project92raddoslc
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Lou Maiuri's SPM FMIC, FX350, CTS K04 Review and Impressions Thread
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Lou Maiuri
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Meguiars and Zymol are amazing.
Lou Maiuri
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Okay, last time asking this question and I will phrase it to get the answer I want.
If I don't want to purchase the full mount kit, which components are necessary for my engine to be planted in the bay.
If I don't want to purchase the full mount kit, which components are necessary for my engine to be planted in the bay.
A_Bowers
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Dont want to go with the whole mount setup, the pendulum/dogbone mount will serve you well.
http://www.drivespm.com/SPM-Pendulum-Mount-p/ch10-560z-pn40-00.htm
BUT, that will over time add more stress and wear to the OEM engine and trans mounts.
I would start saving for the engine and trans mounts.
Lou Maiuri
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Sounds good. I'm just spending a little more on my boost gauge (p3) because I don't want to pay the install fee for the analog gauges and I would like the ability to see codes right on my vent. 0-60 feature is cool too. I'll stick with the pendulum for now and then add on the others soon.
A_Bowers
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Werd. You will like it. Even more so when you add the trans and engine ones.
greasyginzo
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Ive said it before the insert/dogbone mount solution is crap. The stock dogbone will never break and the center bushing has a tendency to crack on the VF version anyway. The insert is complete garbage at the very least you must REPLACE the stock bushing
project92raddoslc
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A conventional boost gauge install really is not difficult. It does take some time a patience but unless the features on the p3 are worth $150 (or whatever the difference is) just grab a buddy and knock it out on a sunday afternoon. It took me a little over an hour to do the NS driver's side vent install.
JT641
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Are you saying replace it with a full mount like the VWR or HPA. Which I'm in agreement with, Already got the HPA mount & I'm going to add the SPM engine & trans mount before I go K04, Both of those mounts are an easy DIY.
HPA
http://www.hpamotorsport.com/mounts.htm
VWR
http://www.goapr.com/products/mounts_vwr_vaga5.html
JT641
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Gotta agree with you on the Boost gauge, I'm getting a column mounted one from Podi- http://www.podi.ca/P1Packages.aspx?CarID=10 As far as the other functions on the P3 go you can get a G-Tech SS or RR http://www.gtechpro.com/ But it's not mounted in the dash so you can use it in other cars, Gonna be gettin one of those also.
greasyginzo
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Yes...and doing the engine and tranny mounts will help but is not needed
Lou Maiuri
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Ginzo, thanks for the information. Are you currently k04 with just the subframe mount?
Lou Maiuri
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Also, will this get rid of the engine sloshing around in the bay or will I need engine mount for that?
Lou Maiuri
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And sorry for the triple post but should I get the red HPA mount for the mildly modified mk6 or the black for the DD mk6?
A_Bowers
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It will help with the rocking back and forth motion......but the whole solidificaition is going to involve all 3 mounts.
Plus adding all three will eliminate most of your excess vibration. I had to wait on my pendulum mount from SPM, and it dropped the NVH some more when added to the motor and trans mount