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2014/07/04 10:26:34 (permalink)
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mk2 rs mounts

Hi guys its finally time to put the engine in the rs and was wondering what engine mounts to use standard (50mm) or something else gold told with abit extra power coming out of her the 50mm mounts tend to flex?
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    Re: mk2 rs mounts 2014/07/04 17:19:43 (permalink)
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    how much extra power are we talking? I use stock mounts on my RS with no issues.
     
     
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    Re: mk2 rs mounts 2014/07/04 19:20:40 (permalink)
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    Cortina 35mm mounts with some alloy spacers are the way to go to stop the flexing of the mounts.  
     
    Its amazing to see how much the engine moves when going at full beans.
     
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    Re: mk2 rs mounts 2014/07/04 21:26:54 (permalink)
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    Unsure on power output but should be up there hopefully donyou just make uo the spacer to 15mm matt to make it back to 50?
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    Re: mk2 rs mounts 2014/07/05 09:03:29 (permalink)
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    Yep, Correct
     
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    Re: mk2 rs mounts 2014/07/05 09:05:33 (permalink)
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    Thanks mate
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    Re: mk2 rs mounts 2014/07/10 11:32:36 (permalink)
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    Do you habe to use the 2 litre 34mm cortina engine mounts or any 34mm ones will do?
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    Re: mk2 rs mounts 2014/07/10 11:45:58 (permalink)
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    Here you go  http://smckaperformance.com.au/shop/engine-mount-35mm-thick-2/
     
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