Description

Introducing the latest addition to our WEVO Semi-solid engine mounting solutions.

Using a new component scale and an assembly development of the proven architecture in all WEVO Semi Solid (SS) mounts, we have created the WEVO 997 SS Engine Mount. This Engine Mount is a simple and easy bolt-in replacement for the more compliant factory hydro elastic O.E. unit.

The WEVO Porsche 996 and 997 Semi Solid Engine Mounts are suited for the following application(s):

The WEVO 997 SS Engine Mounts skew the performance intentions of the O.E. engine mounts and control movement by allowing smaller deflections under the same loads. Your drivetrain remains “independently suspended” but managed by a much stiffer suspension – much like stiffer dampers, anti-roll bars or springs could replace the original parts in your front and rear axle suspension configurations.

Unlike solid engine and transmission mount systems, the Semi Solid installation has no metal to metal contact and retains sufficient isolation from engine vibrations to protect your sensitive engine control electronics, sound system and instrumentation systems.

Like all deviations from the original design, there is some compromise. In this case the compromise is the potential for extra noise and vibration to heard and felt in the passenger compartment. Our testing has indicated that the change in NVH is a fair exchange for the performance improvement. A tighter feeling chassis, one with quicker left- right response, more predictable gear change precision and stability under braking. In essence, if you have modified your car in any way, loud exhaust, aftermarket suspension, lightweight seats, lightweight interior….any of these systems are just as likely to have increased the NVH quota for your car and the WEVO 997 SS Engine Mounts might be a somewhat transparent addition to your tuning regiment in terms of NVH.

Technical Note: The M12 nut on the Engine Mount stud should be tightened to 60 ft/lbs or 83 Nm. The M8 hardware should be tightened to 18 ft/lbs or 25 Nm using the original arrangement of washer and nut.