Even though your car runs a powerful combustion engine, as you race along, you likely experience the bumps and vibrations of the road more than anything that is coming from under the hood. So, even though millions of tiny explosions occur in your engine, why don't you feel it?
The answer is motor mounts, also known as engine mounts, which are the part of the vehicle that holds the motor in position.
All vehicles have multiple motor mounts to stabilize the engine and keep other components from being damaged by the engine. These mounts also absorb vibration coming from the motor, which is why you and your passengers have a much more comfortable ride.
Most vehicles have two to four motor mounts. The number depends on the make, model, and year of the car or truck. The size of the mounts and the motor's stability also play a role in determining how many mounts are necessary to support the engine fully.
The motor mounts location are near the engine because every engine mount connects to the vehicle in two places—the motor and the car frame. When you look closely, you might find an additional mount close to the transmission. The transmission mount is different from a motor mount and designed to maintain transmission alignment even as it shifts gears and torque levels. G Force carries a variety of transmission mounts for your projects. You can find out more about What is a Transmission Mount in our related blog article.
A bad motor mount can result in significant damage to your vehicle. Faulty motor mount symptoms include—
Motor mounts are engineered to last many years or at least 60,000 miles. Depending on driving conditions, they may even last the life of the car. G Force customers typically purchase motor mounts when they are completing an engine swap.
Even so, recognizing the signs of motor mount failure can save you a lot of damage to your vehicle. These signs include clangs, bangs, and other noises coming from the motor and unusual vibrations that the driver and the passengers notice. These sounds may become more noticeable with increased speed and as demand on the engine increase (torque).
There are various types of motor mounts. Basically, metal plates with a rubber block are attached to the car's body and the engine. These plates act as an insulator to absorb the impact of engine combustion. The mounts isolate the car's passengers and prevent them from feeling the vibrations and noise coming from the engine. Otherwise, riding in any vehicle would be very uncomfortable.
There are many types of Motor Mounts in your vehicle, depending on your car's make, model, and year.
Choose G Force Motor Mounts to absorb better the powerful vibrations encountered by muscle car and race car drivers. Our Motor Mount prices range from as low as $99.95 to $799.00 for adapter kits that include engine mounts, headers, manifold gaskets, engine lift plates, and bolts for a 1984-1995 or 1996-2004 Mustang to SBC swap.
Ford Focus Motor Mount – GF-MM-FOCUS-REAR
In addition, G Force has bundled their motor mounts with other adapters and accessories. See our Motor Mount Collection for more information. Plus, you can learn more about our SBC to Mustang Motor Mount Adapter by watching our video.
1963-1982 GM Motor Mounts SBC, BBC – GF-GM-EMM
1973-1987 Cummins 6BT to Chevy Motor Mount – GF-C-MM
If you're swapping a different motor into your vehicle, new motor mounts are most certainly something to consider. They are vital to minimizing distracting, uncomfortable, and potentially damaging engine vibrations.
