thing of the past however...



Go solid IMO.

 

I think it's a must do to the car as soon as you get it. The stock motormounts are designed for the nonturbo versions of our cars and ther cant handle the power/torque from the turbo. For the MS3 it's the very first thing that people tell you to upgrade before you do ANYTHING else to your car. Right meow I have a 88a RMM and it makes a HUGE difference.