Re: Torque strap or solid motor mount?
[Re: DaveRS23]
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03/19/15 02:35 AM
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StealthWedge67
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Just my opinion, but personally, I think turnbuckles and chains bolted to an engine makes the engine bay look junky. Admittedly, I'm a fan of a clean look, but those things scream "band-aid" to me. I run a Moroso solid on the driver side and a stock rubber mount on the passenger. Been that way for 5 years, never had an issue. It vibrates a LITTLE more than stock mounts, but not bad, barely noticable. To be honest, I've come to think its a good thing because I can really feel the motor and feel like I'm better in tune with it.
LemonWedge - Street heavy / Strip ready - 11.07 @ 120
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Re: Torque strap or solid motor mount?
[Re: StealthWedge67]
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03/19/15 11:26 AM
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DaveRS23
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As you can see from the pic, with power steering the turn buckle is hard to see on the Cuda. If you weren't looking for it, you probably wouldn't notice it. For a little more stealth, it could be painted black. The advantages of the turn buckles are that they are cheap (under $10), take only minutes to install, are easily adjustable, and are virtually bullet-proof. And for those that prefer more vibration, just don't balance your tires.
Master, again and still
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Re: Torque strap or solid motor mount?
[Re: DaveRS23]
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03/19/15 02:06 PM
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'64 Polara 383 4spd. 2nd owner and its a totally original car. Runs but hasn't been on the road for almost 15 years. This turnbuckle was installed in the mid-late '60s and is a perfect example of how it was done back in the day. Not pretty but it works. Car will be undergoing a complete rotisserie resto starting early this summer.
Centerline 64 Dodge Polara 426 Street Wedge - For when I want to go fast 99 Corvette Z-06 - For when I want to turn corners
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Re: Torque strap or solid motor mount?
[Re: StealthWedge67]
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03/19/15 10:47 PM
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Just my opinion, but personally, I think turnbuckles and chains bolted to an engine makes the engine bay look junky. Admittedly, I'm a fan of a clean look, but those things scream "band-aid" to me. I run a Moroso solid on the driver side and a stock rubber mount on the passenger. Been that way for 5 years, never had an issue. It vibrates a LITTLE more than stock mounts, but not bad, barely noticable. To be honest, I've come to think its a good thing because I can really feel the motor and feel like I'm better in tune with it.
That is why mine is home made, all steel, and painted. Location matters too.
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Re: Torque strap or solid motor mount?
[Re: BSB67]
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03/19/15 11:36 PM
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Just my opinion, but personally, I think turnbuckles and chains bolted to an engine makes the engine bay look junky. Admittedly, I'm a fan of a clean look, but those things scream "band-aid" to me. I run a Moroso solid on the driver side and a stock rubber mount on the passenger. Been that way for 5 years, never had an issue. It vibrates a LITTLE more than stock mounts, but not bad, barely noticable. To be honest, I've come to think its a good thing because I can really feel the motor and feel like I'm better in tune with it.
That is why mine is home made, all steel, and painted. Location matters too.
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Re: Torque strap or solid motor mount?
[Re: fjr340gts]
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03/21/15 12:16 AM
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I have a solid driver side mount and a stock passenger mount on my mild 360 (300ish hp). No problems at all on street and occasional 1/4 mile runs. No bad vibration with my 268/285 cam. I have read (probably on here) that in high horsepower engines and/or cars that hook really well, it is possible to crack the mount ears off the block with a solid drivers mount. So if you're in that camp, maybe the engine plate is the way to go. My hp is too low and the car doesn't hook enough on Radial T/A's for this to be a concern to me.
Scott B.
"I'm a self-made man... I started with nothing, and I still have most of it!"
68 360 rusty B'cuda 'vert (GO Fish)13.59@ 98.72 mph
69 340 GTS stock 14.18@ 95.60 mph
01 5.9L Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4x4
01 3.5L 300M 16.23@ 86.97 mph
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Re: Torque strap or solid motor mount?
[Re: roe]
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03/26/15 08:34 AM
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here's a better shot of the mounting at the Kframe.
Did you make that bracket on the k frame?
Yes just apiece of 2x2 angle iron, drill a couple holes and a piece of rubber btw the angle and the trnbuckle.
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Re: Torque strap or solid motor mount?
[Re: Mr340]
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04/04/15 03:29 PM
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I always appreciate when there's an update, so here's mine. Installed the Schumacher strap, it's a nice well designed piece. It's almost impossible to notice, powder coated black. If the heim joint and nuts where black it would be invisible. No vibration when driving, there are 2 thick rubber bushings at bottom mount, so there is some room to give/move. My hood is still off from the transmission install, and I can definitely tell the air cleaner doesn't move when I get on it now.
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