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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 03:02 PM
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Default JDM B16 loud and vibrates whole car like crazy! WHY???

I have a JDM B16 pr3 in my car.

It vibrates the whole car like crazy and is very loud. I dont have an aftermarket exhaust so, I know I'm not hearing that. I am wondering if all JDM engines are like this. I know when I drive USDM B series, it is quiet and smooth at all times.

What are the major differences in the two engines that could make the JDM one be soo loud and vibrate so much? The engine doesnt smoke or anything and runs VERY strong.

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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 03:14 PM
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sounds like it could be your motor mounts.
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 03:58 PM
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I have Place Racing mounts.

That wouledn't cause the loudness though would it? When I open up the throttle it gets very loud (sounds nice as hell).

Anybody have these experiences before and know how to remedy them?
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 06:44 PM
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[QUOTE=B16CRXT]I have Place Racing mounts.[QUOTE]

thats why it vibrates
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 06:59 PM
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It's because you're entering WARP SPEED V-TECH!
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 07:10 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 92civeg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">thats why it vibrates</TD></TR></TABLE>

So, if I got some Hasport mounts then the vbirations should stop?

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MrTodd &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It's because you're entering WARP SPEED V-TECH! </TD></TR></TABLE>

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Modified by B16CRXT at 11:29 PM 3/2/2004
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 07:12 PM
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all stiffer poly mounts are going to make your car shake and vibrate more.
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 07:22 PM
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got a hole in your exhaust anyway?
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 07:34 PM
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no
the exhaust is 100% quiet. The car makes all motor noise. It isnt like a ticking valve noise. I cant really describe it. Maybe it is the vibrations making a lot of noise, but that doesnt explain how it is soo loud when I open it up and stuff? Maybe I got the hook up from the guy I got the engine from and it has cams and pistons maybe???????
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Old Mar 5, 2004 | 07:23 AM
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anyone else with these experiences or something helpful?
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Old Mar 5, 2004 | 08:36 AM
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its the mounts, you dont like them well too bad cause old hasport are the same.
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Old Mar 5, 2004 | 10:34 AM
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When my car is cold my billet hasport mounts allow my engine to vibrate my car like a 2200 pound adult toy!

When my engine is warm and I've been driving it for a bit the mounts "warm up" and the vibrations go away.
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