Value in Tower Strut Brace
02-27-2009, 11:18 AM
#13
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A $75 STB is just that, a $75 STB.
You get what you pay for and not all
STBes are made equal.
Some are for looks only and some actually
function as a strut tower brace.
Stay away from any with SLOTTED mounting holes.
Slots dont equal stiffness. They indicate not being
able to hold a tolerance when it was manufactured.
Shelby makes one thats fully functional AND looks good.
You get what you pay for and not all
STBes are made equal.
Some are for looks only and some actually
function as a strut tower brace.
Stay away from any with SLOTTED mounting holes.
Slots dont equal stiffness. They indicate not being
able to hold a tolerance when it was manufactured.
Shelby makes one thats fully functional AND looks good.
02-27-2009, 11:50 AM
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Yes, Edelbrock make a mean 3 point brace that fully funcional.
5223 - Edelbrock Strut Tower Brace 2005-07 Mustang
I think they are the only manufacturers of a 3 point STB for the
S197.
Jegs on sale $99
Installation Instructions PDF
Last edited by 157dB; 02-27-2009 at 12:06 PM.
02-27-2009, 01:18 PM
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What ya mean by slotted? I hope that^ aint slotted!
What ya mean by slotted? I hope that^ aint slotted!
02-27-2009, 02:19 PM
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Oh, those mounting holes are slotted.
Look closely to the mounting SLOTS.
And the use of only two attaching bolts per strut tower?
Gotta use all 8 for any hope of rigidity.
You got the slot from BlueOval.
Look closely to the mounting SLOTS.
And the use of only two attaching bolts per strut tower?
Gotta use all 8 for any hope of rigidity.
You got the slot from BlueOval.
Last edited by 157dB; 02-27-2009 at 03:35 PM.
02-27-2009, 06:04 PM
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The strut brace will not do much but improve the look of your engine bay........slightly. If you don't have a rear sway bar you need to get one.
Look at many hi-po cars. How many of them do you see having strut braces? I know mine doesn't. But it does have a pretty beefy sway bars.
Look at many hi-po cars. How many of them do you see having strut braces? I know mine doesn't. But it does have a pretty beefy sway bars.