transmission mount/bushing, which brand?
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From: PA
Car: 1996 Camaro, 1985 Camaro
Engine: 3.8, 3.4
Transmission: WC T5, 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.23(?), 3.42
transmission mount/bushing, which brand?
Basically I am replacing the trans mount/bushing and have heard that the aftermarket poly ones can cause misalignment in the drivetrain by raising the tailshaft of the transmission higher than it sits with stock mounts.
I know that spohn makes one that doesn't cause this issue, but it is a little more expensive, and I would have to pay shipping to get bushings/mounts from 2 different places, as I am getting the rest from summit.
I am wondering if the ~21$ prothane or energy suspension ones are any good or if I should avoid them.
I know that spohn makes one that doesn't cause this issue, but it is a little more expensive, and I would have to pay shipping to get bushings/mounts from 2 different places, as I am getting the rest from summit.
I am wondering if the ~21$ prothane or energy suspension ones are any good or if I should avoid them.
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From: Central FL
Car: 91 Camaro
Engine: 3.1...not hardly stock
Transmission: 700r4....not stock either
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: transmission mount/bushing, which brand?
i've got the energy suspension mount on my car...haven't had any problems. i did have to grind the bold hole in the crossmember out some. but, wasn't a big deal..
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From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: transmission mount/bushing, which brand?
Basically I am replacing the trans mount/bushing and have heard that the aftermarket poly ones can cause misalignment in the drivetrain by raising the tailshaft of the transmission higher than it sits with stock mounts.
I know that spohn makes one that doesn't cause this issue, but it is a little more expensive, and I would have to pay shipping to get bushings/mounts from 2 different places, as I am getting the rest from summit.
I am wondering if the ~21$ prothane or energy suspension ones are any good or if I should avoid them.
I know that spohn makes one that doesn't cause this issue, but it is a little more expensive, and I would have to pay shipping to get bushings/mounts from 2 different places, as I am getting the rest from summit.
I am wondering if the ~21$ prothane or energy suspension ones are any good or if I should avoid them.
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tran...ison-pics.html
BTW, both the ES and Prothane mount required that I enlarge the mount hole a bit (this was on my UMI T-5 cross member, but I've read that enlarging the hole is a common problem even on OE mounts. Note AM91's experience).
JamesC
Last edited by JamesC; Sep 2, 2010 at 08:20 AM.
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