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Neejay · 11-26-2007, 01:35 AM

Was wondering if anyone has rode in a s13/s14 with Cusco/project nissan motor mounts AND a s13/s14 with polyurethane filled OEM mounts.

I filled mine in with PL polyurethane, but if I don't like them, I was thinking about getting these:

which are similar to Cusco's motor mounts. They're from project nissan and they're $100 shipped, but if they're going to be as solid, or more solid, than I might as well just keep these poly-filled oem mounts.

az_240 · 11-26-2007, 01:47 AM

my window weld filled mounts are too stiff for my daily driver. Its just kinda annoying.

I believe those are even stiffer than filled mounts.

I will be going with nismo mounts soon to cut down on the vibrations.

Neejay · 11-26-2007, 01:59 AM

Yeah, it's looking like I might end up getting Nismos...just didn't have the $ right now, and I desperately needed something now. Was just curious how stiff these are to see if these could replace Nismos or not.

J-Style · 11-26-2007, 02:15 AM

Why not Peak Performance engine mounts?

*fliprayzin240sx* · 11-26-2007, 02:19 AM

Still got those injected stockers? I might be interested on them neejay if you say theyre stiff as fuck...

MavericStephenc · 11-26-2007, 02:21 AM

the peak performance ones are sick. you have the option on having street or race style bushings. but it comes with both. beware though the bushings are a PITA to take out.(I know cause I use em') my .02

J-Style · 11-26-2007, 02:22 AM

I have heard good things about them and you can get them with the transmission brace at TougeFactory for cheap!

MavericStephenc · 11-26-2007, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by J-Style

I have heard good things about them and you can get them with the transmission brace at TougeFactory for cheap!

249.99 a little steep but for solid metal i think it's worth it

Antihero983 · 11-26-2007, 02:37 AM

what motor is this for? if its a CA18 the cusco ones will make the engine sit lower, while the nismo ones make it sit a bit higher.

az_240 · 11-26-2007, 02:45 AM

Save up for nismos so you only have to do it once....

These fuckers are hard to swap.

Neejay · 11-26-2007, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J-Style

Why not Peak Performance engine mounts?

Eh, they're a little expensive and kinda on the same style.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

Still got those injected stockers? I might be interested on them neejay if you say theyre stiff as fuck...

Well, I just filled these in 2 days ago..lol. I haven't got my intake manifold back on yet, nor had a chance to put these in yet. I'll let you know though.

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Originally Posted by RedEvilRPS13

what motor is this for? if its a CA18 the cusco ones will make the engine sit lower, while the nismo ones make it sit a bit higher.

For a KA

Jbma327 · 11-26-2007, 02:59 AM

I seen people use those Megan mounts and they are prettie stiff. pplz seemed to like them more then the NISMO mount, but I haven't had a chance to try them out on my own yet.

Neejay · 11-26-2007, 03:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jbma327

I seen people use those Megan mounts and they are prettie stiff. pplz seemed to like them more then the NISMO mount, but I haven't had a chance to try them out on my own yet.

The Megan OE replacements? I saw those too, but I thought they were just regular rubber replacements. Hmm...I'll have to research those too.

EDIT: The megans seem to be a decent upgrade. They're made of "hard rubber/polyurethane". They're only like $25 cheaper than Nismos though

DreamN · 11-26-2007, 03:09 AM

I've seen ppl post about the Nismo ones and making the KA sit incredibly high. I'd actually would want mounts that would drop the KA just a smudge. If there were mounts that would lower the KA just to the point were it's slightly lower than the strut towers and at the same time gave performance benefits, I'd buy them in a heartbeat.

Neejay · 11-26-2007, 03:10 AM

They do raise the KA up, but only back to factory specs.

DreamN · 11-26-2007, 03:13 AM

Hmm... well, factory specs aside. The pictures posted were incredibly high. To the point where the guy wasn't able to close his hood.

Ninja Edit: Found the link

Nismo mounts too high...

Antihero983 · 11-26-2007, 04:46 AM

hmm i wonder if the ka sitting higher makes it easier to remove the oil pan....

punxva · 11-26-2007, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedEvilRPS13

what motor is this for? if its a CA18 the cusco ones will make the engine sit lower, while the nismo ones make it sit a bit higher.

yes like neejay said, they only seem to sit higher because your replacing old sagging and worn out mounts, i have the nismo's all around and love them.

g6civcx · 11-26-2007, 07:13 AM

I had Nismo engine mounts and Peak Race gearbox mount.

I think the gearbox is what needs the most help. After seeing how much the gearbox flops up and down, I wanted the stiffest gearbox mount possible.

