Engine mount recommendations 951
03-02-2024, 01:20 PM
#1
Engine mount recommendations 951
Hi All, I need new engine mounts on my slightly modded 951. I’m looking at the Rennline tunable mounts. Any recommendations on these mounts or any others? Thanks.
03-02-2024, 03:12 PM
#2
Three Wheelin'
I know they are quite expensive, but Genuine Porsche only (unless someone knows the current OEM, it used to be Corteco ~10 years ago).
I would stay away from any sort of stiffer aftermarket mounts unless it is a track-only car. My 951 is pretty much track-spec suspension-wise, but I stick to the Genuine mounts because it still gets used on the street, and I've had issues with the various aftermarket brands failing/collapsing within a year. Cracked oil pickup tubes and fuel rails are often a result of bad or sub-optimal 944 engine mounts (in addition to the balance shafts being mis-timed, etc).
Fill the voids of your factory transmission mount with 3M urethane windshield adhesive (the type that uses a caulking gun), it makes an amazing difference in shift quality for not much money or effort.
I would stay away from any sort of stiffer aftermarket mounts unless it is a track-only car. My 951 is pretty much track-spec suspension-wise, but I stick to the Genuine mounts because it still gets used on the street, and I've had issues with the various aftermarket brands failing/collapsing within a year. Cracked oil pickup tubes and fuel rails are often a result of bad or sub-optimal 944 engine mounts (in addition to the balance shafts being mis-timed, etc).
Fill the voids of your factory transmission mount with 3M urethane windshield adhesive (the type that uses a caulking gun), it makes an amazing difference in shift quality for not much money or effort.
Last edited by Droops83; 03-02-2024 at 03:14 PM.
03-02-2024, 03:19 PM
#3
I know they are quite expensive, but Genuine Porsche only (unless someone knows the current OEM, it used to be Corteco ~10 years ago).
I would stay away from any sort of stiffer aftermarket mounts unless it is a track-only car. My 951 is pretty much track-spec suspension-wise, but I stick to the Genuine mounts because it still gets used on the street, and I've had issues with the various aftermarket brands failing/collapsing within a year. Cracked oil pickup tubes and fuel rails are often a result of bad or sub-optimal 944 engine mounts (in addition to the balance shafts being mis-timed, etc).
Fill the voids of your factory transmission mount with 3M urethane windshield adhesive (the type that uses a caulking gun), it makes an amazing difference in shift quality for not much money or effort.
I would stay away from any sort of stiffer aftermarket mounts unless it is a track-only car. My 951 is pretty much track-spec suspension-wise, but I stick to the Genuine mounts because it still gets used on the street, and I've had issues with the various aftermarket brands failing/collapsing within a year. Cracked oil pickup tubes and fuel rails are often a result of bad or sub-optimal 944 engine mounts (in addition to the balance shafts being mis-timed, etc).
Fill the voids of your factory transmission mount with 3M urethane windshield adhesive (the type that uses a caulking gun), it makes an amazing difference in shift quality for not much money or effort.
03-03-2024, 12:39 PM
#4
Rennlist Member
I tried cheap aftermarket rubber mounts and they split within a year. Plus the vibration sucked.
I did a lot of reading on fluid filled or hydraulic oem mounts. Turned out there was a lot of science/engineering behind hydraulic mounts. Made me feel better about spending big bucks on them.
https://transgold.com.au/hydraulic-engine-mount-work/
Definitely not cheap, but if you care about vibration OEM is the only way to go. Track car is another story, I have a pair of Lindsey gold mounts I want to sell if you’re interested.
I did a lot of reading on fluid filled or hydraulic oem mounts. Turned out there was a lot of science/engineering behind hydraulic mounts. Made me feel better about spending big bucks on them.
https://transgold.com.au/hydraulic-engine-mount-work/
Definitely not cheap, but if you care about vibration OEM is the only way to go. Track car is another story, I have a pair of Lindsey gold mounts I want to sell if you’re interested.
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