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DiCunzolo GEN2 Upgraded Trans Mount Review!

Started by Jordan, April 09, 2019, 08:29:16 PM

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4sfed

I think I got his last set in stock late last week. Sorry, not sorry everyone. :D. VERY much looking forward to getting these installed!


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2015 SHO, GH E30 tune, GH intercooler, 3 bar, SP542's, PPE Cat'd DP's, XDI-35, H&R springs, AD Gen2 mounts
Factory Five Mark III, 2004 Mach I donor (gone)
2003 Mustang Cobra 'vert, 456 rwhp, with mods (gone)
2002 MB C32 AMG (gone)
1997 Cobra 'vert, Vortech'd (gone)

ecoboostsho

Quote from: Jordan on April 10, 2019, 04:01:49 PM
Quote from: ecoboostsho on April 10, 2019, 02:23:16 PM
Is this as easy as it looks?  Jack up the car and just unbolt them one at a time and replace?  No jacking of the actual engine/trans is required or anything?

Just jack up the driver side of the car grab your 15mm wrench and get to going. No need to jack up the trans or anything else other than the car. One is a slight pain due to the downpipes but totally manageable. Second time around took me maybe 5 minutes of actual work with my impact. Zipped 3 of them off and did 1 by hand.
Awesome! Thanks!

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Previous 2011 Tuxedo Black SHO w/PP - 12.89 1/4 Mile

shoNoff

Quote from: 4sfed on April 10, 2019, 06:17:39 PM
I think I got his last set in stock late last week. Sorry, not sorry everyone. :D. VERY much looking forward to getting these installed!


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I'd hate you if it didn't just snow here last night. Looks like another few weeks before track opens.
2013 SHO PP 12.51 @ 110.07 AJP tuned sold
2016 edge sport 13.92 @ 99.4 mph. slow and stock baby mobile

4sfed

Welp!  Got'em on!  Lots more NVH, but these are effectively solid mounts. Haven't had a chance to take a drive yet. I'm looking forward to the feel on the road...


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2015 SHO, GH E30 tune, GH intercooler, 3 bar, SP542's, PPE Cat'd DP's, XDI-35, H&R springs, AD Gen2 mounts
Factory Five Mark III, 2004 Mach I donor (gone)
2003 Mustang Cobra 'vert, 456 rwhp, with mods (gone)
2002 MB C32 AMG (gone)
1997 Cobra 'vert, Vortech'd (gone)

18SHO

Quote from: 4sfed on April 12, 2019, 08:48:56 PM
Welp!  Got'em on!  Lots more NVH, but these are effectively solid mounts. Haven't had a chance to take a drive yet. I'm looking forward to the feel on the road...


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A lot more NVH? Keep us updated
2018 SHO PP factory stock for now
AJPTURBO E30 tune stock plugs .028 gap
5.25.19 12.53 @ 112.96 1.85 60FT 1850 DA 71 F
Best trap 113.61

4sfed

Quote from: 18SHO on April 12, 2019, 09:25:21 PM
Quote from: 4sfed on April 12, 2019, 08:48:56 PM
Welp!  Got'em on!  Lots more NVH, but these are effectively solid mounts. Haven't had a chance to take a drive yet. I'm looking forward to the feel on the road...


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A lot more NVH? Keep us updated
Yeah, it is noticeable. I like it though, I definitely feel more connected to the drivetrain and the car in general.


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2015 SHO, GH E30 tune, GH intercooler, 3 bar, SP542's, PPE Cat'd DP's, XDI-35, H&R springs, AD Gen2 mounts
Factory Five Mark III, 2004 Mach I donor (gone)
2003 Mustang Cobra 'vert, 456 rwhp, with mods (gone)
2002 MB C32 AMG (gone)
1997 Cobra 'vert, Vortech'd (gone)

SHOdded

Coilovers can be used to manage launch issues because of their adjustability.  But there are downsides in terms of cost, labor involved to install, difficulty of installation, AND the inevitable battle between comfort and performance in areas where roads are ROUGH.

