Anyone have the Granatelli single strut tower brace?
8/4/06, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Mustang Buster
An update for those wanted to install the Granatelli Single STB on 2007's. I just got my 2007 GT Premium Vert in on the night of 2 Aug, and on the morning of 3 Aug my Granatelli Single STB arrived. I eagerly attempted to installed it, and quickly determined that contray to popular belief, there ARE changes to the 2007. The Single STB that DID fit over the Ford Engine Covers that are being retrofitted to 2005-2006's, will NOT fit over the Ford Engine Cover on the 2007. It wasn't even close to clearing the cover, and the mounting plates were not even touching the strut towers it was so high centered on the cover. I will be returning the STB as it won't work, but the folks at Granatelli were very helpful and understanding. Not sure what changes Ford made to the Strut Towers, but they did change something 
8/4/06, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Hatchman
Congrads on the new ride, and thanks for the info. This could be a problem for the twin screw add on guys. The Saleen already requires that the engine be lowered with new mounts. I guess you could always try the lower/stiffer engine mounts, but that would be kind of extreme just to fit a STB.
Congrads again, here's some nanners for ya!
Congrads again, here's some nanners for ya!
http://www.granatellimotorsports.com...otormounts.htm
$75.00 a set
8/5/06, 11:37 AM
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Update
Mine does rub the hood liner, but not as much as the strange one does, its just has minor indents right where the bends are to the left and right of the center of the bar.
Mine does rub the hood liner, but not as much as the strange one does, its just has minor indents right where the bends are to the left and right of the center of the bar.
8/7/06, 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Granatelli
Shi--t I just heard about this. I went to the dealership and noticed that the factory cover (as supplied by Ford) is about 1/2" taller then the aftermarket covers out there. I know our buillet bar clears it becuase we test fitted it here.
8/7/06, 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by mitch e
Thanks for the info, placed my order. Mitch
8/7/06, 10:49 PM
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The earlier model Mustangs (from what I have been told) benefited more from the strut tower braces. I have had one on my car from the second month that I owned it and I noticed improved steering from the brace. It can't hurt!
8/11/06, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by mitch e
Thanks for the info, placed my order. Mitch
8/11/06, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by GRAYPNY
I remember someone saying that the STB does have a left and right side and the torque is 24-26 ft lbs.
8/11/06, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Granatelli
Dude - There is no LEFT and RIGHT side - factory trq spec is 46 ft/lbs
46 is for the center, 26 is the bolts the braces attach to.
8/11/06, 07:10 PM
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Got my ford factory engine cover today and put it on. The brace DOES NOT clear it. well sort of. It touches at the very center, can't even slide a business card between them. Not sure how over time with engine movement and such it might wear on the cover, but guess I'll see
I have an 05 GT
I have an 05 GT
8/14/06, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Mustang Buster
An update for those wanted to install the Granatelli Single STB on 2007's. I just got my 2007 GT Premium Vert in on the night of 2 Aug, and on the morning of 3 Aug my Granatelli Single STB arrived. I eagerly attempted to installed it, and quickly determined that contray to popular belief, there ARE changes to the 2007. The Single STB that DID fit over the Ford Engine Covers that are being retrofitted to 2005-2006's, will NOT fit over the Ford Engine Cover on the 2007. It wasn't even close to clearing the cover, and the mounting plates were not even touching the strut towers it was so high centered on the cover. I will be returning the STB as it won't work, but the folks at Granatelli were very helpful and understanding. Not sure what changes Ford made to the Strut Towers, but they did change something