Motor Mounts

[radnate]

How much of an improvement does new motor mounts really give? DO i need to replace both, if not which would be the better of the two to replace? Will i need an engine hoist inorder to change? Thanx

[Robbie1]

I would change both.
A hoist would be nice, but is not needed.
The diffenence is noticable. It seems like you are quicker and more resonsive when you push the gas

[radnate]

I have limited tools, i won't need to lift th engine or anything like that?

[jmoneydtb]

you have quicker response from the motor because w/ less engine roll there is better power delivery to tires and you may need an engine lift but could probably just do it w/ a good floor jack placed correctly under the motor (not on the oil pan) and do one motor mount at a time

[Robbie1]

hey jmoneydtb,
What do you think of the t3/t4 turbos?
Are you gonna do your internals first?

[jmoneydtb]

well...they are really good turbos from what i hear. i want to do a little more research on them...from what i understand about them currently though is that almost anything can spool them up and they are good for crazy amounts of power. the turbo kit that i have found comes able to bolt on and go w/o having to do internals as long as you only run from 5-7psi. but even if i get that turbo kit before i do the internals i will eventually do a rebuild to make the my motor hold a lot more boost say about 16-18psi. but that would be in the far future...im thinking i must just get another car and use the sunfire as a beater cause its having some issues right now, but i may also build it just to see what i can get out of it. see if i can get a magazine right up or something...lmao! i think its fun to build motors and see how well you can make them perform.

[radnate]

can one be done then the other without support?

[jmoneydtb]

i wouldnt risk it

[Robbie1]

Originally Posted by jmoneydtb

well...they are really good turbos from what i hear. i want to do a little more research on them...from what i understand about them currently though is that almost anything can spool them up and they are good for crazy amounts of power. the turbo kit that i have found comes able to bolt on and go w/o having to do internals as long as you only run from 5-7psi. but even if i get that turbo kit before i do the internals i will eventually do a rebuild to make the my motor hold a lot more boost say about 16-18psi. but that would be in the far future...im thinking i must just get another car and use the sunfire as a beater cause its having some issues right now, but i may also build it just to see what i can get out of it. see if i can get a magazine right up or something...lmao! i think its fun to build motors and see how well you can make them perform.

I think that the power you would be able to get out of a 2.4 would be in around 300. Did some figuring this weekend.
Now will the rest of the car be able to hold up?

[jmoneydtb]

well...i really wouldnt trust the internals too far w/ boost is the only thing...and you may want the extra strength motor mounts at least to be able to deliver a lot more power. and id definately drop it and put it on some rims and yokohama avs 100s or scorcers. also you would prolly want to use a sunfire w/ a manual transmission. but sometimes you gotta work with what youve got.

[Robbie1]

Originally Posted by jmoneydtb

well...i really wouldnt trust the internals too far w/ boost is the only thing...and you may want the extra strength motor mounts at least to be able to deliver a lot more power. and id definately drop it and put it on some rims and yokohama avs 100s or scorcers. also you would prolly want to use a sunfire w/ a manual transmission. but sometimes you gotta work with what youve got.

My car has the 5spd.
Auto's are crap. Why buy a sporty car and miss out on all the shifting?

[jmoneydtb]

well...i didnt really buy the car, it was giving to me by my sister who had just gotten a new car and my car had just died and i didnt have the money at the time to fix it or buy my own car so...i got stuck w/ an auto.

[Robbie1]

Thats rough.
I test drove one before I bought mine and it was crap.
Better than walking though!

[jmoneydtb]

true

[Robbie1]

Did you notice a big difference with the 2" exhaust and CAI?
The supra sounds like a fun ride. A buddy of mine had a stock one and it went like stink!