Ford vs Chevy Build-up

[HandOverFist]

Originally Posted by SSDiv6

Convertibles had an upper tower brace and also a lower brace, from the front of the crossmember to the radiator frame.

I had seen it mentioned somewhere that a tower brace was optional from the factory on these cars, but I have never seen one myself. That lower X-brace you mentioned would have little to no effect on camber in my opinion...just not located to be of any value in that area.

[FED 387]

by trying to install the front tower brace if the car is sitting on the ground you will find that the holes on the brace will be off maybe as much as 1/2 the diameter of the bolt--- when you raise the car the towers will tend to sag outward and you can then easily install the brace as the holes will be perfectly aligned to the bolt and just drop down into position--- when you let the car down the flex you have been experiencing will have gone away due to the tower brace doing its job--- you might get those 2* camber back you are looking for-- plus it will stiffen the chassis/front end --FED 387

[HandOverFist]

Originally Posted by FED 387

by trying to install the front tower brace if the car is sitting on the ground you will find that the holes on the brace will be off maybe as much as 1/2 the diameter of the bolt--- when you raise the car the towers will tend to sag outward and you can then easily install the brace as the holes will be perfectly aligned to the bolt and just drop down into position--- when you let the car down the flex you have been experiencing will have gone away due to the tower brace doing its job--- you might get those 2* camber back you are looking for-- plus it will stiffen the chassis/front end --FED 387

I would be willing to install one if I knew the camber was going to be a player in et/mph for this car in a significant way.

[SSDiv6]

Originally Posted by HandOverFist

I would be willing to install one if I knew the camber was going to be a player in et/mph for this car in a significant way.

With the amount of flex during launch and the better handling at the top end, it will help.
Believe me, I am building a Comp Eliminator Super Modified Mustang and know very well how much the body flexes.

[7423]

Rich, your mid to high 12 second, 3500lbs pony going 103ish will never need the brace. My 94 had an OE brace. I took it off and saved the 15lbs and never felt a difference. Run 30psi or more in the skinnies and 26lbs or more in the rear radials. It will ride like a mouse with slippers. Stop very well also.

[HandOverFist]

Thanks guys for the input.

Charlie - I would like to see a picture of one of those OE braces as I have never seen one on a car.

Cleaned up a little in the engine bay...still some wiring to be dealt with at some point. Looks like we are still on for the Saturday Combo race at Bowling Green. I'll be running the Camaro and will make a pass in the Mustang to verify it's safety before turning it over to Kenny for the remainder of the evening.

We decided to just run the Mustang Saturday evening in the fun races so I can attempt to dial in a tune it likes. Once sorted out I'll bring it back for some Combo action. Kenny will be driving this one at the Hot Rod Reunion in June.

[black88coupe]

Looks good.