Motor Mounts

[sammm]

NAY1-39-040 C MOUNT, ENGINE - COMPETITION 2 MIATA ALL 1990-2003 $21.70 ea. Notes: Engine mount is 40% stiffer rubber than stock. Uses two of same part number, one for each side.

NA01-39-040A S MOUNT, ENGINE - STOCK 2 MIATA 1.6, 1.8 1990-97 $35.70 ea. Notes: Stock rubber engine mount.

So what's the benefit in using a stiffer motor mount? Better power transfer since there is less racking? Someone enlighten me! What is the down side?

[POS Racing]

So what's the benefit in using a stiffer motor mount?

Because! It's more better!

I think you may be on to something on the power transfer angle, the only drawback I'd imagine would be more motor vibration sent into the chassis. But I doubt that would be much of an issue.

[Majik]

Here is what I did, drive around with a broken mount for a week or so. It feels like the car is about to fall apart. Then put in the comp mount, it feels like you put a pillow under the motor now!!! Plus at 14 cheaper each, that is quite a bit of savings. I dont notice the vibration at alll.