Motor mount insert questions

[98TwinCam]

I'm new to the site, and this would be my first post.

first off I have a 98 grand am gt 2.4, the only mods done so far are matrix intake, dual ractive cat back exhaust, sylvania bulbs, and 17 inch motegi??? rims i really dont know the brand.

I bought the upper prothane mount insert, and will be installing it hopefully tomorrow.

Can I just go with the top insert only, or should I get the lower insert also??

what kind of results will I get with the upper insert only ?

Does the cavalier/ sunfire lower dogbone mount work with the grand am, or is there a special grand am mount that I need to get??

if so where do i get it???

any help would be appreciated I'm new to this Grand Am thing

thanks alot

[urweak]

do the top insert now, and go to www.highrevmotorsports.com and buy the lower dogbone for your car, the jbody dogbone will not fit the nbodys.

[98TwinCam]

thanks for the info man I appreciate it... btw did you leave a couple GM performance tuning business cards in my window at CCAC a few weeks ago???? I have a white 2 door and i was parked behind the G building on a tuesday??

[urweak]

yep that would be me. haha i didnt know if you were ever going to register over there or what, but check out www.quad4forums.com too.

Do you have an auto, or 5speed? Car looked good too, wanna race?

[urweak]

Check out my WWW if you care to see what my car looks like, but i was parked right behind you with the Green two door.

Oh yea, check out www.pittspeed.com

[Matt95GT]

I have the poly upper mount insert on my 95. It tightens up shifting alot - no engine torquing. (especially good for manual)

I hear the lower mount will cause excuss vibrations, and I am happy with the difference the top made. I would suggest starting with the top only.

And enjoy the install... I spent hours with soapy water and a hammer... ended up trimming it a bit to get a good fit.

[doobiess]

as for doing the top how do i put that one in.. because mine is kinda shot. and if that is the case im gonna get a new serp belt.. but do i have support the engine with a jack and if so where do i support the engine from the oil pan?

[98TwinCam]

mount is going in thursday...

as for urweak, my car is an auto blah...

are you interested in buying my 17's that were on my car with the tires... let me kno, and if you are what you think they're worth???

[urweak]

I dont really like those rims, plus i have my heart set on a pair already. Thanks

[99blackSE]

so these engine mounts are worth it?

[mthegodfather]

Well worth it.

[XAlliedYouthX]

What kind of a challenge is it putting in lower mounts? Upper mounts?

[urweak]

the upper mount should take about 30 minutes or an hour. The lower mount is more invalved then the upper.

[WhiteSpeed36]

Bull I had the hardest time getting the top mount in. Actually it still isnt in. I gave up on it as it didn't want to fit in there correctly. As for the bottom mount that was easy. All you do is jack up the engine put it on Jack stands. Pull two bolts pull the old one out and slap in the new one. Torque it to spec and let it ride. It does increase engine vibration abit but I personally like it. Girlfriend doesn't but thats her deal..

Maybe someone could tell me what I'm doing wrong with the top mount. Are you suppose to soak it in warm soapy water or is there anouther trick to get it in there?

[urweak]

well if you putting it in warm or hot water thats going to make the insert expand.

[DowmaceWH99]

Originally posted by urweak
well if you putting it in warm or hot water thats going to make the insert expand.

exactly, if you want it to contract so it'll slide in easier, I suggest putting it in the freezer for a few minutes so it'll get cool

[XAlliedYouthX]

A can of compressed air turned upside-down. It'll spray out ALOT colder and should work pretty well. Just don't inhale to much. CAn get you high or like me sick.

[98TwinCam]

welll i got the mount in i dont think it helped at all tho owell

[urweak]

lol, yea its not going to do much. Get the lower dog bone.

And what time do you get out of class?

[voyager]

soapy water?? you guys ever hear of grease? i had zero problems putting in my upper mount. took all of 90 seconds of tapping with a rubber mallet after the mount was removed from the engine.. of course i have a different engine =D wierd.

[98TwinCam]

mmmm i get out around uhh 9 - 9 30 depending i have american history its poop the teacher suckswhat time do u get out

[urweak]

probably like 800-900 depending on what we are doing