[Leesfer]

I did this mod over the weekend while I had my car up on a lift. The shifts feel better and the engine doesn't rock anymore but the problem is I have a terrible metal grinding sound coming from the engine bay now.

It only happens if I am in gear and rolling (without hitting the gas) at low to medium speeds. Under power while accelerating there is no sound at all and all is well.

Anyone have any idea what I couldv'e fucked up?

 

[MisterNuts]

Make sure it's all tight. This is why I went with UHMW (later nylatron) between the x-member and the chassis, to avoid any metal-on-metal noises.

 

[Leesfer]

I will probably go back and add some sort of poly washer, the metal on metal noises are just too much

 

[mean05ser]

Just did this little improvement I cant tell the motor does not move that much worth the 20 in lol.

 

[rounders2010]

there was a guy on here about 6 months or more ago selling teflon spacers that he made and sold for 5-6 bucks.

it works a lot better then washers...

 

[MisterNuts]

there was a guy on here about 6 months or more ago selling teflon spacers that he made and sold for 5-6 bucks.

it works a lot better then washers...

I believe that was Rob, and they spacers were made of UHMW. You can buy a sheet yourself and with a hole saw make a bunch of sets for fairly cheap.

 

[RedSpecV20]

I just did this mod today...and it feels alot better :biggrin: oh and dont worry u can loosen the front 2 bolts..take one of them out and take it to the home depot to find the size which is in fact a 3/4 washer. You can still drive ur car around without one bolt..its fine, i did it. I needed 3 in the front for each of the 2 bolts...and 4 in the rear for each bolt. Feels great

 

[shifty]

Just did this mod can feel the improvement when shifting and I used 3 in the front for each bolt and 4 per bolt for the rear

 

[formerHonda]

Its a really good mod. Effective and cheap. What else can ya ask for?

 

[thesammythecurse]

Its a really good mod. Effective and cheap. What else can ya ask for?

A pony. Lol

 

[soulplane]

Ima definetly try this mod

 

[mot19]

I did it with my MMI's. Nomo hoppin

 

[MisterNuts]

I did it with my MMI's. Nomo hoppin

Have you tested them at a drag strip by chance?

 

[formerHonda]

Come next week I'll have $4 wheel hop mod, mmi, and 2j alk. Me and Sammy are hitting the 1/8 mile in a few Karl. We'll let ya know.

 

[03 se-r spec-v]

I'm doing this mod today and I was wondering if I need to support anything when I take the bolts out if the crossmemeber? Thanks

 

[MisterNuts]

I'm doing this mod today and I was wondering if I need to support anything when I take the bolts out if the crossmemeber? Thanks

The tranny/side mounts will hold the motor up, but you can always use a jack to move the crossmember up when re-installing the bolts. Ideally, you will only be removing two bolts at a time so it shouldn't be an issue.

 

[03 se-r spec-v]

Alrighty thanks. And I no I need 3/4" washers but should I get bigger or smaller 3/4" washers?

 

[BudgetPhoenix]

Alrighty thanks. And I no I need 3/4" washers but should I get bigger or smaller 3/4" washers?

bigger imo the stress will be distributed better

 

[03 se-r spec-v]

Definitely worth the 6 buxs and the 25 minutes to do this!

 

[Patric]

I was gonna do this while installing my MMI's but I need to invest in a breaker bar first. My 3/8th in ratchet can't deal with 9 years worth of rust. I might wait now and get an UHMW sheet first.