Best 914-6 engine mount Options

[David Stowers]

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]

This is amazing information. Here's a few things gleaned from reading around. Hopefully it's correct. Please correct if something is screwed up.

- The Rich Johnson mount is pretty much the same as the current Maddog's Bulkhead mount.
- The Bulkhead mount looks to have a little tricky section for feeding the main wire loom up through it. Advantage here would go to using the OEM style mount.
- Unless an engine produces significant torque, there's no real advantage of spreading the load side to side. More area (or maybe volume) of rubber on mounts may reduce NVH, but torsional twist shouldn't be an issue to worry about. So, there's no real need to use the Bulkhead style over an OEM unless you have a high torque engine.
- Primary load on the front mounts is due to acceleration (upward force) and braking (downward). The location of the OEM mount is ideal relative to body structure for strength.
- 911s mount style is necessary since the rear cross member isn't structurally strong enough to attach in the center. They need to attach on the outboard where the chassis is strong enough to handle vertical forces.

Dan

[lesorubcheek]

After much deliberation, finally pulled the trigger on the Maddogs OEM style engine mount using the URO mount. Many thanks to everyone providing advice, since choosing a mount isn't a trivial task. Haven't tried to test fitment, but the parts are of excellent quality. If anyone is hesitant, here's one vote to go for it. Big thanks to Maddogs for making this so easy and for your quality work!!!!!



The only thing I may do is tack the nuts that hold the URO mount in the cradle. Looks like it may be a little difficult to get to them after welding the cradle to the firewall since they're behind the reinforcements. Then again it may be fine. Have to remember to check this before welding.


Dan

[930cabman]

After much deliberation, finally pulled the trigger on the Maddogs OEM style engine mount using the URO mount. Many thanks to everyone providing advice, since choosing a mount isn't a trivial task. Haven't tried to test fitment, but the parts are of excellent quality. If anyone is hesitant, here's one vote to go for it. Big thanks to Maddogs for making this so easy and for your quality work!!!!!



The only thing I may do is tack the nuts that hold the URO mount in the cradle. Looks like it may be a little difficult to get to them after welding the cradle to the firewall since they're behind the reinforcements. Then again it may be fine. Have to remember to check this before welding.


Dan

You won't be sorry and Dave is easily available for support. Keep us posted as you continue down the /6 conversion road