Any one change their own motor mounts?

[V10 ACR]

I have a lift and I can get to the mounts easy enough. But I don't have a hoist. Can I lift the motor from underneath (thinking 2x10 under the oil pan and a sissor lift) safely, or will I break something? Any other way for the minor lift needed to swap the mounts? Are there any heavy duty mounts so I don't have to do this again? Thanks for any and all advice.

 

[Ulysses]

Don't lift by the oil pan. Haven't changed one on the Viper, but I definitely know from experience that lifting by the oil pan is bad.

 

[Dave's Big Brakes]

Hey Kurt,

Woodhouse has some custom engine mounts, give them a call.

Are you coming to the Xmas party on the 10th?

Dave

 

[ruckdr]

Dave,
What do you mean "custom" engine mounts? Something made from a material other than sponge rubber. I replaced mine a couple years ago, and at the time was looking for a "HARD" rubber or neoprene material, but nothing was available.

Later,

 

[V10 ACR]

Dave,
While I was away I missed two Chargers home games. I have great seats for Denver on the 10th and football trumps the Viper party (this year at least).

Kurt

 

[V10 ACR]

These are the Woodhouse mounts

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http://cart.woodhouse.com/scripts/prodView.asp?sid=5f7hr3bs8j578bv99&idproduct=206

$200 more than the stock mount.

 

[ruckdr]

V10ACR,
Yes, thanks, I went to the site, and noticed the price, but did not see what the material is??

Later,

 

[ILLSMOQ]

more mounts info

 

[ViperRay]

I am having the urethane motor mounts and the trans mounts installed by Woodhouse as we speak on my GTS.
I'll see the difference (I hope) when I get the car back to the track in the spring.

 

[Camfab]

Wow I must be getting old! I changed my mounts last year and now youv'e got me baffled. I could swear I lifted it from the pan. I do have a cherry picker and a lift, but if I'm not mistaken Dan Craigin told me it was okay to lift it at the pan as youv'e described. Give him a call. You will have to disconnect the factory headers if youv'e still got them. The factory v-band connectors may or may not seal after you pull them apart. I haven't used the urethane mounts on the Viper, but had them on my Camaro. They are nice but will certainly transmit more vibration in the car. I also had solid motor/tranny mounts, they are great at loosening every fastener in the car. Good Luck

 

[ROGUE]

The cast aluminum pan on these motors is MORE than strong enough to support the motor if you put something big like a 2x6 between it and the jack.

If you guys want the cats ass, hit up Paolo Castellano for some kickass solid motor mounts and end all the future issues.