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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 10:09 PM
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Modified transmission mount

I modified the stock transmission mount for my '13 GT, but have yet to try it out. I am currently running a Whiteline bushing insert. The thing that is holding me back from trying out the modified mount is, it would require me to unbolt the x-pipe from the header collectors and/or remove my o2 sensors to access the transmission crossmember bolts...too much of a hassle IMO, so I may end up selling it...preferably to someone locally. Here are a few pics.
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 10:12 PM
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Old Nov 9, 2013 | 09:22 AM
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Stock mount before modification.
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Old Nov 9, 2013 | 09:24 AM
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Stock mount with rubber removed.
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Old Nov 9, 2013 | 09:25 AM
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Stock mount in jig before medium grade polyurethane bushing was poured.
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Old Nov 11, 2013 | 05:02 AM
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I like that!
Would be a nice option for me right now since my motor and tranny are out of the car.

What did you re pour in there? Where did you get it?
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Old Nov 11, 2013 | 05:26 AM
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I like that!
Would be a nice option for me right now since my motor and tranny are out of the car.

What did you re pour in there? Where did you get it?
Thanks. Here is a link to the place that I ordered the polyurethane kit from. I used the 80A which is medium hardness.

http://www.energysuspensionparts.com...sp?prod=DIYMMI

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Old Nov 11, 2013 | 11:06 AM
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Thanks! I just ordered some of the 80A stuff
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Old Nov 11, 2013 | 01:14 PM
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Cool! Good luck and please post pics of your modified mount in this thread when you're done.
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Old Nov 16, 2013 | 06:51 PM
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Cool! Good luck and please post pics of your modified mount in this thread when you're done.
Have you tested yours out yet?
I don't know if I should just leave the existing rubber and pour it in the 3 voids or do what you did and replace the entire thing
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Old Nov 16, 2013 | 08:58 PM
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Have you tested yours out yet?
I don't know if I should just leave the existing rubber and pour it in the 3 voids or do what you did and replace the entire thing
I haven't tested mine yet, as I am currently running the Whiteline insert. IMO, I think you would be fine just pouring it into the voids. It would give you the same result as the Whiteline insert. However, for best results I recommend removing the rubber and pouring the entire bushing.
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Old Nov 17, 2013 | 11:58 AM
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One more question before I get started. Did you spray something on the plate it is sitting on so that it released easily?
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Old Nov 17, 2013 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Tron84
One more question before I get started. Did you spray something on the plate it is sitting on so that it released easily?
Yes, I used carnauba wax as a releasing agent.
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Old Nov 21, 2013 | 10:45 AM
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awesome mod, really interested in what the results are
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Old Nov 23, 2013 | 07:44 AM
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awesome mod, really interested in what the results are
While I won't have my car back together and on the road until next spring, I can tell you I think it will make a huge difference.
With the transmission out and the cross brace attached to it, it would wobble and flex all over the place with no effort.
Now with the liquid urethane poured into the 3 voids, the cross brace feels very strong and stable.
I was surprised to see how soft the stock setup was.
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Old Nov 23, 2013 | 02:28 PM
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Tron84, will you please post a pic of your modified mount?
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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by NoSlo5oH
Tron84, will you please post a pic of your modified mount?
Here ya go:

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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 05:59 PM
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Now you're cooking with Crisco Tron84! How soon do you think it will be before your car is up and running to test it out?
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Now you're cooking with Crisco Tron84! How soon do you think it will be before your car is up and running to test it out?
Won't be able to test until the spring thaw, car will be done before then through..... I hope
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Old Nov 25, 2013 | 05:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Tron84
Won't be able to test until the spring thaw, car will be done before then through..... I hope
What other mods are you performing while the car is down?
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