Strut Tower brace question

03GT Mike

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Are there any Strut Tower Braces out there that clear the plenum cover that comes with the GT Appearance pkg? I really like the way the planum cover looks and would like to keep it installed if at all possible.

 

69mach1-409

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The Bullitt STB will clear it by about 1/4-1/2 inch, but you'll need the updated hood blanket for the 08's. From what I've read, it will rub the 05-07 hood blankets.

 

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blbrchnk

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There are also these:

https://www.strangedevelopment.com/StoreCC/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=5

and

BMR Fabrication Inc.

 

DarkFireGT

Playing with my wife's really makes me want one.

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yep to everything said above.

 

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Capt. Simiain

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Would any of those STBs require the 08 hood blanket as well? Which has the most clearance?

I'm looking to get one that will allow enough room for a supercharger (eventually) and work with the shock tower strut caps.

 

red05bullitgt

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I have the Bullitt STB on my 05 GT, with the original hood blanket. It clears the intake plenum cover, and barely makes contact with the hood liner.

 

partsbill

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I have the OEM Bullitt brace on my car also, no clearance issues with cover or hood insulator.

 

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stanmckinney

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I have seen two part numbers for the Bullitt brace. Which one did you buy?

 

partsbill

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stanmckinney said:

I have seen two part numbers for the Bullitt brace. Which one did you buy?

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the OEM brace is ford part# 8R3Z 16A200-A and retails for $174.55 which is the one that I have, the FRPP V6 brace is part# M 20201-F and retails for $195.00 which is the same brace as the Bullitt brace.

 

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stanmckinney

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They're the same brace but sell for two different prices??? and have two different part numbers??? Is that one of Ford's better ideas???? No wonder I am confused about which one to get.