Motor mount dilemma - Focaljet

**Corey00focus** · 07-15-2008, 03:49 PM

I've got u busted motor mount on my ZX3. Should i hit up the orig.'s or go aftermarket. Price and performance both in consideration equally. Any suggestions appreciated. (shouldt i replace the whole set even if i decide to go with stock mounts?)

**Omega Anomaly** · 07-15-2008, 06:01 PM

Yes, you should replace all, just to save any hassels. Going aftermarket or OEM is really up to you. Ask Steve (FORDSVTPARTS) for a quote on some OEMS. A lot of people only use the aftermarket lower engine to impove shifter feel . The other two aftermarket mounts will keep the engine right in its' place but they will also transfer all of the engine and tranny vibrations to the body so you will feel alot more vibration in side the car. Also c-f-m.com one of our sponsors has a package deal on the aftermarket mounts for $385.

**ladybug04** · 07-15-2008, 06:47 PM

well, how many miles on ur acr, what year? what area of the ountry are you in, replacing them all is not neccesary usually, it just depends on the condition of the rubber. which mount is broke? really, unless you are racing with some good power, all you should go after market for is the lower tranny mount, but if ur not worried about how bad ur car vibrates, go for all. oh and auto, or manual?

**Corey00focus** · 07-15-2008, 10:22 PM

its got 136,000 miles, yr 2000, I know the passenger side is busted completey and i think the tranny mount may be gone as well

i guess aftermarket is my best bet. and its manual btw.

**ladybug04** · 07-16-2008, 01:46 AM

id go for the deal through CFM

**Corey00focus** · 07-16-2008, 02:27 PM

Alrighty thanks for the help!

**SecretAgentMan2k** · 07-30-2008, 04:52 PM

I'm not sure if you're going aftermarket for performance or price. If for price (ie. generic from the parts store) don't do it. I had a huge headache trying to be cheap and buy non OEM generics. They are all crappy remanufactures. I had two go bad immediately. One actually "exploded" leaving the bare innards exposed. I went OEM and the car was smooth as butter.

**OmniFocus** · 07-30-2008, 05:35 PM

Unless you like extra engine vibrations, I'd stick with OEM.

...aftermarket stuff is good for a butt massage and making your old interior rattle.

**frdfocszx3** · 08-01-2008, 07:23 PM

I would stay with oem, lower trans mount might be ok aftermarket.

07-15-2008, 03:49 PM	#1
Corey00focus Rookie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 14	Motor mount dilemma I've got u busted motor mount on my ZX3. Should i hit up the orig.'s or go aftermarket. Price and performance both in consideration equally. Any suggestions appreciated. (shouldt i replace the whole set even if i decide to go with stock mounts?)

07-15-2008, 06:01 PM	#2
Omega Anomaly TEAM Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Flint, MI Posts: 512	Re: Motor mount dilemma Yes, you should replace all, just to save any hassels. Going aftermarket or OEM is really up to you. Ask Steve (FORDSVTPARTS) for a quote on some OEMS. A lot of people only use the aftermarket lower engine to impove shifter feel . The other two aftermarket mounts will keep the engine right in its' place but they will also transfer all of the engine and tranny vibrations to the body so you will feel alot more vibration in side the car. Also c-f-m.com one of our sponsors has a package deal on the aftermarket mounts for $385. __________________ Later -Bryan "How can we set up a democratic government in a country, when we are a republic. It is like saying 'This is how you do it, but don't look at my example because it is wrong' ."

07-15-2008, 10:22 PM	#4
Corey00focus Rookie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 14	Re: Motor mount dilemma its got 136,000 miles, yr 2000, I know the passenger side is busted completey and i think the tranny mount may be gone as well i guess aftermarket is my best bet. and its manual btw.

07-16-2008, 02:27 PM	#6
Corey00focus Rookie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 14	Re: Motor mount dilemma Alrighty thanks for the help!

07-30-2008, 04:52 PM	#7
SecretAgentMan2k TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: CA Posts: 203	Re: Motor mount dilemma I'm not sure if you're going aftermarket for performance or price. If for price (ie. generic from the parts store) don't do it. I had a huge headache trying to be cheap and buy non OEM generics. They are all crappy remanufactures. I had two go bad immediately. One actually "exploded" leaving the bare innards exposed. I went OEM and the car was smooth as butter. __________________ 2000 Black ZX3 - 130k miles, Michelin Pilot Exalto, KS dual halos, Spal power windows, map lights, 3M full metallic tint, Polk GXR57 rears, Polk EX369 fronts, power locks, alarm, intermittent wipers, K&N filter, airbox resonator removed, fog light mod, EBC rotors/Mintex pads, SVT suspension kit, rear camber bolts, poly-u rear endlinks

07-30-2008, 05:35 PM	#8
OmniFocus Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mowin' down the cones. (CA) Posts: 26,229	Re: Motor mount dilemma Unless you like extra engine vibrations, I'd stick with OEM. ...aftermarket stuff is good for a butt massage and making your old interior rattle. __________________ Check out the shiny new PirateNinjasWithLasers.com for the latest updates in 24 Hours of LeMons goodness. Vacuum Vulture Racing: We put the "rad" in scrub radius, and the "ack" in ackerman.

08-01-2008, 07:23 PM	#9
frdfocszx3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Hurlburt Field, FL. Posts: 3,596	Re: Motor mount dilemma I would stay with oem, lower trans mount might be ok aftermarket. __________________ RIP Colin

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