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Old 03-05-2018, 07:54 PM
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Has anyone purchased a tower brace? I can't seem to find one.
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Old 03-06-2018, 05:22 AM
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Not sure for the 2017 V6, but on my 2017 Premium convertible, it is built in. Look closely as your's might be the same. I was thinking about adding one until I saw it is now part of the frame.
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They're all over ebay; 2015, 16, and 17.
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The ones on Ebay say they fit, but then I search for the part number and they say they don't fit V6 3.7
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A quick search of American Muscle and CJ Pony Parts indicates that no one makes a strut tower brace for the V6. You don't really need one anyway.
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Old 03-06-2018, 01:24 PM
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thanks proeagles. That's what I found as well.
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Old 03-06-2018, 01:55 PM
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These ALL say they fit V6
https://www.ebay.com/itm/15-thru-17-...X/181847425129
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Steeda-555-...T/261911487516
https://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-NEW-201...s/262412221514
https://www.ebay.com/itm/15-17-ford-...I/302585545287

There are more.

All those ones have 3.7L 3726CC 227Cu. In. V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated in the compatibility chart.

IS the V6 intake plenum or manifold too high or something? Is there something else in the way with the V6?

What prevents the strut bar from spanning over top of the motor, to each tower? ARC of the bar
not steep or wide enough?
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Old 03-06-2018, 02:36 PM
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The first one in Mustangdude's post says it will fit and it is Ford part. Might as well try it. There doesn't seem to be aftermarket braces that work or there is no market for them.
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I contacted the seller on Ebay. He said they DO NOT fit the V6 3.7.
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His misleading chart sure seems to say it does. My gut tells me there are no parts like this for this engine. If leading parts suppliers for Mustangs don't stock it, it doesn't exist.
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