2011 5.0 Strut Tower Brace
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I think this would look great under the hood, I'm guessing there is no way it will clear a factory 07 hood though. Is this a fair assumption or could I make it work?
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I found this:
https://themustangsource.com/showthr...40#post5728140
So maybe KC can chime in on it?
*EDIT* I found this:
https://themustangsource.com/showpos...5&postcount=13
and this:
https://themustangsource.com/attachm...7&d=1199807341
I have lowering motor mounts, so now I'm curious exactly how much of a height difference there is. May be able to make it work!
https://themustangsource.com/showthr...40#post5728140
So maybe KC can chime in on it?
*EDIT* I found this:
https://themustangsource.com/showpos...5&postcount=13
and this:
https://themustangsource.com/attachm...7&d=1199807341
I have lowering motor mounts, so now I'm curious exactly how much of a height difference there is. May be able to make it work!
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I found this:
https://themustangsource.com/showthr...40#post5728140
So maybe KC can chime in on it?
*EDIT* I found this:
https://themustangsource.com/showpos...5&postcount=13
and this:
https://themustangsource.com/attachm...7&d=1199807341
I have lowering motor mounts, so now I'm curious exactly how much of a height difference there is. May be able to make it work!
https://themustangsource.com/showthr...40#post5728140
So maybe KC can chime in on it?
*EDIT* I found this:
https://themustangsource.com/showpos...5&postcount=13
and this:
https://themustangsource.com/attachm...7&d=1199807341
I have lowering motor mounts, so now I'm curious exactly how much of a height difference there is. May be able to make it work!
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strut tower brace
My understanding is that ALL 6 and 8 converts. will have them . All G.T.s and V6's will have them regardless of option packages etc. AS LONG AS 19,s are put on the car.
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If it was like for the 2010s, you get them with the 19" wheels to manage the extra mass and its effect on the handling set-up. The 18" wheels weight less than the 19s.
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Engine height isn't the problem. Your strut towers are still in the same place and I don't believe your hood will accommodate. There's no way I'll be able to find the thread, but I remember when I was researching the 10+ strut tower brace someone with an 05-09 tried it and there wasn't enough hood clearance. Either way, KC should be able to confirm.
Maybe that helps but hopefully we can get a more definitive answer.
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Engine height isn't the problem. Your strut towers are still in the same place and I don't believe your hood will accommodate. There's no way I'll be able to find the thread, but I remember when I was researching the 10+ strut tower brace someone with an 05-09 tried it and there wasn't enough hood clearance. Either way, KC should be able to confirm.
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SO, in case anyone wants to buy this, I found the part. It is the same part# for the GT coupe and convertibles.
Fender Reinforcing Bar
Part Number: 16A200
MSRP: $146.30
At my dealer: $117.04
Requires four HN3 M8 nuts @ $5.44 per
Fender Reinforcing Bar
Part Number: 16A200
MSRP: $146.30
At my dealer: $117.04
Requires four HN3 M8 nuts @ $5.44 per
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If you look at pics of the 2011 5.0 bar, it is much flatter than the 2010 bar so it may be that it won't clear the intake on a 4.6.
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