Export Brace/Monte Carlo bar - opinions

[SadbutTrue]

They don't seem very expensive, and if they, based on the replies I get here, seem like they'll help my car towards my ends I will surely get them... as in my other threads, I am looking to build a car that can handle while remaining as fast as possible with a big engine in the straight line.. would export braces/and or monte carlo bars stiffen the body too much for weight transfer (though I could take them off at the track) or would they be good for overall handling?

 

[BigDaddyCee]

They don't seem very expensive, and if they, based on the replies I get here, seem like they'll help my car towards my ends I will surely get them... as in my other threads, I am looking to build a car that can handle while remaining as fast as possible with a big engine in the straight line.. would export braces/and or monte carlo bars stiffen the body too much for weight transfer (though I could take them off at the track) or would they be good for overall handling?

I definatly noticed an improvement in handling when I added my monte carlo bar. If you are adding a big high horsepower/torque engine then any body/chassis stiffening is advisable. Otherwise you may encounter body twist and stress cracks may develop in the car. I would also consider sub frame connectors aswell. Monte Carlo bars and export braces are a good idea anyways as the shocktowers on mustangs will over time tend to fall inwards. The only deterent is if they get in the way of your engine combination.

 

[coolblue65]

I definatly noticed an improvement in handling when I added my monte carlo bar. If you are adding a big high horsepower/torque engine then any body/chassis stiffening is advisable. Otherwise you may encounter body twist and stress cracks may develop in the car. I would also consider sub frame connectors aswell. Monte Carlo bars and export braces are a good idea anyways as the shocktowers on mustangs will over time tend to fall inwards. The only deterent is if they get in the way of your engine combination.

Exactly what he said.

Probably its the best mod I did for the money.

 

[dodgestang]

They are a great, simple, cheap mod.

You will also not need to worry about undoing them to run at the track...once they go in, the only reason to take them out is for when you work/pull the motor.