So, I installed the WEVO motor mounts on my '04 GT3. I would have thought that the engine would have dropped a bit, but looks like it was raised. See the positioning of my muffler tips to see the change. Was this to be expected?

 

Are they supposed to actually lower the motor??? I have a 996 and put factory RS motor mounts on it. I wonder if that actually made it lower??? Very weird my friend.

 

I don't know that it was supposed to lower the motor, maybe that was wishful thinking on my part, lower the center of gravity, that is. Nonetheless, I've been in communication with WEVO and Joel Reiser of PCA Tech. IMO, not good news for using the WEVO product on the 996GT3.

WEVO tels me their C2 SS mounts were not designed as replacement parts for any car later than the 993, and that they have never done an install to be able to validate correct fit for any other model.

However, as LVDell points out -
Check out this link from THEIR website:http://www.wevo.com/Products/Chassis...gineMounts.htm


It specifically states:
The C2 SS mount can also be used on the 996 series chassis and the 996 based GT3 cars – however – a longer bolt is required than the unit provided with the kit.

PCA Tech -
That does not sound right. How much have they come up? If it's an eighth of an inch, I wouldn't worry about it. If it's a half an inch, let's figure this out. My guess is that the bottom of the Wevo mount might be sticking down into the large square opening of the engine mounting crossbar. I would repeat the installation, this time putting in a large thick strong washer on top of the crossbar, just below each motor mount. They don't have to be metric, although that is preferred. Let us know what you find.

 

They should work. I got my mounts from Gert at Carnewal. Supposed to be 996 RS mounts. I think they only change the bolts. Very nice upgrade. I dont thin it lowered the motor or changed the height at all.

 

Simply call Hayden at WEVO, he is the CEO.

pretty easy guy to talk to. I know him from the 914 group.

 

Already did that, especially since his shop is about 15 miles away. See my note above that WEVO (Hayden) disclaims any use other than for 993 even though their site cites 996. He is a nice guy about it, but essentially says I'm using the part in a manner for which it's not designed. According to him, my only recourse is to TRG who sold me the part. Hoping to hear from Austin.

 

My bad. It appears I misassembled/misinstalled the WEVO mounts. The kit comes with a bolt, a washer and a nut. I used the washer with the nut on the underside of the mounting crossbar. WEVO has advised me that the flat washer supplied should be placed immediately against the lower pillow above the crossbar. This was not clear to me, apparently.

 

Ha No worries man at least its all fixed now haha

I was getting worried that I needed ones to lower my motor! lol

 

No DIY pics, but it's really very easy.

-Get the car up on jackstands, rear only needed.
-Support the engine in its center by jacking it up just a bit. Use a wood block between the jack and the engine case.
-From under the car, remove the 19 mm nut from the OE mount
-From above, the mount has two 13 mm bolts holding it in place. Remove these, and the mount comes right out.
-Insert the WEVO mount as provided, that is, keep the washer against the elastomeric pillow, and between it and the mounting crossbar (which I did not do)
-Use the original 13 mm bolts to hold the WEVO mount in place.
-Back under, and use the nut (and one of your own washers, I'd assume) to secure it all. Torque spec is 63 ft-lb.
-I left the upper bolts just snug until the bottom nut was tightened.
-Tighten up the top 13 mm bolts (46 ft-lb, I believe)

Took me 45 minutes the first time, only 30 minutes the second.

Someone pointed out to me there is a DIY with pics at P-car DIY. I looked at it, and it pretty well explains it all. The only difference is that it is for the RS mount not the WEVO. And, in my case, there were no obstructions at all in getting my mounts out or in. See http://p-car.com/diy/motormount/