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Motor and trans mounts - Energy or Prothane?

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Old May 22, 2020 | 01:40 PM
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Motor and trans mounts - Energy or Prothane?

Looking to finally swap my motor mounts, trans mount, and torque arm bushing. What brand poly do you guys recommend for a '85 Trans Am with a mildly built 350 and 700r4 trans AND any tips on swapping the motor mounts with the engine still in?

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Old May 22, 2020 | 03:08 PM
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Car: 86 Imponte Ruiner 450GT, 91 Formula
Engine: 350 Vortec, FIRST TPI, 325 RWHP
Transmission: 700R4 3000 stall.
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Re: Motor and trans mounts - Energy or Prothane?

They are identical. I've used both and there's no difference besides color.

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Old May 22, 2020 | 03:33 PM
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Re: Motor and trans mounts - Energy or Prothane?

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They are identical. I've used both and there's no difference besides color.

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Pictures of the Energy motor mounts show the metal arms are angled where as the Prothane are vertical like the stock rubber ones. I've also heard the Energy trans mount is taller than the Prothane.
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Old May 22, 2020 | 05:26 PM
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Transmission: 700R4 3000 stall.
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Re: Motor and trans mounts - Energy or Prothane?

I didn't have any clearance issues with either one. And didn't notice the difference on the angle either. They both function the same as far as I can tell.

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Old May 23, 2020 | 03:46 PM
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Re: Motor and trans mounts - Energy or Prothane?

Anyone else have any input on this? Looking to order something up during the memorial day sales.
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