what is wrong with mini mounts?
I think that the mazda 808 mount has a few short comings actually
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| Author: | manofaus [ Wed Jan 18, 2006 9:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | engine mounts |
can i use the stock mini engine mounts? they are nice and compact and I could easily make them work. they are shaped like an S. gti motor. btw I have bent all my pipes up for the subframe.... just can't seem to cut the front off the mini frame. ( not physically but mentally ) why cut up a perfectally good subframe....... ah its going to happen |
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| Author: | blumin [ Wed Jan 18, 2006 10:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | mounts |
You could but there's better choices Std GTI Mk2, Barina gearbox mount KC-KE Ford Laser for rear mount (Kenpro 8121) Mazda 808 72-78 for front mount (Kenpro 8135) This setup works well Blue |
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| Author: | marcsvenson [ Wed Jan 18, 2006 10:07 pm ] |
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are these mounts able to be used with a mk2 suzuki gti |
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| Author: | manofaus [ Wed Jan 18, 2006 10:31 pm ] |
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yeah I know but they cost money..... the mini ones are there and they are new!! |
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| Author: | blumin [ Wed Jan 18, 2006 10:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | mounts |
The mounts will fit both Mk1 & Mk2 but not the Mk1 gearbox Do the job properly & don't use "mini" mounts Blue |
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| Author: | manofaus [ Wed Jan 18, 2006 10:49 pm ] |
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what is wrong with mini mounts? I think that the mazda 808 mount has a few short comings actually
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| Author: | manofaus [ Wed Jan 18, 2006 11:20 pm ] |
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this is what the mini mount is like.... 
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| Author: | blumin [ Wed Jan 18, 2006 11:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | mounts |
The mounts I quoted are tried and tested When you said "mini" mount I assumed normal BMC A series mount Blue |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Thu Jan 19, 2006 5:59 am ] |
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Baracade's Starlet conversion has NO engine mounts..... it's mounted solid!!  
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| Author: | 13secmini [ Thu Jan 19, 2006 9:04 am ] |
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can you not use the suzuki mounts?? mine uses the 3 normal toyota mounts 
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| Author: | gzeVan [ Thu Jan 19, 2006 9:35 am ] |
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try to use factory engine mounts for the suzuki, mounts like that mazda when worn can break and the engine will drop, the angle of these are important when fitted and are only really good for rwd conversions. modern mounts will transfer less noise and are much stronger |
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| Author: | manofaus [ Thu Jan 19, 2006 12:39 pm ] |
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the ones that I have a freaking huge and thats why I like the mini engine mounts.. Only used on the engine part, and not the gearbox. |
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| Author: | gzeVan [ Thu Jan 19, 2006 1:56 pm ] |
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yes they are pretty big I searched through the wreckers next door to my workshop to find suitable ones that are smaller. does the suzuki use one at the front and back of the motor and one on the gearbox (like my sirion) if so the mini ones might be ok |
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| Author: | blumin [ Thu Jan 19, 2006 10:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Mounts |
Why don't you listen? The mounts I have used are the best & easiest way to mount the Suzi motor The Laser mount goes on the rear of the block & the Mazda one goes above where the aircon mount attatches, how can it break when it is sandwiched between two plates with the weight of the engine sitting on it Engine mounting plates must be constructed so that if for any reason the mount itself fails the engine cannot fall out of the car, this is an engineering requirement As for BMC mounts they give no rotational or sideways stability & can be only used in the same plane & angle as the original A series engine is mounted It is not worth the time & effort to try & reinvent the wheel If you want to see how it is done PM & I will Email you some photos Blue |
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| Author: | Chris [ Fri Jan 20, 2006 12:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mounts |
I have seen Blumin's conversion(s) and they are the best. As he said, why try and reinvent the wheel? |
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