Keep your current engine mounts and upgrade your gearbox mounts and see if that makes a difference.

jrmiller84 · 11-26-2007, 07:39 AM

I use the cusco right now. They're not bad, but they transfer a lot of road noise.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 11-26-2007, 04:54 PM

Im not a big fan of nismo, they were great when new. 3 yrs later with an SR, the engines torquing again and breaking SR exhaust manifolds...

lflkajfj12123 · 11-26-2007, 05:15 PM

i hear hockey pucks and truck bushings make for great motor mounts :ghey:

GSXRJJordan · 11-26-2007, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g6civcx

...I think the gearbox is what needs the most help. After seeing how much the gearbox flops up and down, I wanted the stiffest gearbox mount possible.

Keep your current engine mounts and upgrade your gearbox mounts and see if that makes a difference.

I agree ~ the gearbox moves a lot. Too many people buy aftermarket motor mounts and not a tranny mount (because they're expensive) and have a ton of movement down there.

Also, with stiff motor mounts, it's even more crucial to have a flex section in your downpipe so you don't break turbo elbows or manifolds.

!Zar! · 11-26-2007, 05:53 PM

Just keep the ones you filled.

Nothing wrong with it.

People bitch about vibration way too much.

drifter808 · 11-27-2007, 02:27 AM

yeah the nismos are really nice but raise the engine alot. In my drift tengoku it says the lowest engine mounts are cusco but also the stiffest.

D1GP · 11-27-2007, 02:34 AM

i have the nismo mounts and the motor didn't sit that much higher... there's already some noticeable vibrations as is with the nismo ones so i'm glad i didnt go urethane or stiffer. jgs also makes a hard rubber mount if you want another option.

240trainee · 11-27-2007, 06:58 AM

I plan on getting these

when in doubt grow some balls.

Kiro1968 · 11-27-2007, 07:24 AM

Here's my 2cents, I purchase the avid mounts from 240sxmotoring but haven't installed them so can't really give you guys any feed back

http://www.240sxmotoring.com/motormounts.html

koukimonster139 · 11-27-2007, 07:45 AM

^ me too

they are fucking fantastical

dont daily a car with these on it

240trainee · 11-27-2007, 08:03 AM

Damn, those are some mounts, lol.

I dunno, I come from the school that there needs to be some play. If minimal, but when banging on the car, I would like things to move a little bit before they break and move a lot.

11-26-2007, 01:35 AM	#1
Neejay Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: lol Age: 38 Posts: 2,586 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: Neejay Feedback Score: 2 reviews	motor mounts: Cusco (style) vs. polyurethane oem Was wondering if anyone has rode in a s13/s14 with Cusco/project nissan motor mounts AND a s13/s14 with polyurethane filled OEM mounts. I filled mine in with PL polyurethane, but if I don't like them, I was thinking about getting these: which are similar to Cusco's motor mounts. They're from project nissan and they're $100 shipped, but if they're going to be as solid, or more solid, than I might as well just keep these poly-filled oem mounts.

11-26-2007, 02:19 AM	#5
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Still got those injected stockers? I might be interested on them neejay if you say theyre stiff as fuck... __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

11-26-2007, 02:21 AM	#6
MavericStephenc Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: salem mass. Age: 36 Posts: 830 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the peak performance ones are sick. you have the option on having street or race style bushings. but it comes with both. beware though the bushings are a PITA to take out.(I know cause I use em') my .02 __________________ That kind of attitude is SHIT. People with that kind of complacent outlook on law and government are the bane of this country's existence. -Thesquidd Boycott Berkeley and code pink

11-26-2007, 02:37 AM	#9
Antihero983 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilmanton, NH Age: 39 Posts: 4,409 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: Antihero983 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	what motor is this for? if its a CA18 the cusco ones will make the engine sit lower, while the nismo ones make it sit a bit higher. __________________ "So here I am, right back at it again, just like I've always been"

11-26-2007, 02:59 AM	#12
Jbma327 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SIX-2-SIX Posts: 1,153 Trader Rating: (51) Rides Gallery: Jbma327 Feedback Score: 51 reviews	I seen people use those Megan mounts and they are prettie stiff. pplz seemed to like them more then the NISMO mount, but I haven't had a chance to try them out on my own yet. __________________ KEEPIN IT REAL!

11-26-2007, 01:47 AM	#2
az_240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phx Posts: 3,097 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	my window weld filled mounts are too stiff for my daily driver. Its just kinda annoying. I believe those are even stiffer than filled mounts. I will be going with nismo mounts soon to cut down on the vibrations.

11-26-2007, 01:59 AM	#3
Neejay Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: lol Age: 38 Posts: 2,586 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: Neejay Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Yeah, it's looking like I might end up getting Nismos...just didn't have the $ right now, and I desperately needed something now. Was just curious how stiff these are to see if these could replace Nismos or not.

