I am finally getting things set for my Aurora V8 (series one) What is the best type of mounts to use. Are using tube and polybushing mounts like WAWUZAT used for his engine swap the best

https://www.fiero.nl/forum/F...2/HTML/081971-4.html


or using Solid mounts. What are the advanges and disadvanges using the two styles?

Thanks
Tim

You wanna keep your transmission? Use poly

Thanks for the reply, No this is going to be mated with a F40 six spd.

quote Originally posted by BMTFIERO: No this is going to be mated with a F40 six spd.

Huh?

I was trying to say the strain on the trans is much worse with solid mounts

quote Originally posted by RideZiLightning: You wanna keep your transmission? Use poly

quote Originally posted by BMTFIERO: Thanks for the reply, No this is going to be mated with a F40 six spd.

Hey Forgive Me, it was a long night, I am still trying figure out what I read this morning.
Anyway, How would poly mounts save the transmission?

Thanks
Tim

If I am understanding the question and answer correctly I think what is trying to be said is that... If you use the solid mounts then the torque is applied allmost directly to the trans case, leading to grenading it. If you use the poly mounts, they are firm but allow the entire assembly (engine, transmission) to move enough that things to break due to stress fractures and that sort of wear. Because of the way engines and drivetrains vibrate as well as the way forces are applied they cannot be so rigidly mounted. Thats why you dont see day to day cars with the engine bolted directly to the frame.

just my .02

[This message has been edited by Dizzixx (edited 02-12-2008).]

Sorry I didn't explain better, I assumed it was obvious.

Not a flame on you, my fault yo