GA16DE prothane motor mounts

2dr_Sentra · Aug 11th, 2007, 02:35 AM

Yes it can be done and yeah shes dirty.

Passenger-

Rear is hard to see but its there along with my ES shifterbushing (its black)

Front-

Tranny-

nissannx · Aug 11th, 2007, 08:00 AM

Wow, you did my homework for me. I've got Prothanes on the way! I'd appreciate tips, suggestions etc. as I'll be following in your steps soon.

2dr_Sentra · Aug 12th, 2007, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by nissannx

Wow, you did my homework for me. I've got Prothanes on the way! I'd appreciate tips, suggestions etc. as I'll be following in your steps soon.

Thanks.

KRamone27 · Aug 18th, 2007, 05:26 PM

what's the advantage of prothane motor mounts over stock mounts?

nissannx · Aug 18th, 2007, 05:57 PM

Pro: Reduces flex, replaces a 15 year old worn out part.
Con: increases vibration.

dragontoy22r · Aug 18th, 2007, 08:03 PM

So I'm looking at this page:
http://gofastdepot.com/myProducts.cfm?parentcategoryid=19030%7CSR20&Categ oryID=19031|Engine
and I notice that there are 4 motor mount inserts listed for the SR20 which is what you said you used. There are only 3 listed for the GA16?! My wife took my car so I can't go out and distinguish which application would work, but what do you think? I have the GA w/MT, btw.

2dr_Sentra · Aug 19th, 2007, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by KRamone27

what's the advantage of prothane motor mounts over stock mounts?

Everything.

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Originally Posted by nissannx

Pro: Reduces flex, replaces a 15 year old worn out part.
Con: increases vibration.

There are no cons. Increases vibration a little. But less wheel hop, less movement, soild prothane mounts not little crappy rubber ones that flex and allow lots of movement.

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Originally Posted by dragontoy22r

So I'm looking at this page:
and I notice that there are 4 motor mount inserts listed for the SR20 which is what you said you used. There are only 3 listed for the GA16?! My wife took my car so I can't go out and distinguish which application would work, but what do you think? I have the GA w/MT, btw.

All of them fit. The car that is shown in the pics is my 91' its a MT GA16DE also.

dragontoy22r · Aug 19th, 2007, 01:27 AM

So are there 4 bushings on our cars or 3? Are you recommending the SR20 kit?

2dr_Sentra · Aug 19th, 2007, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by dragontoy22r

So are there 4 bushings on our cars or 3? Are you recommending the SR20 kit?

Theres 4 motor mounts.

KRamone27 · Aug 19th, 2007, 09:36 AM

So I can pretty much expect a smoother ride with the prothanes then? Are they easy to install. I was also looking at coil over struts but I have the same question about them which is what's the advantage of them over stock? I've learned that there are the manual adjustment ones and the ones that are adjusted with a computer chip installed in your car.

2dr_Sentra · Aug 19th, 2007, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by KRamone27

So I can pretty much expect a smoother ride with the prothanes then? Are they easy to install. I was also looking at coil over struts but I have the same question about them which is what's the advantage of them over stock? I've learned that there are the manual adjustment ones and the ones that are adjusted with a computer chip installed in your car.

Installing these are is not for beginners.

KRamone27 · Aug 19th, 2007, 10:57 AM

What the mounts or the shocks? About how much could I expect to pay if I had them installed?

2dr_Sentra · Aug 19th, 2007, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by KRamone27

What the mounts or the shocks? About how much could I expect to pay if I had them installed?

This thread has nothing to do with coilover setups post in the suspension part of the forum for that. The prothanes are not for beginners. The motor mounts i used are not exactly made for this motor.

KRamone27 · Aug 19th, 2007, 05:51 PM

Just because I've never dealt with prothane motor mounts doesn't mean that I'm a beginner. And why wouldn't they be for beginners anyway? Are there certain modifications that need to made to them to install?

2dr_Sentra · Aug 19th, 2007, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by KRamone27

Just because I've never dealt with prothane motor mounts doesn't mean that I'm a beginner. And why wouldn't they be for beginners anyway? Are there certain modifications that need to made to them to install?

Well, theres many steps involved. The easiest one is the front motor mount. I recommend doing them one at a time. It involves pressing out the old rubber motor mount... leaving the metal casing of the mount still intact. Then using some sort of lubricant inside the motor mount and the prothane mount itself. Then pressing the new motor mount insert in. Yeah it sounds easy but trust me its not. Either pay a machine shop to press out the stock mounts or you can remove them yourself as i did. With a hammer, chisel, hacksaw, and a vise. Last but not least DONT forget to support the motor with jack stands before removing any motor mounts. When you remove them you may need to re aline the motor mount cause the motor will flex and move when removing them.

Here is basically the same idea i found it on DSMtalk or some DSM site. This is exactly what i did. I didnt take any pics though.