Solids on a n/a ATX - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

Jancas02 · 06-17-2008, 07:40 PM

I was wondering if anyone had installed solid mounts on an auto trans. Just curious if they caused anything abnormalities. I have a mildly built auto and was just wondering if I should worry about anything breaking. The vibrations are not an issue since I drove darksurfr car and honestly it felt badass.

Maximal · 06-23-2008, 07:33 AM

I know there are a few auto's running them and I at least haven't heard of any complaints. I don't see any reason they would cause issues on an Auto.

Terry

Alex3000GT · 06-23-2008, 08:46 PM

My G/F has had solids on her ATX for the past 10,000 miles.

No problems!

LiL Jon · 06-23-2008, 09:00 PM

i have solids on mine... but I have N/A MTX, I have absolutely no issues, I don't see why the ATX would be any different

side note, It makes a hell of a difference having those solids on

Jancas02 · 06-24-2008, 10:00 AM

Thanks for all the replys, I will be getting the solids soon and will be posting my thoughts. I can't wait for these since my motors mounts are completely shot and banging on my hood and firewall

IronFish · 06-26-2008, 02:14 AM

I have had the solid mounts for 4+ years now. Never any issues. Everyone always told me they would cause damage or the drive would be intolerable due to the extra vibrations felt in the car. I have never thought the extra vibration was that bad.

Jancas02 · 06-26-2008, 09:21 AM

Terry got the mounts! Thanks!

My mechanic said he will charge me $200 to install the mounts is that a good deal?

Maximal · 06-26-2008, 09:32 AM

It's a piece of cake on an NA. Go buy a socket set and a long 3' extension and you'll be able to crack it out in an afternoon. Only tricky part is getting them to line up correctly and that just takes some patience.

Jancas02 · 06-27-2008, 03:29 PM

Alright so the install wasn't that bad. The side mounts came out fairly quick and the front mount was a little pain in the ass because my car is cali spec and the precat was in the way of two bolts. The pin on the front mount had to be cut because the pre cat was in the way and didnt allow enough room to pull it out, so instead of taking the precat out we just cut the bolt and replaced it. The rear was easy we just had to take the heat shield in order to pull the stock mount out. The install was done in 5 hours which included a trip to lowes to get a new bolt and washer, probaly could of done it quicker but we where taking our time cleaning the bolts and what not. Also we didnt have issues with things lining up we just installed the sides first and the front and rear just installed without any issues.

As far as my personal feelings on the mounts. I like how they felt on acceleration but they might cause more vibrations than I desired. Scott agree that they vibrated my car way more than his stealth TT. My guess is that its because I have an auto trans. When I'm idling it shakes like crazy and creates this muffled sound in the cabin but when I put it in neutral its less harsh, almost feels like his TT. Also theres a whinning noise during acceleration and it also sounds like I have an exhaust (Im 100% stock). The mounts are great well built, but I was just not expecting all these extra noises and vibrations(assume it was going to be like the TT that I test drove with solids)so Im no too happy but not too sad...lol I'll probaly just get use to it.

Stealthee · 06-27-2008, 06:43 PM

Bump your idle up a touch. I guarantee it will cure some of your issues.

I've had Terry's solids for almost a year now. Still love them.

06-17-2008, 07:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jancas02 Pearl White 3kGT Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: EXIT 145, NJ Trader Rating: (5)	Solids on a n/a ATX I was wondering if anyone had installed solid mounts on an auto trans. Just curious if they caused anything abnormalities. I have a mildly built auto and was just wondering if I should worry about anything breaking. The vibrations are not an issue since I drove darksurfr car and honestly it felt badass. __________________ Green '93 3k - sold

06-23-2008, 07:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
Maximal Supporting Vendor Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Painted Post, NY Drives: '91 Stealth "ES" Trader Rating: (180)	Re: Solids on a n/a ATX I know there are a few auto's running them and I at least haven't heard of any complaints. I don't see any reason they would cause issues on an Auto. Terry __________________

06-23-2008, 08:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Alex3000GT Engineering Student Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wheatfield, Indiana Drives: 92 3000gt base Trader Rating: (12)	Re: Solids on a n/a ATX My G/F has had solids on her ATX for the past 10,000 miles. No problems! __________________ NG06 - DOHC NA - ATX --- 16.6 --- 85 MPH NG07 - DOHC NA - MTX --- 15.7 --- 89 MPH 7.78 sec 0-60 3,044 lbs w/out driver 1992 3000GT 1991 Stealth

