Just installed the Blox Racing Front engine roll stopper and all I can say is wow!

Shifting engagement is much more smooth, precise and direct. I don't get any more 1st to 2nd grind and the occassional notchiness is no longer present!!! Throttle response seems to pick up a bit as well.. not sure if this is the placebo affect but regardless, im happy with this mod because the part is cheap and the result is great!!!

The only thing..well I don't even think this is a bad thing, is that you do get a slight vibration in the cabin now but its understandable since the movement of the engine is now much more stationary so the vibration is a given. I can live with this.

Overall I give this product a

If you have trouble in shifting and gear engaging, I highly recommend this modification!!

Here is a pic from Speed Element. I got the silver one instead.

 

Hey, yeah, it's a good mod, but this is like 2 years behind. I did this exact write-up with much more information over 2 years ago.

 

yeah...those lower engine mounts are incredible..i didnt believe it until i tried it..i have the agency power mount though..and that thing does miracles to shifting...

 

^well its always nice to be reminded.. i am thinking about doing th same mod.

 

where have you been Warrt? i mean you havent posted in ages...
keep up the negative posts!! hahaha

 

got mine as well. definitely worth recommending to all evo viii and ix owners

 

Damn I might have to give one of these a try. My shifting from 1-2nd is a little notchy at times. How much are these?

 

ya RuckerPark, where did you get yours??

 

They start at ~$40 and go up to $100 depending on which type you get. You can get ones that replace the whole bracket or ones that are just the bushing that you insert in place of the old bushing.

 

got it from speed element. The link is here: https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=319269

 

i lke how the web link reveals a durometer reading of 90.

does any one know of other makers that specify their durometer reading for their bushings?

i also like the idea of swapping out the mount entirely vs. removing the oem bushing from the mount.

 

I just got one of these. I cant wait to install it.

 

i use powerflex front engine,lower front and trans side = sweet

 

Ok, so I'm having the Notchy shifting also what other mods besides this one can help with that. It is annoying from 1 to second and really bad from 2 to 3rd.

 

Did you try this mod already? I had the same issue as yours and this mount basically eliminated the notchy shifting of my evo.
Perhaps you should give it a try because its only $75 and it literally only takes about 20min to install.