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Posted by 87 coupe (Member # 10919) on :
 
Anyone had this set up
 
Posted by svfreerider87 (Member # 5748) on :
 
might have to run convertible mounts, they're 2 inches lower than standard motor mounts, and as i recall they're preffered because they're sturdier but don't transfer noise and vibration like poly mounts.
 
Posted by 87 coupe (Member # 10919) on :
 
Yeah I was planing on running conv mounts and just trying to get away with a stock hood kinda would like a sleeper look after its painted

[ February 27, 2012, 01:16 AM: Message edited by: 87 coupe ]
 
Posted by svfreerider87 (Member # 5748) on :
 
ya i hear ya, I kept my car all stock wheel wize and hood wize, little did they know i was cam'd aluminum headed and s-trimmed. especially rolling on the ugly 15 inch ten spokes.
 
Posted by 87 coupe (Member # 10919) on :
 
Lol I'll look stock but with a lowering and 18 inch fr 500s I can't stand stock wheels
 
Posted by norcalfiddy (Member # 11207) on :
 
convertible motor mounts are taller. not 2in shorter.
 
Posted by 87 coupe (Member # 10919) on :
 
They do drop ur motor a lil I know that for sure
 
Posted by svfreerider87 (Member # 5748) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by norcalfiddy:
convertible motor mounts are taller. not 2in shorter.
I got convertible mounts from haulinass motorsports that i saw him take out of a drop lx, they dropped my engine 2 inches.had to extend the main vaccum to the brake booster.
 
Posted by norcalfiddy (Member # 11207) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by svfreerider87:
quote:
Originally posted by norcalfiddy:
convertible motor mounts are taller. not 2in shorter.
I got convertible mounts from haulinass motorsports that i saw him take out of a drop lx, they dropped my engine 2 inches.had to extend the main vaccum to the brake booster.
i bought brand new convertible mounts from the autoparts store to raise my motor for header clearance. and it help alot. never heard of vert mounts being lower.

[ February 28, 2012, 12:44 AM: Message edited by: norcalfiddy ]
 
Posted by ItzStock (Member # 9665) on :
 
I think vert mounts drop the motor 3/4 inch.

You can always buy drop mounts.
http://www.teamzmotorsports.net/product_p/tzmmounts.htm
 
Posted by Notch1320 (Member # 2647) on :
 
Is a 1" intake spacer really worth all the hassle? I have seen people blow money on mounts, and a cowl hood including the coast to paint the hood just to clear an intake spacer. Doesn't make sence IMO.
 
Posted by tlcluver21 (Member # 9062) on :
 
Only reason I had to put one on was because I was having some serious clearance issues lol
 
Posted by Notch1320 (Member # 2647) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by tlcluver21:
Only reason I had to put one on was because I was having some serious clearance issues lol
From what tall valve covers?
 
Posted by 87 coupe (Member # 10919) on :
 
I'm running ford racing polished tall valve covers running rockers and gt40 tubular dnt clear valve covers with out a 1 inch spacer and trying to keep my stock hood dnt Wana spend on a cowl hood at the moment and I heard qa1 tubular k-member drops the engine as swell any one done this similar set up.
 
Posted by Greasy (Member # 5258) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 87 coupe:
I'm running ford racing polished tall valve covers running rockers and gt40 tubular dnt clear valve covers with out a 1 inch spacer and trying to keep my stock hood dnt Wana spend on a cowl hood at the moment and I heard qa1 tubular k-member drops the engine as swell any one done this similar set up.
It would be easier/cheaper and an all around better idea to just get different valve covers...
 
Posted by RONIN (Member # 9987) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Notch1320:
Is a 1" intake spacer really worth all the hassle? I have seen people blow money on mounts, and a cowl hood including the coast to paint the hood just to clear an intake spacer. Doesn't make sence IMO.
Lol... my exact thoughts on the topic....
 
Posted by norcalfiddy (Member # 11207) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Greasy:
quote:
Originally posted by 87 coupe:
I'm running ford racing polished tall valve covers running rockers and gt40 tubular dnt clear valve covers with out a 1 inch spacer and trying to keep my stock hood dnt Wana spend on a cowl hood at the moment and I heard qa1 tubular k-member drops the engine as swell any one done this similar set up.
It would be easier/cheaper and an all around better idea to just get different valve covers...
+1, stock height vc will clear 1.6's with the baffle removed..
 
Posted by 87 coupe (Member # 10919) on :
 
I know they clear I like the ford facing polish finish tall covers instead all my motor is the color of the car polish and Chre under the hood
 
Posted by Notch1320 (Member # 2647) on :
 
Save yourself the headache and buy these...

http://www.andersonfordmotorsport.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=227&category_id=142&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=72

They clear everything just fine.
 
Posted by Greasy (Member # 5258) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Notch1320:
Save yourself the headache and buy these...

http://www.andersonfordmotorsport.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=227&category_id=142&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=72

They clear everything just fine.
X2, damn good valve covers.
 
Posted by 87 coupe (Member # 10919) on :
 
Good lookin out Those look real good stock style polish finally good feedback instead of talking smack I'll prob post mine for sale
 




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