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From: McAlester, OK
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Has anyone ever delt with Speedway Motors' motor mounts? I'm talking about the tubular ones that bolt or weld to the frame. Mine right now is causing stress to the frame and I was thinking that these could correct that, but I don't want to put them in just so they will be ripped out by my motor. Has anyone heard of them going out due to being weak. I'm making about 300 hp and 400 lbs. of torque tight now, and am striving for about 400 hp and 450 lbs. Think they could handle somethng like this?
Clayton
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From: Littleton, New Hampshire
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Clayton,
I can't speak for Speedway's mount specifically, but in general I think the tube mounts are stonger than individual side mounts because they tie the two mounts together and actually becomes an additional crossmember of sorts. Given a choice between individual mounts or a tube mount, I'd go with a tube if it fits your application. I'm using the Volare suspension, so I dont think I can use a tube mount.
I can't speak for Speedway's mount specifically, but in general I think the tube mounts are stonger than individual side mounts because they tie the two mounts together and actually becomes an additional crossmember of sorts. Given a choice between individual mounts or a tube mount, I'd go with a tube if it fits your application. I'm using the Volare suspension, so I dont think I can use a tube mount.
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From: Hanau Germany
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Clayton,
... I bought a very similar engine x-member from SoCal in Phoenix. That is a solid piece of metal and I trust it would take a lot of HP. However, comparing the two (i.e the picture on the Speedway web site ( http://www.speedwaymotors.com ) and my x-member) I find the one from SoCal to be a bit easier to cut and weld (in fact I did not cut it at all). Guess you can see it at their website ( http://www.vintagepartsaz.com ) as well as in my truck on my web site ( http://www.ford.gmxhome.de ).
... I bought a very similar engine x-member from SoCal in Phoenix. That is a solid piece of metal and I trust it would take a lot of HP. However, comparing the two (i.e the picture on the Speedway web site ( http://www.speedwaymotors.com ) and my x-member) I find the one from SoCal to be a bit easier to cut and weld (in fact I did not cut it at all). Guess you can see it at their website ( http://www.vintagepartsaz.com ) as well as in my truck on my web site ( http://www.ford.gmxhome.de ).