Either way you look at it, a vehicle is manufactured with compromises, because it is trying to balance peformance, fuel economy, comfort, and safety.  You can tilt the %ages to your own liking, but there is always something that has to give :D
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

MKS Tom

I will be getting these for my MKS.  I see the knock offs posted on the various Facebook groups already.  They look well below the quality of the original ones. 
2013 Lincoln MKS ecoboost, 70,000 miles.  3 bar map 93 tune (E30 in the future) by both AJP Turbo and Ortiz Performance.  PPE catted down pipes, EPP dual CAI (not yet installed so K&N drop in), .026 gapped SP542, 170 degree thermostat, Dynomax axlebacks, and Power Stop Z23 pads and rotors.

4sfed

Okay, after driving it on city streets and the highway, my verdict is in...I LOVE THEM!

However if you're getting them, you should know that they do add NVH.  But if you close your eyes while the engine is running, from the inside of the car it sounds like a mustang with a quiet Magnaflow exhaust, except there's no drone on the highway.  I love it..AND it's actually no louder on the outside of the vehicle.  It has actually given me a heavier foot...

As for the "feel", again, they're fantastic!  I love the connection to the drivetrain.  If your engine has a miss, you'll most likely know it before you get a warning light.

Another thing I've noticed is that the car no longer rolls [what feels like] 2 or 3 inches after you take your foot off the brake in Park.  It's now more like 1 inch.

If you don't want NVH, these may not be for you....but I love mine!  Thanks Anthony!
2015 SHO, GH E30 tune, GH intercooler, 3 bar, SP542's, PPE Cat'd DP's, XDI-35, H&R springs, AD Gen2 mounts
Factory Five Mark III, 2004 Mach I donor (gone)
2003 Mustang Cobra 'vert, 456 rwhp, with mods (gone)
2002 MB C32 AMG (gone)
1997 Cobra 'vert, Vortech'd (gone)

SHOdded

In case anyone is wondering, the front roll restrictor was eliminated starting sometime in the 2017 MY and the rear was stiffened to compensate.
https://shoforum.com/index.php?threads/torque-struts-am-i-completely-stupid.139205/#post-1508599
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

18SHO

Quote from: SHOdded on April 16, 2019, 10:53:08 AM
In case anyone is wondering, the front roll restrictor was eliminated starting sometime in the 2017 MY and the rear was stiffened to compensate.
https://shoforum.com/index.php?threads/torque-struts-am-i-completely-stupid.139205/#post-1508599


So if my car is a 2018 it came from the factory with a better mount setup? or just the rear mount compared to a front and rear?
2018 SHO PP factory stock for now
AJPTURBO E30 tune stock plugs .028 gap
5.25.19 12.53 @ 112.96 1.85 60FT 1850 DA 71 F
Best trap 113.61

SHOdded

2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

18SHO

2018 SHO PP factory stock for now
AJPTURBO E30 tune stock plugs .028 gap
5.25.19 12.53 @ 112.96 1.85 60FT 1850 DA 71 F
Best trap 113.61

Agentlongwood

Quote from: SHOdded on April 16, 2019, 07:25:52 PM
Better rear mount, and front one deleted.

So does that mean that if you were to use these upgraded mounts, you really only need the rear mount?  If the front one isn't actually needed, maybe it's just adding unnecessary NVH?  And running the upgraded rear alone, gets the benefits of the upgrade with a little less NVH.  Just spitballing here, lol
2014 Lincoln MKS - Sold... And I still miss it sometimes

ecoboostsho

Quote from: Agentlongwood on April 17, 2019, 08:27:39 AM
Quote from: SHOdded on April 16, 2019, 07:25:52 PM
Better rear mount, and front one deleted.

So does that mean that if you were to use these upgraded mounts, you really only need the rear mount?  If the front one isn't actually needed, maybe it's just adding unnecessary NVH?  And running the upgraded rear alone, gets the benefits of the upgrade with a little less NVH.  Just spitballing here, lol
I was wondering something similar however if you just do the newer rear mount and no front I think you will end up with the same situation as the 13-17? I would think you would want to run the new rear and KEEP the front mount in order to stiffen it up more then "stock". Or just go with the new mounts and call it good!

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2013 White SHO w/PP, Gearhead Tuned, 3 Bar, 160T, Plugs...Mess with the Bull and you'll get the Horn. :)
Previous 2011 Tuxedo Black SHO w/PP - 12.89 1/4 Mile