New uprated engine mounts - which ones and how much?

[matth76 1]

Hi

I've recently had a new 6 branch stainless steel exhaust manifold fitted to my Golf VR6. It has good flexi joints apparently which keeps it independent to engine movement. But just to be safe I'd like to uprate my existing standard engine mounts with something much tougher which will keep engine movement to an absolute minimum. I've heard of Vibratechnics. Are there any other good makes?

How many of the mounts need uprating - is it only really the front and rear? How much would it cost for two vibratechnics for example? And more importantly how many hours does it take a garage to fit one or two engine mounts?

Other than stopping engine movement what are the other advantages of uprated engine mounts?

Thank you for any help.

Cheers

Matt

[sparkz 0]

Vf-engineering. Can be bought from NS Racing, London. 0208 951 3095. I would suggest that you change all three. Rear, g'box, and front mount. Engine will be solid!! Ive got these on my mk2.

[mightyvr6 0]

I've got Vibratechnics all round. Excellent mounts. Engine is solid and no vibration. Theres a discount too for vr6oc members who purchase Vibratechnics. They cost about £300 for the three(minus discount). Fitting - probably 2 hrs labour.

[matth76 1]

Cheers. Any guide on price for VF uprated engine mounts and time to fit all three?

[mightyvr6 0]

The VF mounts are very similarly priced. Nothing between them in terms of quality and performance.

[mattverth 0]

I'm after some too, but you should be prepared for a marginal increase in nvh - noise, vibration and harshness.

[sparkz 0]

I'm after some too' date=' but you should be prepared for a marginal increase in nvh - noise, vibration and harshness.

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Thats normally only for the first couple of weeks until they bed themselves in.