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hawthorne Wed Nov 19, 2008 8:11 pm

at what point should I be using a tranny strap over my transmission? do stock style mounts tear/move that much? with a 2literish motor is its going to toss the transmission around lots with only stock mounts? also how 'bad' is vibration from a soild mount set up?

Glenn Wed Nov 19, 2008 8:14 pm

Get a Berg mid mount.


hawthorne Wed Nov 19, 2008 8:28 pm

its going on a hammered, bus, so i dont think ill have clearance for one. does that mid mount use stock front and rear mounts?

Glenn Wed Nov 19, 2008 8:30 pm

The Berg mid mount uses stock mounts but it requires tabs to be welded to the frame horns.


Chad1376 Wed Nov 19, 2008 8:52 pm

I have solid mounts in my '64 with a 2110. Even with dynamat and a full interior it's LOUD. I wouldn't suggest it for a street car unless you need something to keep you awake on your commute. I'll be swapping the mounts for something more tame the next time I have the engine out.

vwracerdave Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:03 pm

Get the Gene Berg mid mount. The straps that go over the top are a very cheesy band-aid fix.

I can't say I feel any more vibration with solid mounts, but they are very loud.

smithers Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:06 pm

Hey Glenn why does your mid mount have additional support that are going forward. I have a GB643 that does not have thoes? I asuming you have a either a 5 speed or a bus tranny? I can't tell from the pic.

Hotrodvw Wed Nov 19, 2008 11:13 pm

Berg 5

smithers Wed Nov 19, 2008 11:43 pm

Hotrodvw wrote: Berg 5
NICE 8)



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