HELP. New '09 in need of Strut tower brace.
1/8/10, 04:52 AM
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Try this one, it's from the 2010 GT and is supposed to fit with the intake cover http://www.blueovalindustries.com/pr...p?pid=99013798
1/8/10, 07:56 AM
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1/22/10, 07:46 PM
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1/30/10, 04:04 PM
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Chassis loads with big tires
Ford made the strut tower brace standard with the optional 19 inch wheels or the track pack in 2010. Anything that stiffens the front subframe will contribute to better handling.
2/1/10, 12:04 PM
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2/1/10, 08:58 PM
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NastyStang 113 I have a old post that shows both my Ingalls brace , and the WMS intake set up I installed , it was over year or beeter back though . I was involved with the testing at Ingalls , and I cant go into detail ( as there request ) , but I can tell you the testing they did , proves it is a worth while mod and a coupe . Trust me there is plent of flex between those shock towers , in every day driving to make it worth while .
http://www.ingallseng.com/93301-fron...wer-brace.html
It definitely looks awesome, as well as a stong, well-constructed piece but, man, it's expensive as hell!
2/3/10, 08:14 AM
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I recently installed the STB from the FRPP FR3 handling package on my '07 GT. Had to notch the engine cover (used a round file) for clearance, so now the STB bars sit in a pair of channels in the engine cover with about a millimeter of clearance. Not ideal, but I got the STB for free and really wanted to keep the engine cover.
2/4/10, 06:33 AM
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My dad has an 09 GT/CS convertible and he got the Bullitt STB as a x-mas gift. His hood liner has the grooves for it already and it clears the intake cover fine. I have an 05 GT and I bought the same STB but I bought the Bullitt hoodliner. For the price (KC) and it being a Ford Racing part I think that STB is the best IMO.
2/23/10, 11:09 AM
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Just ordered the Alutec brace, should clear the Kenne Bell, but might look at an option to cover the Alutec logo on top. Not a big fan of advertising.
I hated that I had to remove my old Strange STB for the Kenne Bell to fit, I could really tell a difference with it on there, car felt much tighter, less flex.
I hated that I had to remove my old Strange STB for the Kenne Bell to fit, I could really tell a difference with it on there, car felt much tighter, less flex.
2/23/10, 02:06 PM
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I checked on the Alutec, a vendor stated it would not clear. 
The bullitt seems to be the one to get, I was not aware the '10 brace would fit. Will the '10 brace fit an '09 without pressing into the hood?
The bullitt seems to be the one to get, I was not aware the '10 brace would fit. Will the '10 brace fit an '09 without pressing into the hood?
2/25/10, 11:35 AM
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Here is a pic of what looks like a plenum cover with an Alutec.
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2/25/10, 05:43 PM
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I had an Alutek brace and tried it on my '08GT with the plenum cover. It rubs the cover and is not a good fit. I sold it and got the Bullitt brace which clears just fine.
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Finally found a STB to fit over the KB without lower motor mounts! I got a FRPP Bullitt brace and it fits nicely over the KB. Clears the blower by about an inch, easy. It does rub a tad on the hose clamp on the intake tube, but I'm playing with the fittings/hose clamps and can slide a piece of paper under there now. So it is barelly touch, and shouldn't affect anything. This the fourth one I've tried, glad to find one that finally works!
I might go ahead and get the lowering mounts, as Mark suggested. Another half inch or so should make every thing perfect.
I might go ahead and get the lowering mounts, as Mark suggested. Another half inch or so should make every thing perfect.
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