UG-S30 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 did some research, looks like everyone tells me the same thing... go buy them from mckinneymotorsports. if there is someone esle out there that manufactures these kits for a better price, please let me know asap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3VO 3VOM Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Depends on the RB. With the 20 you dont need any aftermarket mounts. You can use the stockers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zreddy Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 What year is your Z that you are looking to get mounts for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dat240 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 Everybody reccommends mckinney because their mounts are the best. You get what you pay for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatrate Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Mckinney also has good customer service, i'm glad i bought mine from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260zShooter Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Doing an RB swap ain't cheap. You have to pay to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helghast7 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I'd really love to know where some of you guys changed over from car wise. Because with all the research I've been doing about these car's, and modding them, their dirt cheap. For the amount I paid for my old FD and what I put into it, I could have easily fully built an s30 with an rb swap doing at least 500whp reliably. Granted I do my own work and I don't pay a shop. But that only saves on labor, which from the looks of the members on here, is most of you anyways. Needless to say I wish I bought an s30 first but such is life. As per your question so I'm not 100% off topic, as others have said theirs a very very good reason everyone tells you to get Mckinney mounts. Its because its a great "drop in ready" mount. All the work that the older members had to do in the beginning is done already, you really get what you pay for, and compared to the price of building the rest of the car its just a drop in the bucket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerristallax Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 I have the McKinney setup for my rb25. Unless you have the equipment to make your own, and the time + dedication to do a lot of test fitting, pulling the engine and re-test-fitting... Seems like the only option. If you're going rb20, you don't have to deal with some of these difficulties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat1 Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 If your in need of a rear sump oil pan I'll be happy to build you one. Just let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nismos30 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Go for mckinney and dont waste your life, its a litlle bit costly but way far from the headaches you would get without them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZT-R Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 Make your own trans mount if its a 72 style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helghast7 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Make your own trans mount if its a 72 style. What exactly is wrong with their trans mount and why is it only 72? I've seen you say this before but I haven't seen the post where u give the reason. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getoffmyinternet Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 "You get what you pay for" only goes so far. Their mounts aren't made out of gold are they? A novice welder can make his own mounts, mckinney charges way too much for how simple they are. IIRC there's a guy on here that sells billet aluminum mounts for less than half the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nat0_240_chevZ Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I make them here in aus, engine mount brackets which put the back of the head approx 30-40mm from the firewall, not 6"+ from the firewall, they also lower the engine in the bay slightly (approx 25mm lower), may cause some issues if using a proprietry sum which you will also require. depending on RB** and also the trans your running, i too also make trans mounts to so far suit the early Z "bolt-up" style trans mount. I have sold about 5 sets or so loaclly here in aus, these mounts use OEM mounts if your a streeter, or I do an option of a fully captive mount for more "inspired applications", both types of my engine mounts pass our local inspections by engineering and authorities i dont know how much the other cost but mine are quite reasonable. cheers nat0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EF Ian Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Post of some photos of what your mounts look like please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helghast7 Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 I am also interested in pictures please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nat0_240_chevZ Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Hi Guys, Need To Use Caps Where Req'd, Got A Warning For Not Doin So, Sorry Guys I Apologise. Only thing is I didnt get a warning for cussing, spelling mistakes or drilling others???? Weird. Anywho, I would have to link you to another site, as it Wont let me post pics either???? (Probably something to do with my slap on the wrist). Please PM me for details and maybe one of you guys can post them up in this post for me. These mounts are only one of many things I have previously manufactured for the S30's, (for my own requirements). I also do Engine bay Chassis rails, Floor rails (STD or Full length including rear frame links). From rear hump RB sumps (although still not quite finished, but no cutting or shutting on these ones.), to pickups and A/C, P/S and alternator mounting brackts for my own custom requirements. nat0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Scoring points buddy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nat0_240_chevZ Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 To the above whom have queried for pics, check your PM's Weblink supplied. To the OP, also sent a PM. Cheers John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EF Ian Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 I didn't recieve a PM but I am interested in the mounts, could you send me some pics please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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