New genuine Mazda engine mounts restore factory drivetrain support in manual RX8s, keeping engine movement controlled and shift feel consistent.
Independent reviews of this product gathered from other stores and owner communities.
Big thanks to RX8 Upgrades for great customer service and ultra quick delivery of parts. I picked up some OEM engine mount to replace some worn out ones. Easy to install with with the car on jack stands and wheels off and just jacking up the motor with a block of wood it was done it 30mins.
$390
RX8 engine mounts from this genuine Mazda OEM set are the factory-specified solution for restoring correct drivetrain support. They suit manual Series 1 and Series 2 cars and require no modification for installation.
Worn or collapsing mounts allow the rotary to shift excessively under load. This blurs gear changes and lets unwanted vibration through into the cabin. Replacing both mounts with new, known-condition Mazda parts corrects this at the source, returning the mechanical precision the manual RX8 is known for.
For rotary enthusiasts, the difference firm, new RX8 engine mounts make is felt most clearly at the gear lever. Changes stop feeling vague or rubbery and regain the mechanical precision the gearbox was designed to deliver. Learn more about genuine Mazda parts at Mazda Australia.
The improvement carries into everyday driving too. A well-supported engine feels more settled at idle and pulls cleanly through each gear under acceleration. City driving rewards the upgrade with less vibration and shock transmitted through the drivetrain at low speeds.
With the drivetrain already in focus, a gearbox fluid refresh is a natural companion service. The CUSCO Super Sports Gearbox Oil with Neo 2L brings the manual transmission fluid up to the same new-condition standard in the same service window. To protect the gearbox long-term and catch metal particles before they circulate, add the R-MAGIC Super Magnetic Gearbox Drain Plug while the fluid is out.
Independent reviews of this product gathered from other stores and owner communities.
Big thanks to RX8 Upgrades for great customer service and ultra quick delivery of parts. I picked up some OEM engine mount to replace some worn out ones. Easy to install with with the car on jack stands and wheels off and just jacking up the motor with a block of wood it was done it 30mins.
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Yes. This genuine Mazda OEM engine mount set suits manual RX8s across the full production run, covering both Series 1 (2003-2008) and Series 2 (2009-2012) vehicles. No modification is required for installation.
No. This set is specified for manual transmission RX8s only. If your car has an automatic gearbox, these mounts are not the correct part for your application.
The set includes a matched pair, renewing both mounting points at the same time. This avoids the common mistake of pairing a fresh mount against a companion of unknown remaining condition, which can cause uneven engine movement to persist.
Common indicators include a vague or rubbery feeling through the gear lever, increased vibration transmitted into the cabin, and a generally unsettled engine character at idle or under acceleration. On a high-revving rotary, worn mounts that allow excessive engine movement will show up clearly in shift feel.
Genuine Mazda mounts meet the original material and durometer specifications, maintaining the intended balance between engine isolation and drivetrain control. Solid or uprated aftermarket mounts can introduce a harsher NVH trade-off that is noticeable on a road-driven car. OEM parts also deliver a known service baseline, which matters on a rotary where sustained high-revving operation places cyclical load on mounting hardware.
Yes. Because the mounts wear together over the same service life, replacing only one leaves the other at an unknown remaining condition. Fitting a matched pair restores even support across both mounting points and is the approach this set is designed for.
With the drivetrain accessible, a gearbox fluid change is a practical companion service. Refreshing the manual transmission fluid and fitting a magnetic drain plug to capture metal particles makes the most of the same service window and leaves the whole drivetrain in a known, fresh condition.
