Motor Mount and BOV recommendations

[Schmitty]

Ok, I am having a meeting with the CEO (wife) to request clearance to purchase the next 2 mods on my list. Any input on the following 2 items is appreciated.

Motor Mount - I am committed to getting one, but as to which one to get I am not. I want to limit the amount of slack, but not have the car vibrates so bad it leads to an orgasm.
- Here are the 3 candidates....
-- TRZ DogBone
-- CP-e Engine Mount
-- StreetUnit Billet Aluminum Rear Engine Mount

Of those I am leaning toward the CP-e

In a BOV I want something better than the leaky piece of plastic Mazda provided, but I would like to maintain recirc if possible. From what I gather VTA leads to running rich and I would like to avoid issues that might cause. It also must be bolt on.

For BOV we have
-- TurboSmart
-- HKS

 

[mndsm]

You forgot Forge.

 

[Schmitty]

I guess I did forget Forge. I Am leaning toward the TurboSmart, as it offers both VTA and recirc.

 

[dmention7]

But does the turbosmart piece allow you listen to mario collect coins under your hood? Psshhching!

 

[Schmitty]

Well when it comes to that, Forge takes the cake.

 

[Schmitty]

Although getting the Forge would leave enough funds for a test pipe 0.o

 

[Workdawg]

From what I've read on M3F, I'm pretty sure the CP-E motor mount offered up the best stiffness without transferring as much vibration into the cabin. I think those other two made for lots of vibs.

 

[Schmitty]

Well I decided to save some dough and go with the Forge BPV. I also got the CP-e Mount as the reviews on 247 were quite impressive and while I was at it I picked up a test pipe.

 

[WhiteSpy9]

artytime2:
hope I get a chance to hear them sometime!

 

[DrWebster]

I want to limit the amount of slack, but not have the car vibrates so bad it leads to an orgasm.

That's a bad thing?

 

[dirtyd]

Did you go with the full rear mount? Or just the inserts? I bought the inserts and I can definitely tell its a lot stiffer. When I start up the engine, the whole car will have a slight jolt and you can tell there is a little vibration. Not as much as the full mounts such as the dogbone and poly thing-a-ma-bobber.

I went with the Txs Hbov...I haven't had any issues with it. Occasionally I'll get a backfire but I believe its because I'm catless that leads to this. Happens only under hard acceleration, maybe 1 of 10 times? 1 of 20? Not often...

You're going to love your new mods! So exciting! BPV will take you about 3.67 minutes to uninstall and install new one. Have fun!

 

[Schmitty]

That's a bad thing?

I have a lot of female friends that aren't my wife, yeah that could get me in trouble. Plus the interior is black.

Did you go with the full rear mount? Or just the inserts? I bought the inserts and I can definitely tell its a lot stiffer. When I start up the engine, the whole car will have a slight jolt and you can tell there is a little vibration. Not as much as the full mounts such as the dogbone and poly thing-a-ma-bobber.

I went with the full mount. From what I read this one appears to stiffen it up, but still absorb vibes.

I went with the Txs Hbov...I haven't had any issues with it. Occasionally I'll get a backfire but I believe its because I'm catless that leads to this. Happens only under hard acceleration, maybe 1 of 10 times? 1 of 20? Not often...

That or the TS will be what I upgrade to if the Forge leaves me wanting.

You're going to love your new mods! So exciting! BPV will take you about 3.67 minutes to uninstall and install new one. Have fun!

I am a mechanical retard, but I am sure I can get in done in under 4.09m.

 

[keke]

I have the TRZ motor mount, but it's yet to be installed. At my apartment it kinda limits me on what I can work on. I need to find a place to install this yet.

 

[mndsm]

Heh, my apt has no cameras in the garage.... we've done several installs there.

 

[shadyspeed3]

do it in the parking lot all you need is a socket set and some muskles to rotat the motor tranny to slip it in place!

 

[shadyspeed3]

ive got the trz in my car and the first two weeks sucked for vibes and i dont feel it at all anymore!

if you want to see for your self ill show ya at the meet tonight or another sometime.

 

[Young Roids]

http://www.streetunit.com/Turbine_Tech_Front_Engine_Mount_MAZDASPEED_3_p/ttms3fem.htm

This mount looks like a smart move.

 

[Schmitty]

For those of you that care, there was a billing issue (my Amex Card had my old address on it). So that is going to delay things for a week. Oh yeah and the mount is on back order.

 

[Schmitty]

Just got the pipe and BPV delivered today! BPV is in. I was shocked at how much boost it holds now. The sound freaking rules too!

As for the race pipe, I don't own a jack or stands, so I am waiting on a buddy to have a day off work and lend me a hand.

 

[Schmitty]

Got the pipe installed. Man it sounds good at idle. It does seem to have lost some power, but from what I read it takes a few hundred miles for the ECU to re-calibrate.