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It sounds like you have fitted Dolomite 1850 engine mounts?
These are much softer than Dolomite 1500 mounts and, being the same dimensions,
are easily mixed up.
(There was a thread some years ago on here discussing this very subject.)
Ian.
This is entirely possible. The mounts I have fitted are
https://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-158016
They are listed for 1300, 1500 and 1850
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Have a look at jag engine mounts.
http://www.sngbarratt.com/ProductDetail ... 525c1d41e4
those are OEM versions, hence more than repro versions that are sold elsewhere (and by that supplier)
The pair of mounting holes are almost identical to the dolly. And the single 1/2"unf insert in the middle lens itself to a simple fabricated bracket to attach to a engine.
I use these on the TR7 powered toledo (I made the mounts to the block too) and also on my zetec spitfire.
They are certainly used on some recent caterhams.
they are compliant enough to not cause issues, and seem to cope perfectly well with the zetec spit which produces 180ish BHP and did santa pod etc, so is worked hard. Been on 3 years of abuse no with no signs of any issues.
BTW an overdrive gearbox is almost essential with a 1500 engine. No matter what an engine builder says, they can not cope with high revs for any length of time. I have (or had) a selection of cranks etc that are testiment to that. And make sure you have an oil cooler and the best oil you can find!
This seems like a good shout. Would the adapter bracket be difficult to make? I am handy with tools but unfortunately I cannot weld. I could probably get it welded if required?
Also, the rimmers dolomite mounts I have installed at the moment are more expensive than the OEM Jag ones you linked!!
The OD unit is hugely expensive. What sort of speed would I have to maintain to be able to reliably do long motorway trips?
Thanks for all the help guys.