Mike B Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Foolishly I thought all the MKIV's had the same engine mounts, so after my engine mounts arrived I thought I'd better check them against the original units in place before fitting and they look very different. Pics attached. I've had a good search for mount specs on the site and not found anything significant. I heard there was a difference between vvti and standard mounts, with the vvti's being weaker, but had no idea they were a different physical size. Am I right in thinking the bracket on the engine is different? - and if so, is it going to be better / easier to fit the new mounts I have with an older style non vvti engine bracket (I'm assuming that the brackets are also different to keep the engine in the same place?) all help and comments appreciated.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 It's not just the VVTI, all facelifts have the smaller/weaker mounts, I just changed mine to a new set of pre-facelift TRD mounts. Yes brackets are different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 so you recommend keeping the pre facelift mounts that I have and try getting the pre facelift brackets? btw, hello Jamie :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 I would say yes, they are a better quality mount the brackets shouldn't be too bad to source. You will need one shorter bolt too just for info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 Thanks Guys, So, just to check, There are only 2 types of mount - pre and post facelift, and each has it's own specific engine bracket? Engine mount to chassis connection is the same for both - no bracket needed on that side? ...correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 Thanks Guys, So, just to check, There are only 2 types of mount - pre and post facelift, and each has it's own specific engine bracket? Engine mount to chassis connection is the same for both - no bracket needed on that side? ...correct? Yes correct, you just need the pre-facelift brackets and they are a straight swap onto a facelift Supra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 New facelift ones will last another 10 years with ease, the older ones are better but I only changed to them as Lee had a set of TRD on the shelf and it was easy for him to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B Posted August 4, 2014 Author Share Posted August 4, 2014 Thanks guys, Much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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