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Whats the purpose of the strut tower brace? iTs it functional?

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Old 09-07-2008, 02:19 PM
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Default Whats the purpose of the strut tower brace? iTs it functional?

I thinking about getting the ford racing racing strut tower brace, but im just wondering if its worth paying $200 or its it just for looks? On the ford racing site it saids it to help the chasis something like that.
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I think its there to stiffen the chassis, thereby reducing body roll.
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I dont think it really helps as much as it does in ricers and stuff because the chasis is already stiff. I heard it can keep the body from buckling in high speed turns. But I have also heard it doesnt do anything really and it all just for looks.
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I have the Ford Racing STB. No matter what anyone tells you, it's just for looks. It does look good though
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Just for looks partner..
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it helps stiffen the chassis
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Well...it may, but I could not tell the difference. Anyway, if you like the one I have its part #: 8R3Z-16A200-A

Ken from Titus Will Ford will sell it for $128.29 + SH. This one will clear the factory plenum cover by 1/4 inch.
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Well, its much more usefull, at least theoretically, for a convertible, and thats why I have it
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Originally Posted by TPony
Well...it may, but I could not tell the difference. Anyway, if you like the one I have its part #: 8R3Z-16A200-A

Ken from Titus Will Ford will sell it for $128.29 + SH. This one will clear the factory plenum cover by 1/4 inch.
yea thats a nice one thats the one im goin to get and a really good price too
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Originally Posted by TPony
Well...it may, but I could not tell the difference. Anyway, if you like the one I have its part #: 8R3Z-16A200-A

Ken from Titus Will Ford will sell it for $128.29 + SH. This one will clear the factory plenum cover by 1/4 inch.
Good advice right there....Tony's guy will fix you right up, and the best price around......It's the Bullitt STB, and the fit is excellent.....

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