Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11) Reply #390 – January 20, 2009, 08:28:37 PM So I'm about to get the last few parts needed for the project. But first, a few questions:1) There are two types of motor mounts at autozone, hydraulic and solid. Which should I get?2) When getting my fuel pump (walbro 255lph), should I get just the pump itself or a kit? http://www.apeusa.com has both flavors. Quote Selected
Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11) Reply #391 – January 20, 2009, 09:56:19 PM i would get the kit because you get the fuel sock and some other stuff. which is better than trying to match up your stock fuel sock or one from a parts store. Quote Selected
Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11) Reply #392 – January 20, 2009, 10:56:32 PM Very nice indeed. Quote Selected
Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11) Reply #393 – January 20, 2009, 11:03:27 PM Get the "Hydraulic" mounts.Solid will give too much vibration.I personally like it as smooth as possible.It's all about personal taste. Quote Selected
Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11) Reply #394 – January 21, 2009, 01:07:56 AM Ok thanks for the info guys :) Quote Selected
Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11) Reply #395 – January 21, 2009, 03:40:16 AM The hydraulic probably won't last long with power, mine didn't.Chuck w's work great with minimal vibration. I think he's out of them though. Quote Selected
Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11) Reply #396 – January 21, 2009, 10:18:58 AM Quote from: Kitz Kat;252811The hydraulic probably won't last long with power, mine didn't.Chuck w's work great with minimal vibration. I think he's out of them though.X2 on that.... you MIGHT get a year from the hydraulic mounts afte motor is done.... Get some of Chucks.... thats what I need to get this spring. Quote Selected
Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11) Reply #397 – January 21, 2009, 11:11:36 AM Chuck's mounts are too expensive for me. So would I just be better off with the solid ones? Quote Selected
Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11) Reply #398 – January 21, 2009, 11:38:17 AM Where did you find solid mounts for a '88 tbird? Quote Selected
Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11) Reply #399 – January 21, 2009, 03:16:30 PM Quote from: 32VFoxBird;252828Where did you find solid mounts for a '88 tbird? I was curious about that to. Quote Selected
Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11) Reply #400 – January 21, 2009, 03:30:04 PM Quote from: 32VFoxBird;252828Where did you find solid mounts for a '88 tbird?The insulator is the same as used on '89-? 3.8 Birds, should be readily avaliable... AFIK it's solid(rubber)and the hydraulic mounts were only used on Turbo Coupes to reduce vibration of the half motor... Quote Selected
Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11) Reply #401 – January 21, 2009, 03:46:18 PM The 89-? 3.8 Bird/Coug use the same insulator as the '86-'88 5.0 cars, should be no problem to find... AFIK they are solid rubber and do not transfer vibration(I believe the liquid ones were only used on Turbo Coupes)... Had a set in my Bird since '99, but I have a additional limiter bracket to keep the engine torque from twisting the left side more than 1/4"... Quote Selected
Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11) Reply #402 – January 21, 2009, 05:22:07 PM Quote from: 32VFoxBird;252828Where did you find solid mounts for a '88 tbird?http://www.autozone.com/R,4900508/vehicleId,1070903/initialAction,partProductDetail/store,1287/partType,00154/shopping/partProductDetail.htmThere are also hydraulic versions.As for the comment about the MN12 3.8 Tbird mounts...so do you mean the whole mount works, or just the insulation? Quote Selected
Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11) Reply #403 – January 21, 2009, 06:06:55 PM I got new solid mounts. One from napa, one from pep boys. Both ripped while the engine was just sitting in the car for a couple of months. The car was only driven on the street a handful of times, and it was quite literally around the block. I didn't do any neutral revs, or clutch drops or anything. Did squel the tires once or twice.When I pulled the motor out when the tranny went out, both my rubbers were broke. And I loosened the bolts on the motor mounts, and was very careful when I started jacking it up. I did not tear them using the engine jack. Quote Selected
Mid/low 13sec 5.0 project (new video and pics 7/11) Reply #404 – January 21, 2009, 06:10:53 PM Interesting... I've got 3 years on stock type mounts with my current setup. I have a torque arm from the transmission bellhousing as well though...A set of Chuck W mounts is waiting for when they are needed.... Quote Selected
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