11-26-2007, 02:15 AM	#4
J-Style Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: St. Helena, CA (707) Age: 35 Posts: 609 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Why not Peak Performance engine mounts?

11-26-2007, 02:22 AM	#7
J-Style Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: St. Helena, CA (707) Age: 35 Posts: 609 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have heard good things about them and you can get them with the transmission brace at TougeFactory for cheap!

11-26-2007, 02:45 AM	#10
az_240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phx Posts: 3,097 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	Save up for nismos so you only have to do it once.... These fuckers are hard to swap.

11-26-2007, 03:09 AM	#14
DreamN Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal - 818 Age: 39 Posts: 10,692 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: DreamN Feedback Score: 54 reviews	I've seen ppl post about the Nismo ones and making the KA sit incredibly high. I'd actually would want mounts that would drop the KA just a smudge. If there were mounts that would lower the KA just to the point were it's slightly lower than the strut towers and at the same time gave performance benefits, I'd buy them in a heartbeat. __________________ - Jimmy Wanted: TBD For Sale: TBD

11-26-2007, 03:10 AM	#15
Neejay Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: lol Age: 38 Posts: 2,586 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: Neejay Feedback Score: 2 reviews	They do raise the KA up, but only back to factory specs.

11-26-2007, 03:13 AM	#16
DreamN Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal - 818 Age: 39 Posts: 10,692 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: DreamN Feedback Score: 54 reviews	Hmm... well, factory specs aside. The pictures posted were incredibly high. To the point where the guy wasn't able to close his hood. Ninja Edit: Found the link Nismo mounts too high... __________________ - Jimmy Wanted: TBD For Sale: TBD

11-26-2007, 04:46 AM	#17
Antihero983 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilmanton, NH Age: 39 Posts: 4,409 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: Antihero983 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	hmm i wonder if the ka sitting higher makes it easier to remove the oil pan.... __________________ "So here I am, right back at it again, just like I've always been"

11-26-2007, 07:13 AM	#19
g6civcx Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 5,764 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I had Nismo engine mounts and Peak Race gearbox mount. I think the gearbox is what needs the most help. After seeing how much the gearbox flops up and down, I wanted the stiffest gearbox mount possible. Keep your current engine mounts and upgrade your gearbox mounts and see if that makes a difference.

11-26-2007, 07:39 AM	#20
jrmiller84 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gainesville, FL Age: 39 Posts: 1,021 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: jrmiller84 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I use the cusco right now. They're not bad, but they transfer a lot of road noise. __________________ BitDestroyer.com

11-26-2007, 04:54 PM	#21
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Im not a big fan of nismo, they were great when new. 3 yrs later with an SR, the engines torquing again and breaking SR exhaust manifolds... __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

11-26-2007, 05:15 PM	#22
lflkajfj12123 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 　　　　　　　　 Posts: 8,483 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	i hear hockey pucks and truck bushings make for great motor mounts :ghey:

11-26-2007, 05:53 PM	#24
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Just keep the ones you filled. Nothing wrong with it. People bitch about vibration way too much. __________________

11-27-2007, 02:27 AM	#25
drifter808 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Big Island Age: 35 Posts: 829 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: drifter808 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	yeah the nismos are really nice but raise the engine alot. In my drift tengoku it says the lowest engine mounts are cusco but also the stiffest. __________________

11-27-2007, 02:34 AM	#26
D1GP Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 378 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i have the nismo mounts and the motor didn't sit that much higher... there's already some noticeable vibrations as is with the nismo ones so i'm glad i didnt go urethane or stiffer. jgs also makes a hard rubber mount if you want another option.

11-27-2007, 06:58 AM	#27
240trainee Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 37 Posts: 3,861 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I plan on getting these when in doubt grow some balls. __________________ Team Pterodactyl SHARK ATTACK!!! LookoutDrift

11-27-2007, 07:24 AM	#28
Kiro1968 Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: BehindYou Posts: 57 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Here's my 2cents, I purchase the avid mounts from 240sxmotoring but haven't installed them so can't really give you guys any feed back http://www.240sxmotoring.com/motormounts.html

11-27-2007, 07:45 AM	#29
koukimonster139 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL Age: 37 Posts: 1,379 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^ me too they are fucking fantastical dont daily a car with these on it __________________ ho ha ho chi chi

11-27-2007, 08:03 AM	#30
240trainee Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 37 Posts: 3,861 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Damn, those are some mounts, lol. I dunno, I come from the school that there needs to be some play. If minimal, but when banging on the car, I would like things to move a little bit before they break and move a lot. __________________ Team Pterodactyl SHARK ATTACK!!! LookoutDrift