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Best 914-6 engine mount |
David Stowers |
Sep 15 2021, 10:53 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 99 Joined: 28-June 12 From: UK Member No.: 14,613 Region Association: None |
Hi Guys
I need to choose an engine mount for my conversion. Any pros and cons of which type to go for? I understand height on install is an issue to get a good air seal to avoid overheating issues Thanks |
lesorubcheek |
Sep 17 2021, 11:09 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 193 Joined: 21-April 21 From: Florida Member No.: 25,463 Region Association: South East States |
What really makes the OEM style mount superior to the bulkhead mount? Agree it's nice to have a look close to factory, but for a car that's a conversion and not a real 914-6, can't see where it would make much difference from a "it'll be worth more" perspective.
Is it easier to install and remove an engine with the factory style OEM mount? The bulkhead mount just looks like it would be superior with two front mount points spread out as opposed to a single centered point for the OEM style. Does the bulkhead mount cause any interference or make access more difficult, or is there some additional work required to install it? |
Steve |
Sep 17 2021, 12:31 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,580 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
What really makes the OEM style mount superior to the bulkhead mount? Agree it's nice to have a look close to factory, but for a car that's a conversion and not a real 914-6, can't see where it would make much difference from a "it'll be worth more" perspective. Is it easier to install and remove an engine with the factory style OEM mount? The bulkhead mount just looks like it would be superior with two front mount points spread out as opposed to a single centered point for the OEM style. Does the bulkhead mount cause any interference or make access more difficult, or is there some additional work required to install it? I might be biased, but the 911 has two mounts, it will be less vibration and stronger. Overkill maybe.. The factory mount requires welding and its best practice to weld in the bulk head mount. Installing and removing the motor, from my experience requires you to remove the tin in front of the motor to get to the two bolts through the mounts. The front tin also hangs on the bulkhead mount, when raising or lowering the motor. I am guessing the factory mount would also require this? Easy to remove and install the front tin with the motor in the car. |
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