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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 10:56 AM
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tranny poly mount worth it

im debating weather or not to get a poly tranny mount... ive heard that it causes some issues... what kind of issues are there with this.... i have a probuilt 700r4 thats shifts really hard when you give it alot of gas and i have a freshly built hotcammed 355tpi and i dont think the stock rubber will hold up..... what are the pros and cons of using a poly mount... thanks in advance...
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 12:35 PM
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Engine: 305 tpi
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Re: tranny poly mount worth it

A poly trans mount will bring out any vibrations you have in your driveline, but a well running car shouldnt have any vibrations. so i see no downside, and i have one installed.
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Old Sep 27, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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Re: tranny poly mount worth it

im with ATX, i felt a difference with a poly mount for sure....but they are a far more secure way to go, especially in a performance environment

i've broken more than a couple rubber ones myself before i went poly and i wont go back
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 05:18 PM
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Re: tranny poly mount worth it

me three. Also, the poly version has an internal steel interlock, it can't separate like the stock rubber ones always do. While you're at it, do the poly torque arm bushing. It's a bit of hassle, but I'm glad I did mine.
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 05:42 PM
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Engine: 305 SBC
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Re: tranny poly mount worth it

I used the stock mount on my GTA but I strapped with two long hose clamps I got at Home Depot. Just wrapped them around the mount. It works like a normal mount except the two straps keep it from breaking. Same idea as a hold down chain protecting a rubber motor mount. Works great. Cost maybe 3 bucks.
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