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How is your Oil pan clearance with the k member now after dropping the engine even more?
I gained more clearance from the lower portion of the K-member that routes across the oil pan. But with me adjusting the Steeda mounts for a 1/4” engine drop, the front portion of the oil pan sits about 2mm away from the top of the power steering assembly.
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Hey buddy, what spacer did you use for the starter bolt when using the BMR engine brackets? Thanks
Since I do not have a lift I had the engine lowered when I had the clutch installed so I do not know the size of the spacer, but here's a picture.

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I performed some aggressive pulls and the engine did in fact touch the driver side of the strut tower brace. I noticed the following day when I performed some routine engine fluid checks. Because of this, I went ahead and installed Steeda's adjustable engine mounts and lowered the engine another 1/4". I have much better clearance from the strut bar and now a harder durometer mount for less engine movement.

Due to the factory steering rack, this is the most you will be able to lower the motor with the Steeda mounts. It's adjustable up to 3/4" but that is not possible without a slim aftermarket power steering assembly.

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Have you had any issues with vibration with these mounts? I bought these but was warned against them due to the increased hardness compared to the stock ones.
 

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Have you had any issues with vibration with these mounts? I bought these but was warned against them due to the increased hardness compared to the stock ones.
I installed the high durometer black colored bushings for the higher horsepower applications and they do increase cabin vibration. I’m not sure how the vibration would be with the lower durometer red bushings installed on both ends.

It doesn’t bother me at the moment because they do come with an NVH warning and knew what I was getting into. If I get tired of it I may switch back to the red bushings and see how it feels.
 

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