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mount insert kit
Tuesday, July 12, 2011 6:45 AM
found this kit on the ebay and wanted to know what you guys think of it.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/PROTHANE-CAVALIER-95-04-ALL-MOTOR-MOUNT-INSERT-KIT-/200507308680?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2eaf2aba88



i havn't checked TTR yet but i plan t do so right after i post this

Re: mount insert kit
Tuesday, July 12, 2011 8:03 AM
Carcustoms or TTR should have them cheaper.




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Re: mount insert kit
Tuesday, July 12, 2011 9:54 AM
They go into all stock mounts? I may get something like this instead of buying that 100 dollar for one mount



Re: mount insert kit
Tuesday, July 12, 2011 10:06 AM
The ttr full replacement mount is worth it. Easier install and better results than the insert.



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Re: mount insert kit
Tuesday, July 12, 2011 10:51 AM
^^ True that. Wish I could afford it right now.

On a side note if you really really really just want the insert, RKsport... $15.



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Re: mount insert kit
Tuesday, July 12, 2011 1:13 PM
i dont need the ttr kit really as my car is all stock. really i just need a dogbone mount. but while im at it i thought for that price i cant really beat it
Re: mount insert kit
Tuesday, July 12, 2011 3:05 PM
Rich Grayo Jr. wrote:The ttr full replacement mount is worth it. Easier install and better results than the insert.


That insert still allows A LOT of movement, compared to a full replacement mount. Plus for the sale price we have on the complete upper engine mount replacement, you can't go wrong



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Re: mount insert kit
Tuesday, July 12, 2011 7:39 PM
Turbo Tech Racing wrote:
Rich Grayo Jr. wrote:The ttr full replacement mount is worth it. Easier install and better results than the insert.


That insert still allows A LOT of movement, compared to a full replacement mount. Plus for the sale price we have on the complete upper engine mount replacement, you can't go wrong


i would really love to order from you but the $60 shipping quote i got last time i was gunna order just put me off a bit. damn international shipping.
Re: mount insert kit
Tuesday, July 12, 2011 7:43 PM
Turbo Tech Racing wrote:
Rich Grayo Jr. wrote:The ttr full replacement mount is worth it. Easier install and better results than the insert.


That insert still allows A LOT of movement, compared to a full replacement mount. Plus for the sale price we have on the complete upper engine mount replacement, you can't go wrong


this is very true. i had the upper insert and lower mount (purchased from ttr) and compared to stock, i was amazed at the difference. i didn't think my engine was moving that much till i installed the full replacement upper. i can't move the engine now if i try.one of the best purchases i've made for the car.



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Re: mount insert kit
Tuesday, July 12, 2011 8:13 PM
Just test drove my 2.2 with standard mounts that I filled up the spaces a little bit at a time (over 4 days) with silicone seal. Who knows how long it'll last though. The urethane mounts look like good products but I'm saving my money for Horsepower.
I couldn't resist the temptation to try it out though. The mounts were 16 each from O Reilly's and it took 4 tubes of black silicone RTV from Walmart at 3 bucks each. A couple hours and ZERO busted knuckles this time is all it took.

It made a VERY noticeable difference on launches...no wheel-hop. I've got a measured distance where I test all repairs and mods that's pretty close to 1/8 mile long. It MIGHT have picked up 1 mph, but butt dynos are notoriously generous. I've run it there dozens of times and ran it three times tonight to verify my observations.

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Re: mount insert kit
Wednesday, July 13, 2011 3:29 AM
u kiddin wrote:
Turbo Tech Racing wrote:
Rich Grayo Jr. wrote:The ttr full replacement mount is worth it. Easier install and better results than the insert.


That insert still allows A LOT of movement, compared to a full replacement mount. Plus for the sale price we have on the complete upper engine mount replacement, you can't go wrong


i would really love to order from you but the $60 shipping quote i got last time i was gunna order just put me off a bit. damn international shipping.


Please re check, as shipping for a single mount is not $60. If that is what it shows, please PM me with what you are ordering, and your address.


-Aaron
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Re: mount insert kit
Wednesday, July 13, 2011 5:05 AM
pm'd
Re: mount insert kit
Wednesday, July 13, 2011 2:43 PM
u kiddin wrote:pm'd


didn't come through
Re: mount insert kit
Wednesday, July 13, 2011 4:04 PM
MasterFlight wrote:
u kiddin wrote:pm'd


didn't come through


He PM'd us to get a real mount


-Aaron
www.TurboTechRacing.com

Performance Parts For Cavalier, Sunfire, Cobalts and More!!!
Re: mount insert kit
Wednesday, July 13, 2011 4:06 PM
u kiddin wrote:found this kit on the ebay and wanted to know what you guys think of it.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/PROTHANE-CAVALIER-95-04-ALL-MOTOR-MOUNT-INSERT-KIT-/200507308680?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2eaf2aba88



i havn't checked TTR yet but i plan t do so right after i post this


In addition you do NOT want the Prothane tranny bushings. Notice the holes through the large round bushings, over time the mount sags and allows slow/movement again. Notice ours do not have holes and do not sag:

http://www.turbotechracing.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=4915&idcategory=0


-Aaron
www.TurboTechRacing.com

Performance Parts For Cavalier, Sunfire, Cobalts and More!!!
Re: mount insert kit
Wednesday, July 13, 2011 7:57 PM
Turbo Tech Racing wrote:
MasterFlight wrote:
u kiddin wrote:pm'd


didn't come through


He PM'd us to get a real mount


that's what happens when you're reading J Body stuff at work LOL
Re: mount insert kit
Thursday, July 14, 2011 4:24 AM
mounts ordered!! thank aaron
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