06-23-2008, 09:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
LiL Jon 3/S Junkie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kato Drives: it like i stole it Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Solids on a n/a ATX i have solids on mine... but I have N/A MTX, I have absolutely no issues, I don't see why the ATX would be any different side note, It makes a hell of a difference having those solids on __________________ Kutani Red Pearl 1991 Dodge Stealth R/T #9 of 15 Identical... #73 of 265 Kutani Red Pearl 1994 Dodge Stealth R/T Luxury - Spun Bearing Aug '07 - Out Life Begins At 100+ MPH Get In... Sit Down... Shut Up... Hang On... No Limits Racing

06-24-2008, 10:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jancas02 Pearl White 3kGT Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: EXIT 145, NJ Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Solids on a n/a ATX Thanks for all the replys, I will be getting the solids soon and will be posting my thoughts. I can't wait for these since my motors mounts are completely shot and banging on my hood and firewall

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06-26-2008, 02:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
IronFish Q-Bert Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rockford IL Drives: 1991 3000GT SL Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Solids on a n/a ATX I have had the solid mounts for 4+ years now. Never any issues. Everyone always told me they would cause damage or the drive would be intolerable due to the extra vibrations felt in the car. I have never thought the extra vibration was that bad. __________________ 1991 3000GT SL ENGINE: 3.1L (bored .030), wiseco forged pistons, rebuilt heads with 5 angle valve job and '99 lifters, fidanza cam gears, webcams street-grind cams, Precision Turbo 525cc injectors, ported upper and lower intake plenum, UDP, 3KGT full length headers, 3KGT downpipe, test pipe, flowmaster 42 series, KN air filter with intake pipe, Maximal solid motor mounts, SAFC II, RIPP SDS (uninstalled) SUSPENSION: 3sx front and rear strut bars, Addco front and rear sway bars, Tein Coilover system BRAKES: Stillen brake pads, Stillen cross drilled rotors, 3sx SS brake lines, TRANNY: Complete Rebuild by IPT, ElectroMatic Shift Box, 3200 stall Torque Converter, IPT valve body w/shift kit, alto end clutch, Kormex LSD EXTERIOR: 17x8 Chrome Eagle 077s wrapped in Toyo Proxes, clear corner front turn signals

06-26-2008, 09:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jancas02 Pearl White 3kGT Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: EXIT 145, NJ Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Solids on a n/a ATX Terry got the mounts! Thanks! My mechanic said he will charge me $200 to install the mounts is that a good deal?

06-26-2008, 09:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
Maximal Supporting Vendor Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Painted Post, NY Drives: '91 Stealth "ES" Trader Rating: (180)	Re: Solids on a n/a ATX It's a piece of cake on an NA. Go buy a socket set and a long 3' extension and you'll be able to crack it out in an afternoon. Only tricky part is getting them to line up correctly and that just takes some patience.

06-27-2008, 03:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jancas02 Pearl White 3kGT Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: EXIT 145, NJ Trader Rating: (5)	Re: Solids on a n/a ATX Alright so the install wasn't that bad. The side mounts came out fairly quick and the front mount was a little pain in the ass because my car is cali spec and the precat was in the way of two bolts. The pin on the front mount had to be cut because the pre cat was in the way and didnt allow enough room to pull it out, so instead of taking the precat out we just cut the bolt and replaced it. The rear was easy we just had to take the heat shield in order to pull the stock mount out. The install was done in 5 hours which included a trip to lowes to get a new bolt and washer, probaly could of done it quicker but we where taking our time cleaning the bolts and what not. Also we didnt have issues with things lining up we just installed the sides first and the front and rear just installed without any issues. As far as my personal feelings on the mounts. I like how they felt on acceleration but they might cause more vibrations than I desired. Scott agree that they vibrated my car way more than his stealth TT. My guess is that its because I have an auto trans. When I'm idling it shakes like crazy and creates this muffled sound in the cabin but when I put it in neutral its less harsh, almost feels like his TT. Also theres a whinning noise during acceleration and it also sounds like I have an exhaust (Im 100% stock). The mounts are great well built, but I was just not expecting all these extra noises and vibrations(assume it was going to be like the TT that I test drove with solids)so Im no too happy but not too sad...lol I'll probaly just get use to it.

06-27-2008, 06:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
Stealthee Damage Control Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: 1 hr south of Pitt Drives: 1994 Stealth Trader Rating: (77)	Re: Solids on a n/a ATX Bump your idle up a touch. I guarantee it will cure some of your issues. I've had Terry's solids for almost a year now. Still love them. __________________ Kbizzle [11:25 P.M.]: my ass is really sore Kbizzle [11:25 P.M.]: this is most displeasing