Crossmember / Power

[MK2Ed]

Is there an issue with putting 200 BHP through a standard RS Crossmember….?? In either drag racing or road use…

 

Has anyone suffered any problems with this amount of power and type of crossmember or heard of anyone having problems…??

 

Cheers

[Mk 1 Mark]

I have never had a problem with a standard crossmember in 25 years....

And had a few around 200 bhp so it should`nt be a problem..

Some people have 400/500 in a mk2 on standard crossmember

[Guest MK1gaz]

No worries on mine with a standard x-member . Much nicer to drive as well

[MK2Ed]

Phew... Had heard a rumour of mounts splitting or coming off the member and engines hitting the underside of bonnet leaving not a pretty mess...

 

I'll just changes the nylocs and do up nice and tight for insurance

[Guest MK1gaz]

You could fit a world cup x-member but your teeth will fall out instead !!!!!!!!

[MK2Ed]

And the hippy hippy shakes for an hour after getting out the car ...

[DEP]

I have a standard crossmember on my cossie, ableit a bit modified and its fine , I think the only problem you may have is the heat from the exhaust manifold melting the engine mount rubber, thats what i ve heard some people having problems with

[Guest MK1gaz]

Yes the rubber engine mount may need some heat reflective material wrapped round it , this will depened on the exhaust manifold you use . I bought some and just cable tied it to the rubber mount and so far so good . You can see it it the photo if you don't know what i mean

[MK2Ed]

I have a standard crossmember on my cossie, ableit a bit modified and its fine , I think the only problem you may have is the heat from the exhaust manifold melting the engine mount rubber, thats what i ve heard some people having problems with

 

Cheers Ian the 2 1/4" Ashley is sitting dangerously close at the mo...

[MK2Ed]

Yes the rubber engine mount may need some heat reflective material wrapped round it , this will depened on the exhaust manifold you use . I bought some and just cable tied it to the rubber mount and so far so good . You can see it it the photo if you don't know what i mean

 

I think I'm gonna need heat reflective in a few places - funnily enough just ordered some from Burton today...

[Tom]

Gaz, i would've thought you'd need some on those brake lines too or the manifold might boil up your fluid

[Baz.]

I have a standard crossmember on my cossie, ableit a bit modified and its fine , I think the only problem you may have is the heat from the exhaust manifold melting the engine mount rubber, thats what i ve heard some people having problems with

 

Cheers Ian the 2 1/4" Ashley is sitting dangerously close at the mo...

 

you will have problems trust me, ive been there and done it Twice!! and i dont give a fook wot you wrap it in , when that engine is on full chat and the manifold starts glowing, so will your rubber engine mount

 

fit a world cup, more room for the manifold coz the engine sits to one side, and it wont melt

[Guest MK1gaz]

One persons exhaust manifold will get red hot and another persons won't , this is usually down to set up . A restrictive manifold will also get hotter than a freer flowing one .

[Retromotorsport]

If anyone is worried ... get a chassis mount kit, its cheaper than a WCXM .. and also depending who made the WCXM, the chassis mount kit will fit, as your making it ... it also has the mounts further to the sides of the engine bay

[Guest MK1gaz]

and if chassis mounting then your teeth will fall out !!!!!!!