Innovative Mounts Replacement Engine Mounts for 98-02 Accord

Innovative Mounts Engine Mount Kit - 1998-2002 Honda Accord (CG, F-Series, Manual Only)

Here's what's happening under your hood. Honda filled your factory motor mounts with fluid so the car would ride quiet and smooth in the showroom, and that soft rubber lets the engine rock around every time you get on it or off it. That movement is where wheel hop comes from, and it's why your throttle inputs feel a beat behind where you want them. These Innovative mounts swap that squishy factory setup for something firm enough to hold the engine where it belongs. The engine stops flopping around, power gets to the ground cleaner, and the car finally responds when you ask it to.

Manual Transmission Only, So Check Before You Order

Read this first, because it's the one thing that'll bite you. This kit fits manual transmission cars only. The 98-02 Accord sold in big numbers with an automatic, so plenty of people find this page with the wrong car. If yours is an automatic, this isn't your kit. Confirm what you've got before you check out and save yourself the return shipping.

Pick Your Durometer, This Is The Big Decision

Everything about how you'll feel about these mounts comes down to which hardness you order, so take a minute here. Durometer is just a measure of how stiff the insert is, and the tradeoff is simple: the stiffer you go, the sharper the car feels and the more engine vibration you'll notice in the cabin. There's no way around that, so pick honestly based on how you actually use the car.

75A is the mild option and the right call for most daily drivers. It firms things up noticeably over the worn-out factory mounts and cuts down the engine movement, but it still absorbs enough vibration that your commute doesn't turn into a buzz-fest. If this Accord is your everyday car and you've got passengers in it, start here.

85A is the middle ground and the enthusiast favorite. You get a real jump in response and a lot less wheel hop, at the cost of some added vibration at idle and low speeds. If you drive the car hard on weekends and daily it during the week, this is usually the sweet spot.

95A is the stiff one, and it's built for people who care more about response than comfort. Engine movement is basically gone and the car reacts immediately, but you're going to feel and hear the engine through the chassis, especially at idle. If your Accord is a track or dedicated build, or you just don't mind the noise, this is your mount. If it's a family car, it isn't.

What's In The Kit

You get all three mounts you need: driver side, passenger side, and rear. It's a complete kit designed for the CG chassis Accord with the F-Series engine, and it's a direct bolt-in. No notching, no trimming, no fabrication. The mounts use Innovative's no-tear bushings, and the whole design was done in CAD/CAM and stress-analyzed, which is why they back the kit with a lifetime warranty. These aren't parts you should have to think about again once they're in.

Planning An H-Series Swap?

These mounts are built around the F-Series, but they'll work with an H-Series swap if you're willing to do some modification. It's not a straight bolt-in for that setup, so go in knowing you'll be making adjustments. One thing to check either way: verify your timing belt post mount matches up before you order, since that's the detail that catches people out on this chassis.

Before You Bolt Them In

Two honest notes. First, Innovative recommends professional installation, and there's a practical reason beyond the warranty language: once a mount has been bolted down it can't be exchanged. So if you're on the fence about durometer, decide before wrenches come out, not after. Second, give yourself a little time to adjust. Any stiffer mount changes how the car feels and sounds, and the first few drives always feel like more vibration than it turns out to be once you're used to it.

Who This Is For

This is for the manual Accord owner who's tired of the engine rocking around and the car feeling disconnected from their right foot, or who's just dealing with 25-year-old factory mounts that have gone soft and started leaking fluid. Pick the durometer that matches how you drive, get them installed properly, and enjoy an Accord that puts the power down instead of hopping and wallowing through it.

Fits: 1998-2002 Honda Accord, CG chassis with F-Series engine, manual transmission only. Automatics not supported. H-Series swaps possible with modification. Includes: driver side, passenger side, and rear mounts. Hardness options: 75A (daily driving), 85A (street and spirited), 95A (aggressive and track). Design: CAD/CAM designed and stress analyzed, no-tear vibration minimizing bushings. Install: direct bolt-in, no notching or trimming. Professional installation recommended. Warranty: lifetime.