Engine mount question, volare

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Dec 20, 2020 | 03:01 PM

jstandle

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Engine mount question, volare

Hey All,

I'm working on the motor mounts for my Volare equipped F-100. I'm building them out of 1-3/4 .120 wall hrew tube, same that I use for roll cages. My question is about the drivers side, below is what I have so far but I'm wondering if I should also tie that side in to the frame? I have a tendency to over build things so I don't want to get carried away. I'm running a 1990 Mustang 5.0 and will only be shooting for 300-350 HP tops, nothing crazy.

This is what I was thinking of adding, but don't want to clutter up things and way over build them;

Thanks,
Jordan

Dec 20, 2020 | 03:44 PM

Last chance 53

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I do not think you need anything, Torque is going to be lifting that side and pushing down on the other side. Is the passenger side just welded to the boxing plate?

Dec 20, 2020 | 03:57 PM

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what last chance said... it gets crowded over there on the drivers side, think about exhaust manifolds or headers.. I think what you have is good

Dec 20, 2020 | 04:12 PM

55Pickup390

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My two cents

It appears to me adding the extra support would make accessing the steering box for repair or replacement very difficult if not impossible.

Not worth the grief.

Dec 20, 2020 | 04:25 PM

jstandle

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Last chance 53

I do not think you need anything, Torque is going to be lifting that side and pushing down on the other side. Is the passenger side just welded to the boxing plate?

Thanks! Yes it's welded only to the boxing plate which is 3/8". I thought about adding a gusset on that side also, but again, how must is reasonably needed.

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Originally Posted by jniolon

what last chance said... it gets crowded over there on the drivers side, think about exhaust manifolds or headers.. I think what you have is good

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Originally Posted by 55Pickup390

It appears to me adding the extra support would make accessing the steering box for repair or replacement very difficult if not impossible.

Not worth the grief.

Thanks for the input! That's what I was thinking. I "could" get the steering box out I think after I added that other tube but it would be a hassle. My Dad walked in and said "heck, you could drop a D8 on that and not hurt it" lol

Here is what it looks like with the engine mounted;