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Pbastian · 05-27-2016, 09:22 AM

So, here is the latest diagnosis, FBO everyone who might have this experience. I am learning...so bear with me.

I spoke to a very good Porsche mechanic and Spec Boxster driver. After listening to my story, his conclusion is that the semi-solid Wevo's have affected the vibration dampening of the overall system. Without a lighter exhaust system, the Wevo's are not absorbing vibrations like a stock system would. His recommendation was to go back to the stock, OEM transmission mounts if I am keeping the stock muffler. So, that's my plan.

Per our discussion, the whole engine/transmission/exhaust system is coupled together. OK, that makes sense - motor mount, transmission mounts, and exhaust mounts all work together. Changing to the Wevo semi-solid mounts, without ALSO changing the exhaust to a lighter exhaust system, upset the overall balance of the system, leading to the exhaust mount failure.

I can't be 100% sure, but I have had at least two of these exhaust mount failures since putting in the Wevo's. We will see what happens when the new, stock OEM transmission mounts go in.

05-27-2016, 09:22 AM	#7
Pbastian Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: College Station Posts: 16	So, here is the latest diagnosis, FBO everyone who might have this experience. I am learning...so bear with me. I spoke to a very good Porsche mechanic and Spec Boxster driver. After listening to my story, his conclusion is that the semi-solid Wevo's have affected the vibration dampening of the overall system. Without a lighter exhaust system, the Wevo's are not absorbing vibrations like a stock system would. His recommendation was to go back to the stock, OEM transmission mounts if I am keeping the stock muffler. So, that's my plan. Per our discussion, the whole engine/transmission/exhaust system is coupled together. OK, that makes sense - motor mount, transmission mounts, and exhaust mounts all work together. Changing to the Wevo semi-solid mounts, without ALSO changing the exhaust to a lighter exhaust system, upset the overall balance of the system, leading to the exhaust mount failure. I can't be 100% sure, but I have had at least two of these exhaust mount failures since putting in the Wevo's. We will see what happens when the new, stock OEM transmission mounts go in.