MSW E46 Engine Mount Reinforcements
$34.99
MSW’s own E46 front subframe engine mount reinforcements.
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These reinforcements are made of thicker 11ga steel plate when compared to other options on the market. We also maximized the welded area to the front subframe engine mounting location. We also worked on opening up the lower access hole for better clearance to a standard wall socket to ease engine mount installation.
If you plan to run solid or stiff engine mounts, these are an absolute necessity. We recommend them for all track or race E46s.
We recommend pairing these with our front subframe balljoint reinforcement kit.
Requires welding.
Sold as a four piece kit for both sides of the front subframe.
Fits all rear wheel drive E46 models.
The front subframe must be removed to properly install these reinforcements.
Thoroughly clean all paint and debris from the areas to be welded. Test fit the plates in their mounting locations to ensure the through hole for the lower engine mount stud is aligned. The inner plate will slip into the opening of the factory engine mount. If it fights you, then the orientation is likely wrong. It might take two or three tries to get the “magic touch” but it’ll slip inside the opening and fit flush to the upper surface of the subframe.
Weld in place. The outer plate will require shaping to follow the contour of the factory engine mounting pedestal. This can be achieved with a hammer. We typically tack the outer edges and then hammer it to follow the contour, welding as we go.
Once welded, clean and paint.
| Series | Chassis | Model | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series | Chassis | Model | Engine |
| 3-Series | E46 | 323i/Ci | M52B25TU 2.5L I6 |
| 3-Series | E46 | 325i/Ci | M54B25 2.5L I6 |
| 3-Series | E46 | 328i/Ci | M52B28TU 2.8L I6 |
| 3-Series | E46 | 330i/Ci | M54B30 3.0L I6 |
| 3-Series | E46 | M3 | S54B32 3.2L I6 |
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