BMW Motor Mounts for BMW 3 Series E46 (1999-2005)

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Don't neglect your motor mounts! Most stock BMW motor mounts are fluid filled and the stiffness of the mount depends on this fluid. But over time the fluid leaks out and the strength of the mount is greatly reduced. A worn motor mount allows the engine to twist and shift around. The harder you're driving the more shift will occur. As the engine is moving around it can contact other parts in the engine bay - usually cooling related. The mechanical fan can hit the radiator; the A/C compressor can hit a radiator hose, the exhaust will flex and may break. Twisting of the engine can also lead to shifting problems as the transmission twists with it. There are countless issues related to worn or compressed motor mounts so don't overlook these as a regular replacement item (every 50,000 miles).
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ECS 75A Durometer Engine Mount - Priced Each - E36 E46 E9x Z3 Z4 ...
Only for left side
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T#:1856016
Part#: 11812283798
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$ 74.24 USD
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With exposure to heat and elements, your motor mounts will break down with increasing age. A secure mount is vital to reduce drivetrain vibration and transfer as much horsepower to the wheels as possible. These mounts are an upgrade for non-M E36/E46 owners seeking a stiffer mount without sacrificing comfort and ride quality.
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ECS 75A Durometer Engine Mount - Pair - E36 E46 E9x Z3 Z4
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T#:1887246
Part#: 1181228379812KT
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Sale - Save 25% $ 197.99

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11-07-2026

$ 148.48 USD
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Sale - Save 25%
$ 197.99

This product was last offered at the strikethrough price on
11-07-2026

$ 148.48 USD
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With exposure to heat and elements, your motor mounts will break down with increasing age. A secure mount is vital to reduce drivetrain vibration and transfer as much horsepower to the wheels as possible. These mounts are an upgrade for non-M E36/E46 owners seeking a stiffer mount without sacrificing comfort and ride quality.
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IRP - Individual Racing Parts - Corporate Logo
T#:401413
Part#: IRPEGS-2
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$ 185.99 USD
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Stock mounts are made from soft rubber and are sometimes filled with fluid to give a car the most comfortable ride possible. The soft rubber and fluid helps to reduce the total amount of vibration, noise, and harshness (NVH) that is transferred into the cabin. The problem with this is driveline slop. The stock mounts allow a lot of excess movement and increases the amount of time it takes to transfer power to the wheels.

In order to address this issue, performance mounts can be substituted to reduce the amount of slop and transfer power to the wheel quicker. Two options for this are polyurethane mounts and solid mounts.

Solid mounts are great for an immediate transfer of power but allow for a ton of noise and vibration to be felt and heard in the cabin of the vehicle. This is great for the track where there aren't any issues with excess harshness, but as a daily driver, this can become an annoying pain in the neck.

The best middle ground is Polyurethane. Polyurethane is much stiffer than rubber and gives you the much stiffer feel you may be looking for. This allows for the increase in responsiveness, but isn't so extreme that it transfers all of the sound and vibrations into the cabin. This makes it much more comfortable for daily use while still reinforcing your driveline.

Features:

  • Aluminum and Polyurethane Construction
  • 80A Durometer Rating
  • New Hardware
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T#:14849765
Part#: PFF5-4650
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$ 431.99 USD
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Why have only one engine mount? The Powerflex Tuneable "Hybrid" Urethane & Aluminum engine mounts for the E36, E46, and E90/E92 M3 are configurable to match your current car spec. It's "tuneable" to multiple performance settings - - Street Performance with a dual-urethane core (65A and 80A bushings) - Track Performance using stiffening pins inserted into the mount. The mount does not need to be removed to insert the pins, making this a tuneable mount from the paddock. Also available is a full-race mount with a 95A black urethane core and stiffening pins. With the stiffest configuration the Powerlfex mount is a whopping 675% stiffer than a new M3 engine mount! Other BMW urethane engine mounts are made with a single solid urethane block of one durometer. This is simple and cheap to manufacture but is not ideal for most scenarios - the mount is either too stiff or not stiff enough and poor manufactuing quality leads to continued problems. Powerflex properly engineered their mount to absorb vibrations while providing exceptional strength and sheer resistance. The design uses a "soft" Red 65A urethane to absorb Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) with a stiffer Purple 80A urethane for improved strength and performance. If you desire a stiffer mount for tracking or drifting the mount can be made stiffer without removing it from the car! Unsnap the yellow retaining collar and insert the four stiffening rods. This reduces deflection in the mount and makes it stronger. Why would you want a stiffer engine mount? Mounts need to be stronger to withstand the higher stresses seen with hard driving or launching. Less deflection in the mount means a failure is less likely. The stock mounts are too soft for these types of driving and it's not uncommon for rubber mounts to break apart, mounting studs to shear off, and for the engine to move around and contact other parts (the radiator for example). Stiffer mounts help prevent these issues as well as giving better engine response, quicker power delivery, and more precise shifting (reducing the chances of a mis-shift). The beauty of the Powerflex tunebale mount is that it can be adapted for changing conditions, unlike other urethane or solid mounts which are either too stiff or not stiff enough. These urethane/aluminum engine mounts are sold as a pair. They replace original BMW part numbers 22111095444, 22116779970, 22116771361, 11811092583, 11812283798, 11817837985, 11812228298, and 11811136542. Fits on all 6-cylinder E36 325i/328i/M3 and E46 323i/325i/328i/330i/M3 (not Xi AWD), and V8 E90/E92 M3.
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IRP - Individual Racing Parts - Corporate Logo
T#:401414
Part#: IRPEGS-1
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$ 185.99 USD
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$ 185.99 USD
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Stock mounts are made from soft rubber and are sometimes filled with fluid to give a car the most comfortable ride possible. The soft rubber and fluid helps to reduce the total amount of vibration, noise, and harshness (NVH) that is transferred into the cabin. The problem with this is driveline slop. The stock mounts allow a lot of excess movement and increases the amount of time it takes to transfer power to the wheels.

In order to address this issue, performance mounts can be substituted to reduce the amount of slop and transfer power to the wheel quicker. Two options for this are polyurethane mounts and solid mounts. 

The middle ground is Polyurethane. Polyurethane is much stiffer than rubber, but these still let a large amount of movement in comparison to solid mounts. These are great for sporty, aggressive street driving, but for the track are not ideal.

For the track, solid mounts are great. Solid mounts give you an immediate transfer of power, at the cost of increase NVH. This is great for the track where comfort is the least of your worries and power is all that is important.

Features:

  • Aluminum and Polyurethane Construction
  • 80A Durometer Rating
  • New Hardware
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