kahmann Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 There's an old thread about this little brace somewhere, but I couldn't find it. Anyway, I ordered it a long time ago but then forgot all about it, till I was at Sac Mustang this morning and they mentioned that they had it in stock for me. While NorCal Motorsports was dropping the engine next door, I asked them to quickly install the brace to see if it would clear my 7 quart Moroso oil pan. I don't remember who had asked me to report on this back in that old thread, but I wanted to follow up either way. Long story short - this FRPP A-arm brace does clear the high capacity oil pan just fine. Ken http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_...rtKeyField=9790 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewheels Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Looks like the factory one. Coupes didn't come with one? My '07 GT/CS and my SGT both did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hill Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Although the car went to work with my wife (I would verify this if the car was here), I am almost positive that mine has one of those installed. And if I remember, its black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tispco Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 My GT-H coupe did not have one. I bought this same brace and installed it. The mounting points were already there and it was a VERY easy install. Ford may have started installing this part on coupes, but at least through 2006 is was a convertible only part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Hill Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 I thought I had a pictue. This is the same bar correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tispco Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 I thought I had a pictue. This is the same bar correct? Yes, that is the same bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted November 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 My car was not equipped with one. According to FRPP, only the GT500's and the vert Mustang GT's (and vert SGT's obviously) were originally equipped with this brace. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewnagle1964 Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Ken I remember something about wondering if this would fit with the Moroso oil pan ? And someone ordered one and was going to see if it fit. Take Care Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted November 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Ken I remember something about wondering if this would fit with the Moroso oil pan ? And someone ordered one and was going to see if it fit. Take Care Andrew Yeah that's right it was you. Well there ya go man. Sorry for the delay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewheels Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 My car was not equipped with one. According to FRPP, only the GT500's and the vert Mustang GT's (and vert SGT's obviously) were originally equipped with this brace. Ken I bought my '07 GT/CS coupe new and it had one. Another weird Ford thing I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbstang Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 I ditched the original, went with this unit... http://www.cheperformance.com/CartGenie/prod-208.htm its a much stronger part.. GNB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank S Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 I bought my '07 GT/CS coupe new and it had one. Another weird Ford thing I guess. Both my convertibles (2006 and 2008) had them, as well as the 2009 coupe. Don't know when they started putting them on coupes. I bought the Granatelli one (nice blue thing - FS) to put on the 2006; lo! and behold, there was one there already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lgs ShelbyGT Posted November 20, 2009 Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 There's an old thread about this little brace somewhere, but I couldn't find it. Anyway, I ordered it a long time ago but then forgot all about it, till I was at Sac Mustang this morning and they mentioned that they had it in stock for me. While NorCal Motorsports was dropping the engine next door, I asked them to quickly install the brace to see if it would clear my 7 quart Moroso oil pan. I don't remember who had asked me to report on this back in that old thread, but I wanted to follow up either way.Long story short - this FRPP A-arm brace does clear the high capacity oil pan just fine. Ken http://www.fordracingparts.com/parts/part_...rtKeyField=9790 Ken, Is this something you would recommend to add to my parts wish list? or the other brace GNB shared: http://www.cheperformance.com/CartGenie/prod-208.htm If it is a good addition, then thinking I could add to my Christmas wish list. Thanks Lg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted November 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 ^ It's nothing critical by any means, but something worth throwing on there if the factory didn't already supply one. The Che part looks pretty goofy to me and like some serious overkill for an A-arm brace. If you think you need torque limiters, then the Che piece is for you. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lgs ShelbyGT Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 I ditched the original, went with this unit... http://www.cheperformance.com/CartGenie/prod-208.htm its a much stronger part.. GNB GNB, Is your orginal still hanging around? Thanks Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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