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Old 04-28-2013, 12:15 AM
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Default Pls bear with a stupid question: 2013 GT engine guard

Hi guys, sorry about stupid question. It just popped into my head.

2013 GT (just GT with no options) has engine guard? (aluminum bar with "GT" on it and running from left to right over the engine)

I see many engine pictures with a guard on internet but mine does not have one. Probably coming with "GT Track Package"? I checked Ford website but it does not say anyting about engine gurad. Thanks!
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Old 04-28-2013, 12:21 AM
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It's called a strut tower brace.
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Old 04-28-2013, 04:16 AM
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The purpose is not to guard the engine from any kind of damage, but to add stiffness to the frame so that the body doesn't flex when cornering. I'm not sure of the packages that include it, but it's a performance upgrade. Most Mustang parts sites will sell one.

For the record, it's incredibly rude not to show a picture of your car...
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Old 04-28-2013, 07:50 AM
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Ford only includes STB with 19 inch wheels
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I'd think the hood should be called "engine guard".
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Old 04-28-2013, 08:06 AM
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I have one for sale if you want one, just sayin haha.

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it's on track pack/brembo package coupes and all convertibles.
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Old 04-28-2013, 05:20 PM
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And for the record, my shop teacher used to say the only stupid question is the one you don't ask...
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Old 04-28-2013, 05:24 PM
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Any `11-13 GT with 19" wheels will have a factory STB, this includes Brembo's and CS's.
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Originally Posted by Cristoff
Any `11-13 GT with 19" wheels will have a factory STB, this includes Brembo's and CS's.
Or just the optional $995 19" wheel packages.
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