is it possible to install motor mounts with long tubes on??

chadeberly · 10-02-2009, 12:21 PM

A friend of mine is installing mounts and wants to know if it can be done before he pulls headers. thanks

chadeberly · 10-02-2009, 12:35 PM

please help!!

cobra29svt · 10-02-2009, 01:17 PM

Yes, would be a easier job with headers.

raven154 · 10-02-2009, 02:19 PM

I pulled the headers on mine! I wouldn't even try with them on.

alan2000T/A · 10-02-2009, 04:43 PM

post 3 and 4 directly contradict each other...so which is it? Obviously it would be easier w/ no headers on at all...but how difficult is it really w/ headers on?

jerrad · 10-02-2009, 04:54 PM

Raven has swapped his a couple times so I'm guessing he might have more experience doing it.

lowaggie · 10-02-2009, 04:55 PM

I installed my sphon motor mounts on mine without taking the headers off. It was a total pain in the ass, but I was able to do it in my garage over the course of two days. You just need to drop the starter/ac/alternator to make it just a bit easier.

maxspeed96ct · 10-02-2009, 05:33 PM

I just installed my kooks 2 months ago, and now i plan on installed motor mounts next week.

Im kicking myself in the ass.

But im going to try it with headers on, I think with a good swivel socket combo and some extentions I can get it..
Wish me luck.

Anyone else do it without taking off the headers?

cobra29svt · 10-02-2009, 05:59 PM

Mightymouse has swapped his out a few times with the headers on while making his motor mounts.

raven154 · 10-02-2009, 07:15 PM

Maybe I just like the extra work, but even though it seems like the longer route, removing the headers does make it easier. I dont like to fight things. I've tried to short cut things and not remove stuff and it never works out for me so I dont even try anymore lol It usually ends up costing me more time or money than if I would have done it right the first time.

maxspeed96ct · 10-02-2009, 08:58 PM

here is a sort write up from the other forums...

no long tubes but figured id share it.

maxspeed96ct · 10-14-2009, 08:26 PM

BUMP

anyone have a answer?

can they be installed with long tubes?

I dont see why It would be harder but i didnt get my hands in there yet .

raven154 · 10-14-2009, 09:11 PM

It would be harder because you can remove the cats off the manifolds and have plenty of room to work. The long tubes go all the way down and under the bell housing so there is much less room under there with headers.

maxspeed96ct · 10-15-2009, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by raven154

It would be harder because you can remove the cats off the manifolds and have plenty of room to work. The long tubes go all the way down and under the bell housing so there is much less room under there with headers.

That doesnt make any sence.

Because you dont have to remove the cats from the stock manifold to change out the motor mounts.

almost everyone has done it without touching any thing on the stock headers.

raven154 · 10-15-2009, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by maxspeed96ct

That doesnt make any sence.

Because you dont have to remove the cats from the stock manifold to change out the motor mounts.

almost everyone has done it without touching any thing on the stock headers.

Either way, instead of having one pipe, now you have four that take up much more room than the cat does. Why dont you quit asking and just fucking try it. Best way to learn is hands on. If you cant get them out with the headers on just pull them off! WOW how hard is that?

CTSV_510 · 10-15-2009, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by raven154

Either way, instead of having one pipe, now you have four that take up much more room than the cat does. Why dont you quit asking and just fucking try it. Best way to learn is hands on. If you cant get them out with the headers on just pull them off! WOW how hard is that?

maxspeed96ct · 10-15-2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by raven154

Either way, instead of having one pipe, now you have four that take up much more room than the cat does. Why dont you quit asking and just fucking try it. Best way to learn is hands on. If you cant get them out with the headers on just pull them off! WOW how hard is that?

if the giant stock cat ins't in the way, then why would the pipes be in the way?

Id like info from someone who has done the install . Learning hands on is fun, but If I could get tips and shortcuts from some one who has already done is a big help.

Thats what the forums are for. The share helpfull information with other V owners not for bored assholes like you.

I assume you have never installed headers on the V , Its kind of a pain in the ass. So I'd like to avoid it if possible.

please dont trash this thread anymore unless you have some usefull information.

raven154 · 10-15-2009, 04:25 PM

See everything in my sig? Yeah, I installed it. I have turned every bolt that has been removed from my car. I've had the engine and trans out and in several times. I've changed motor mounts more than once with the engine in and out of the car. I've had the headers off more than once. Motor mounts are a big pain in the ass and I pulled the headers. You can do it however the fuck you want.

Obviously you have never installed motor mounts on the V. Its kind of a pain in the ass and is much easier with the headers removed but I'm sure it can be done. Hey! What a novel idea! Why dont you try it and tell us how it goes since nobody here has done it with headers on! Gotta start somewhere!

maxspeed96ct · 10-15-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by raven154

See everything in my sig? Yeah, I installed it.

^O boy another mikie niiicee

ya your such a big shot, to bad no one cares.

If you know it all then share, instead of posting things like go try it yourself..

We're just looking for a simple answer.
"Do you have to remove longtudes to install motor mounts. "

no one asked what raven thinks

raven154 · 10-16-2009, 05:05 AM

Wow, you are a douche aren't you!