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FFMan

posted on 19/10/20 at 07:56 AM Reply With Quote
MX5 engine mounts

When i acquired my part built in MX5 based roadster it had the round pancake type mounts. The history of this is like many, part built, sat around a long while (like years) and i picked it up to turn into a track car.

the mounts look like they have seen better days and i wonder what people recommend ?

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JAG

posted on 20/10/20 at 10:59 AM Reply With Quote
Hello again

I have used the original MX5 engine mounting blocks on my car with brackets I made from Steel plate.

You can see the RH one in this picture...

[img] The LH engine mounting, made by my own fair hand!
The LH engine mounting, made by my own fair hand!
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They 'do-the-job' but as they were designed for a heavier car they are a bit stiff. They certainly don't provide the same level of vibration isolation that you get in an ordinary car. But they work and are easy to get replacements.





Justin


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Slimy38

posted on 20/10/20 at 11:22 AM Reply With Quote
I've done similar, although I reused the MX5 metal. I liked the idea of the engine mount being 'encased' so even if they sheared they wouldn't go very far. (Before anyone comments, I tidied up the welding...)




[Edited on 20/10/20 by Slimy38]

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FFMan

posted on 20/10/20 at 01:10 PM Reply With Quote
thanks

i've ordered some urethane land rover ones. stiff but not solid.

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