Group N Trans mount worth it?

[Umass94]

I did this upgrade about 2 months ago, totally worth it. Easy install, plus very positive shift feel. i would suggest this upgrade to anyone, very good bang for the buck. i also have an upgraded clutch, short shifter, and am running stage 2.

[Darkness of Death]

they dont really look too much different from stock. i'm not sure if anybody would have pics. i just dont think it's one of those things that people take pictures of

[Jmhm17]

well i just want to make sure i understand the install, the pics would be of where it is mounted on the car so i know where to tackle this thing

[Darkness of Death]

oh . you'd have to take off the tranny crossmember(s). not sure if the downpipe has to come off. i did mine when i did the clutch

[subiedad51]

I don't have the install pics but Mike (VXCL) and I did it in his driveway in less than 20 minutes or so. Here's a thread on the install:

 

http://www.iwsti.com/forums/how-install/96269-sti-group-n-transmission-mount.html

 

All I can say is this is a great mod and well worth it. Do the shifter bushing too while you're at it

[Jmhm17]

so what should i get the sti one or group N? i might order this in a few days..

[Jmhm17]

bump?

[Darkness of Death]

i think the group N would be harder

[subiedad51]

+1 on the Group-N.

[Darkness of Death]

but they aren't that bad installed in regards to NVH

[Jmhm17]

where is the cheapest place to buy the group n mount? looks like the cheapest i can find is http://www.fredbeansparts.com/servlet/the-3850/Group-N-5-dsh-Speed-Transmission/Detail

[sic GT]

Has anybody done any Group N bushing istalls on the rear diff. carrier? I think Group N makes them? I am curious as to any opinions on these.

[Darkness of Death]

i did the whiteline rear dif inserts

 

you can check out rallispec.com for group N bushings

[lil_z_33]

just ordered super shifter kit, group n tranny/engine mounts, tranny x-member bushings, pitchstop...can't wait to get rid of the wobbly shifter, but moreso the engine/tranny rocking in low gears, makes bumper to bumper driving a pain in the ass...

[Darkness of Death]

depending on which pitchstop, you might get some NVH that would probably drive you crazy

[lil_z_33]

i ordered the kartboy pitch stop mount...am i doomed with this one? lol

[FireB]

depending on which pitchstop, you might get some nvh that would probably drive you crazy

 

+1

[Darkness of Death]

i don tknow. i went with the group N .

i guess you'll find out when you get it on.

[mustangendsley]

I herd somewere on here that the kartboy pitch stop was race set up only due to being way to stiff.

[goneskiian]

OK, I need to go back to something softer I think. The noise is driving me nuts.

 

It seems to have gotten worse which makes me think perhaps I have something wrong in my gearbox.

 

I love how it tightens up the shifts and gets ride of a lot of slop but damn this gear whine!

[f1anatic]

You get NVH but it is a reasonable improvement especially when shifting under hard acceleration.

[lil_z_33]

i listen to my stereo loud...im sure NVH won't bother me...

[Windy Road]

I just did the Group N trans mount and Group N trans cross member bushings. I took it for a quick spin around the block and got on the car hard, I can feel the difference already. Shifting feels more solid and more direct, I do hear some more noise coming from the trans but its expected. I did have the radio low and off and one point so I could hear it. For those who are installing this, I recommend removing the front trans cross member as it was easier for me to reinstall everything.

[Darkness of Death]

and with the cross member off you mind as well change those bushings

[Windy Road]

and with the cross member off you mind as well change those bushings

 

 

True, I was replacing them anyway, you have to remove the one cross member anyway to get the trans bracket out so while you're in there replace them. Those bushings are like $27 from beans They are worth the money too