OEM /6 mount, Mad Dog |
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OEM /6 mount, Mad Dog |
930cabman |
Feb 11 2021, 01:39 PM
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Making the conversion to a 6 cyl, we have several choices to make with mounts, exhaust, fuel, oil tank, engine tin, ....
I recently purchased the OEM mount from Mad Dog, you couldn't ask for a better fit. It nestled into the recess and allowed basically no room for error. I socked it in with a couple self tapping screws and went ahead with the plug and fillet welds. I removed the paint from the mounting surfaces with paint stripper and cleaned it up with a sanding disc prior to welding From what I understand the factory placed additional reinforcement in this area. Running the welds for this mount I sensed it the way my MIG was acting. I bet you could pick the entire car up from this mount. Very well done Mad Dog |
ClayPerrine |
Feb 17 2021, 07:23 AM
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Just my $.02...
This is a great project, and I think it is great for any small six. But I have seen a factory six with a Euro 3.2 in it, and the mount was damaged from the extra torque. We pulled the motor, stop drilled the cracks, and welded in reinforcement to keep it from tearing more. The Porsche engineers who designed this mount were not anticipating something like a 3.6L engine when they built it. So I would use something like this in a six conversion for a small six, up to maybe 3.0L. Anything bigger and I would put in a Rich Johnson mount, or a NaroEscape mount. Using two mount points instead of one is better for high horsepower cars. |
Superhawk996 |
Feb 17 2021, 07:31 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,754 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Just my $.02... This is a great project, and I think it is great for any small six. But I have seen a factory six with a Euro 3.2 in it, and the mount was damaged from the extra torque. We pulled the motor, stop drilled the cracks, and welded in reinforcement to keep it from tearing more. The Porsche engineers who designed this mount were not anticipating something like a 3.6L engine when they built it. So I would use something like this in a six conversion for a small six, up to maybe 3.0L. Anything bigger and I would put in a Rich Johnson mount, or a NaroEscape mount. Using two mount points instead of one is better for high horsepower cars. Solid advice. In my case I'm putting in a 2.4L No issues. When you start puting big motors in - you're on your own. Motor mount, transmission, axles, brakes, suspension pick up points, etc. All need to be addressed as a system. Typical hot rod flaw is to just plop a big motor in and think you're done and that you've actually improved the vehicle. |
930cabman |
Feb 17 2021, 07:57 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,000 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States |
Just my $.02... This is a great project, and I think it is great for any small six. But I have seen a factory six with a Euro 3.2 in it, and the mount was damaged from the extra torque. We pulled the motor, stop drilled the cracks, and welded in reinforcement to keep it from tearing more. The Porsche engineers who designed this mount were not anticipating something like a 3.6L engine when they built it. So I would use something like this in a six conversion for a small six, up to maybe 3.0L. Anything bigger and I would put in a Rich Johnson mount, or a NaroEscape mount. Using two mount points instead of one is better for high horsepower cars. Solid advice. In my case I'm putting in a 2.4L No issues. When you start puting big motors in - you're on your own. Motor mount, transmission, axles, brakes, suspension pick up points, etc. All need to be addressed as a system. Typical hot rod flaw is to just plop a big motor in and think you're done and that you've actually improved the vehicle. A little wisdom, experience goes a long way in this case. I would bet the engineers in Stuggart knew how much power their engine mount would accommodate and did not plan on 4 liter beast engines. Some guys are cranking 300+ hp and asking an OEM style mount to hold together. I was considering using a two point mount, but went with the Mad Dog unit. Our 914/6 build will not be abused and never see the track |
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