Ford vs Chevy Build-up

[HandOverFist]

Originally Posted by 7423

try this link Rich
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Strut-Tower-...2adc84&vxp=mtr

Thanks Charlie - Guess that pretty much answers the question of it's legality on the car. Were they also available on the '79-'93 year models?

[7423]

Never have seen an OE brace on a Fox body, possible on a Cobra. PartsBob could verify that.....................
Are you running mufflers or an X pipe? Either or both would be a cheap increase in bottom torque for you, something those motors have very little of.

[FED 387]

nothing I can find in the NHRA rule book mentions shock strut braces either way---- only thing mentioned is that the suspension must remain OEM this has nothing to do with suspension it is a "body strengthening support"!!!--- check with NHRA get a definite ruling -- it is not a performance enhancing modification it is a safety or steering issue you are dealing with here--- If it were me I'd put one one show up at the track and if they did not like it pull it off otherwise plead your case and run the damn thing FED 387

[SSGT Mustang]

Originally Posted by FED 387

nothing I can find in the NHRA rule book mentions shock strut braces either way---- only thing mentioned is that the suspension must remain OEM this has nothing to do with suspension it is a "body strengthening support"!!!--- check with NHRA get a definite ruling -- it is not a performance enhancing modification it is a safety or steering issue you are dealing with here--- If it were me I'd put one one show up at the track and if they did not like it pull it off otherwise plead your case and run the damn thing FED 387

Exactly. I would find it very hard to believe that your divisional tech director would say it has to go.

[HandOverFist]

If I had one on hand I would put it on to see what the difference is. I'm sure it will be fine for tomorrow. Thinking I will just let Kenny run it in the Combo if he wants to...I'll make fuel adjustments as needed. I have my high-tech data recorder on charge...going to mount the Go-Pro on the crossbar and point it at the afr gauge hehe.

[SSGT Mustang]

Originally Posted by HandOverFist

If I had one on hand I would put it on to see what the difference is. I'm sure it will be fine for tomorrow. Thinking I will just let Kenny run it in the Combo if he wants to...I'll make fuel adjustments as needed. I have my high-tech data recorder on charge...going to mount the Go-Pro on the crossbar and point it at the afr gauge hehe.

Without a doubt. The car will be fine. But it's worth having down the road.

If you can tig and have a bender, you could just make a cross bar out of chromoly and be done with it. It'll cost you $15 in materials and about an hour to make. .

Have fun today. It should run good.