I have a 2006 Cobalt LT w/auto tranny and am going to be supercharging it this spring (right now I am just buying parts) and I know a lot of people get Upper Engine Mounts (not necessarily people S/C-ing their car but cobalt owners in general). This is what I am talking about Turbo Tech Racing Solid Upper Engine Mount Chevrolet Cobalt 2.2/2.4L HHR 2.0/2.2/2.4L Auto Trans - Drivetrain - Turbo Tech Racing, LLC
so what exactly does this thing do? and is it something I should def. get once I S/C my car?

 

Right from the link you posted

 

Wow

 

Stiffens up the drivetrain, reduces wheel hop. The Auto HHR SS members love them. (Plus it looks much better than the stock one)

 

Or just get the poly transmission insert

 

He is asking about the upper mount, there is not a poly insert for the upper mount

 

Uh ya I know about the 1 sentence of description on the webpage but I was hoping to know more about it before I spend $190. Idk about you but I dont buy really stuff without really lnowing about it.

So is this recommended if I am going s/c?

wow what? the fact that I wanna know more then 5 words about something? ya REAL wow

 

we all learn some how

 

I understand what he was asking he was asking about the upper engine mount. I said he could get the poly transmission mounts (inserts). It's cheaper and accomplishes for the most part the same thing. Especially for a basic supercharger kit.

 

All you need is the transmission mounts (inserts) and for a basic kit you don't really need that (but it doesn't hurt). It is a poly mount so your transmission mounts will be stiffer so when you accelerate hard the transmission doesn't move as much thus putting more usable power to the ground. Personally, unless you're making a lot of power the engine mount is just a show piece to me. It's a nice piece don't get me wrong I just feel that it's not needed unless that is what you want.

 

By only doing the trans mounts you are only stopping about 1/2 the movement. Effectively you will need to do both for the best reduction in drivetrain slop.

 

thank you for the help, this was the kind of info I was looking for. Not someone just posting "read the one sentence in the description". do you have a link to the tranny mounts for automatics?

 

I personally recommend using both. I bought the trans inserts first an firmed everything up pretty good. Then I bought a used ttr upper mount and firmed it even more. As long as your fine with the vibrations (which is not bad after everything is broke in) then go with both. Here's the link for the trans inserts
Turbo Tech Racing Transmission Race Mounts (Set of 2) Chevrolet Cobalt 2005-10 2.2/2.4L - Drivetrain - Turbo Tech Racing, LLC

 

o ok cool thanks for the info and a link. I saw that link on their site but I assumed it was for manuels only

 

you should rephrase your question if you didn't need to know what it does....as it clearly states that on the website.

instead you should be asking if it is recommended and what are its advantages.

and to keep it simple, no its not necessary but it shouldn't hurt either. some may argue that stiffer mounts may transfer drivetrain stress to other areas (axles) since they are no longer a weak link but I personally haven't seen any issues

 

I know that if you want to get rid of everything yes you need to get both I 100% agree. But in my opinion if he is just putting on a basic supercharger kit the transmission mounts will for the most part get rid of any slop. Because he isn't going to be making an exuberent amount of power. Just my 2 cents but you would know more about it than I would and I appreciate you guys for actually making parts for us autos.

 

Turbo Tech Racing Transmission Race Mounts (Set of 2) Chevrolet Cobalt 2005-10 2.2/2.4L - Drivetrain - Turbo Tech Racing, LLC
Just select whatever bushing color you want and for transmission make sure you select auto






BTW: TTR do you or anyone you know of planning on making rotated trans mounts for the autos? Because if I lowered my car a substantial amount it would be nice to have.

 

my original post

I have a 2006 Cobalt LT w/auto tranny and am going to be supercharging it this spring (right now I am just buying parts) and I know a lot of people get Upper Engine Mounts (not necessarily people S/C-ing their car but cobalt owners in general). This is what I am talking about Turbo Tech Racing Solid Upper Engine Mount Chevrolet Cobalt 2.2/2.4L HHR 2.0/2.2/2.4L Auto Trans - Drivetrain - Turbo Tech Racing, LLC
so what exactly does this thing do? and is it something I should def. get once I S/C my car?
and I was hoping for a more descriptive explaination then what was on the website

 

Right but your subject says "what exactly does this do?" Hence the first response.

Anyway, sounds like you've gotten the information you were really looking for now.

 

so when you post on a thread you only look at the subject line and not the OP 1st post? and ya i did.

 

what's the difference between the auto and manual upper engine mount? I've never looked at an auto one...

 

The offset in ther "upper" part of the mount, spacing is the same, the engine just sits more forward (about a 1/2")

 

i have a 2.4 with bolt ons, and these mounts stopped my wheel hop. i have a 5 seed, but i use the TTR upper engine and trans inserts. if you plan on driving the car hard, and maybe trying to break the tires loose here adn there you will most likely need this type of mount. the stock mounts are to forgiving to put the power down.

and to clairfy one other thing, your mounts are not your weak point anyways, you axle's will break if you wheel hop the car, these mounts will help that issue, but the power you put down could break them. just dont run Slicks and you'll be fine

 

Good points, well stated.