mk4 89+ Motor mounts question

[ask92]

So currently im using pre 89 square brackets with the pre 89 square rubber mounts in a 89 chassis. I can obviously feel the engine is not set 100% and would like to change them out before i hurt the drive train or exhaust.. My question is, to use mk4 motor mounts, do i need to get 89+ brackets? Or mk4 brackets? Or will the mounts simply bolt onto the pre89 brackets? Thank you.

 

[Flateric]

I'm not totally sure that you can use MKIV mounts with your setup at all actually. The reason I am able to use them is because I'm 2JZ. They may be too tall for your application.

 

[toyotanos]

I am successfully using mk4 mounts in my 91 with 89+ brackets. Not sure if anything else would work. Noteworthy, the engine becomes much more stable in the bay, but it a bi*** to install.

 

[ask92]

what year mk4? From what ive read 97+ are different? Also can anyone confirm if i can or cant use pre 89 or mk4 brackets?

 

[toyotanos]

Give me a little time and I'll get you the part number I used.

Edit: The part I'm using is p/n 12360-46111. List price at our dealer is $75 each.

 

[hvyman]

Iirc it can only be done in 89+ brackets and sub frames. You also have to grind off one of the tabs.

 

[toyotanos]

^This. The tab isn't a big deal, just cho it off with a hacksaw and never break a round mount again.

 

[little_bit_ugly]

i am currently running 97 mounts on my 89 with 89 engine brackets and works awesome. I love this mod.

 

[Flateric]

The motor is way way more stable and "seated" in the engine bay for sure.

I also agree that you would very likely need a 89+ front subframe and 89+ brackets. The pre-89 in my memory are much shorter.

The tab is just a small nipple of aluminium that is easily taken care of with a file or alternately drill a matching hole in the bracket and make use of them without removing the nipple.

 

[ask92]

Ok looks like ill get the brackets and inserts. The tab is on the subframe or mount? I know the pre 89s have a little tab on the subframe under the mount.Im hoping to just raise the engine up in a bay a few inches and swap them out.

 

[hvyman]

Do you have a 89+ subframe or the early style sub frame. Pretty sure they dont work with the early subframe but i can confirm.

 

[ask92]

no its a late 89, as it doesnt match my 87s subframe..The pre 89s seem to be a bit more vertical.

 

[hvyman]

Oh. Why were you using the early mounts then?

 

[TweeT91109]

Ok so I have a febuary of 89 car, the motor was using round mounts, so I bought the 98 TT mounts both for $110 shipped from elmhurst toyota on suprafrums, these matched with the 89+ motor brakcets fit perfectly.