Strut Tower Brace - Clearance Issue

BLOWN 5.0 FOX · Apr 7, 2005

I am in the market for a strut tower brace for my 88 GT. Only problem being that not only have a Trick Flow U/L intake, but also have a 1" spacer and a Supercharger inlet pipe. This brings up some clearance issues near the passenger side strut tower..... Is anyone running similar setup WITH a strut tower brace?

If so what brand and was it worth it?

THANKS GUYS

CRASH7772 · Apr 7, 2005

BLOWN 5.0 FOX said:
I am in the market for a strut tower brace for my 88 GT. Only problem being that not only have a Trick Flow U/L intake, but also have a 1" spacer and a Supercharger inlet pipe. This brings up some clearance issues near the passenger side strut tower..... Is anyone running similar setup WITH a strut tower brace?

If so what brand and was it worth it?

THANKS GUYS

The MM is supposed to clear all if possible. I just wish I could get mine to bolt up. Steeda says my car is screwed but so far it fits the same on 2 different Fox chassis....I think they screwed up.

BLOWN 5.0 FOX · Apr 7, 2005

Im assuming you mean Maximum MotorSports... Ill look into that... anyone have any trouble with MM setup?? I guess its worth a shot- it seems the strut tower braces hold their values on ebay

Where in NH are you? You must hit New England Drags, I go to school in Nearby Statham......
Although I am a M@$$hole

by the way- whatever did happen to the 5.0 pro shop??

ALMOST STOCK · Apr 7, 2005

BLOWN 5.0 FOX said:
I am in the market for a strut tower brace for my 88 GT. Only problem being that not only have a Trick Flow U/L intake, but also have a 1" spacer and a Supercharger inlet pipe. This brings up some clearance issues near the passenger side strut tower..... Is anyone running similar setup WITH a strut tower brace?

If so what brand and was it worth it?

THANKS GUYS

I'm thinking the 1" SPACER w/ a Trick Flow could be a problem with any STB , but the MM STB is probably your best bet.
And if it were me and I'd call or email MM and ask that exact ?

MAXIMUM MOTORSPORTS
Business hours are 9am-6pm, Mon-Fri, Pacific Time 805-544-8748 (tech calls)
or Email

tech@maximummotorsports.com

blastit116 · Apr 7, 2005

but does the mm fit under stock hood?

Blakthorn · Apr 7, 2005

it should, check it out

- http://www.maximummotorsports.com/stb.asp

ALMOST STOCK · Apr 7, 2005

blastit116 said:
but does the mm fit under stock hood?

Without any problems.

BLOWN 5.0 FOX · Apr 7, 2005

Im not all about brand names- I give the independent fabs a chance too.... any opinions on this STB? (SEE LINK BELOW)
They claim this and claim that- but its theory of design works out with my setup... maybe its worth a try. Any brace is better then no brace..it couldnt hurt for the $85 tag Give me your .02

LINK: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2456832265&category=33591

5spd GT · Apr 7, 2005

My next strut tower brace will be the Maximum Motorsports STB...it clears all the aftermarket intakes...

It mounts in two places along the firewall to help spread out the suspensioned load...and it looks right at home under the hood

ALMOST STOCK · Apr 7, 2005

BLOWN 5.0 FOX said:
Im not all about brand names- I give the independent fabs a chance too.... any opinions on this STB? (SEE LINK BELOW)
They claim this and claim that- but its theory of design works out with my setup... maybe its worth a try. Any brace is better then no brace..it couldnt hurt for the $85 tag Give me your .02

LINK: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2456832265&category=33591

I agree with your statement

Im not all about brand names- I give the independent fabs a chance too.... any opinions on this STB?

I've had a MAC STB and I can tell you that the MAC would never clear a 1" spacer w/ a Trick Flow U/L intake.
I don't think it's about brand name, I think it's about fitment is the issue here. But that's just my $.02

ALMOST STOCK · Apr 8, 2005

5spd GT said:
My next strut tower brace will be the Maximum Motorsports STB...it clears all the aftermarket intakes...

It mounts in two places along the firewall to help spread out the suspensioned load...and it looks right at home under the hood

I understand what you're saying but wasn't your statement explained in this thread.
http://eleanor.pro3i.com/showthread.php?t=532698

I don't...Post count for tech sections...

So let the PC begin

Henceforward · Apr 8, 2005

blastit116 said:
but does the mm fit under stock hood?

Fits under my stock hood. Only rubs a little bit on the liner, maybe an inch at the apex of the main bar.

5spd GT · Apr 8, 2005

ALMOST STOCK said:
I understand what you're saying but wasn't your statement explained in this thread.
http://eleanor.pro3i.com/showthread.php?t=532698

So let the PC begin

What's your point?

ALMOST STOCK · Apr 8, 2005

5spd GT said:
What's your point?

My point was --------- exactly what was your point other than another PC with your statement

My next strut tower brace will be the Maximum Motorsports STB...it clears all the aftermarket intakes...

Ranchero5.0 · Apr 8, 2005

Regardless, if you have the patience and time, fab one up yourself. I just got a few feet of 1" DOM tubing and some 3/4" DOM tubing from the local fab shop for about $20, bent up some 1" x .125" flat stock for mounts and put it all together in a couple hours. No drama and it fit my combo (twin turbo 351 carbed capri)

Jamie

5spd GT · Apr 8, 2005

ALMOST STOCK said:
My point was --------- exactly what was your point other than another PC with your statement

And yours was better?...you haven't been around a while so what do you know or realize?. Have you seem some of my post Try this one...I have more as well I will give you links to if you want

Yeah let the post count begin...

http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=533159

CRASH7772 · Apr 8, 2005

BLOWN 5.0 FOX said:
Im assuming you mean Maximum MotorSports... Ill look into that... anyone have any trouble with MM setup?? I guess its worth a shot- it seems the strut tower braces hold their values on ebay

Where in NH are you? You must hit New England Drags, I go to school in Nearby Statham......
Although I am a M@$$hole

by the way- whatever did happen to the 5.0 pro shop??

Central NH and I hit the drags when I can but it's about 1 hour away so I don't get down as much as I would like to.......our best bet is the Maximum Motorsports for clearence. The guy that has the E-bay link makes a spin off of the MM one as well. The Pro 5.0 shop you say.......I don't think the quality for the $$$$ was up to par. I went there once to talk and I wasn't impressed and most I know that had work done there didn't go back. They had a big thread about them closing....One guy was decent and the other a dick from what I read.

squeeeg · Apr 8, 2005

The MM brace doesn't go over the intake like the rest of them. That is why it will work with aftermarket intakes.

BLOWN 5.0 FOX · Apr 9, 2005

squeeeg said:
The MM brace doesn't go over the intake like the rest of them. That is why it will work with aftermarket intakes.

I understand the concept of design. The only thing I am worried about is my SC Discharge tube hitting the cross bar with the angle changed due to my 1" Spacer. If no one has this setup, the only way im going to find out is to buy it and try it. :damnit:

BlooDReigN · Apr 9, 2005

Does anybody know if the MM STB will clear a 351? I'm in the process of building one up with a trickflow intake, and I already have the strut tower brace from before. I really hope it fits up. I love that thing.

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