The OEM rear engine mount on the Fusion makes extensive use of pliable rubber at its main connection to the frame. One of the biggest issues is that the OEM rubber will flex too much, hindering performance during spirited driving. Following its development with the Focus and Fiesta mounts, cp-e™ has turned its attention to the Fusion platform to bring the community a motor mount which reduces wheel hop, engine movement, and the performance robbing effects that the stock mount allows without the unwanted harshness of a typical urethane mount.
cp-e™ goes a step above the rest by using an EPDM bushing; a type of rubber. Urethane, a common after-market bushing material, begins to fail at temperatures as low as 200°F and generally the bushings need a higher durometer rating to hold together. The location of the mount allows a large amount of heat to be transferred to the bushing. EPDM holds up to this heat, and doesnÂ’t begin to break down and fail. To top it off, EPDM has a higher density than urethane, so the bushing can have a lower durometer rating while keeping high reliability and support. Why is that good? A higher durometer bushing would transfer more vibrations through the vehicle and into the cabin, raising the NVH (noise, vibration, & harshness) value. By keeping the durometer of the EPDM bushing relatively lower, cp-e™ can provide a mount which effectively secures the motor while transferring minimal harshness to the cabin and driver.
All components of the mount is CNC machined out of billet 6061-T6 aluminum and designed to bolt into the stock location without any modifications to the vehicle. Anodized black, and laser engraved for a clean look, the mount assembly is a sure eye pleaser; making you smile every time you change your oil!
Because the new design is more rigid and flex’s less you will experience less wheel hop and engine movement with spirited driving; lowering those lap times at your weekend track days! Essentially, the engine mount allows the car to “hook up”
FEATURES
*Billet CNC construction
*EPDM Bushing
*Stainless Steel Hardware
*Vertically mounted bushing increaseÂ’s durability and effectiveness
*Stabilize the engine rotational movement
*Made in the USA
*Lifetime Warranty
2 Reviews
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Awesome upgrade
Really pleased with this purchase after installing you do get a lot of vibration but after a little driving it has started to go away best thin was no more wheel hop!!!
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Huge difference but be adviced...
I have a (very) modified Fusion: Big turbo, big intercooler, CP-E Intake, Injectors and fueling mods... the works. All these mods have increased torque substantially to the point that there was too much flexing between the engine and the gearbox. In fact, the torsion damaged the OEM mount until it looked like chewed gum. Also, traction and hopping was an issue. I decided to replace the factory mount with this one. The change in the overall attitude of the car when accelerating is huge. There is no wheel spinning anymore, no more hopping and the car just shoots out. HOWEVER... when installed, the vibrations to the cabin will be significant. I mean, truly significant, especially at first. They tend to dial down a bit after 100 miles or so, but still... your car will never feel like a regular sedan, it will be rougher. If you want this for your "day-to-day" commuter, take this into account. But, if you don't mind vibrations and want the extra traction and power transfer to the ground, don't look anywhere else.
