SGT/SC#0471 Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 I am wondering if anyone knows the update on this part? I saw a pic but cannot find anymore info...I still question how it could be done but I am waiting...anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500-07 Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 I have a picture of it, but have been asked not to post it. It hits the SC with the stock motor mounts. You'll need to use a stiffer motor mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC#0471 Posted July 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2010 I have a picture of it, but have been asked not to post it. It hits the SC with the stock motor mounts. You'll need to use a stiffer motor mount. Is it a lowered mount or just a stiffer one? Does FFRP still intend to release the brace atr some point or is it just experimental? Thanks for the update... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500-07 Posted July 18, 2010 Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 Is it a lowered mount or just a stiffer one? Does FFRP still intend to release the brace atr some point or is it just experimental? Thanks for the update... just a stiffer mm. I haven't heard any new news about it, so it may have been shelved. Chip Beck was working one, may be he has some updates on his progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC#0471 Posted July 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2010 just a stiffer mm. I haven't heard any new news about it, so it may have been shelved. Chip Beck was working one, may be he has some updates on his progress. Thanks. I looked at mine after I first got it home and I cannot see any way you could make a brace that could fit. Dropping the engine might get it, but there is way little clearance under there. And in reality, I have not noticed it being absent from the car now. I only think I am that good! Haha Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted July 21, 2010 Report Share Posted July 21, 2010 Thanks. I looked at mine after I first got it home and I cannot see any way you could make a brace that could fit. Dropping the engine might get it, but there is way little clearance under there. And in reality, I have not noticed it being absent from the car now. I only think I am that good! Haha Cheers! The strut tower braces on these cars are purely cosmetic. There's zero chance that a bar with that kind of curve is going to do a damn thing for handling on a 3500+ lb car. Regardless, not having the FRPP bar would bum me out, just because it really does tie things together nicely. If you rest the bar flatly on the top of your Whipple, how far is it from the bottom of the bar to the top of a strut tower? I've got a set of poly motor mounts that lower the engine 1/2" and I've had zero issues since installing them. It's not a bad install either, so you may want to give it a try, if you think 1/2" drop would help get you there. If that still doesn't do it, perhaps you could figure out a way to pull the stock strut studs and replace them with longer ones? Then on top of the strut towers, over the tops of each longer stud, you could insert a spacer to raise the bar up off the strut towers. I guess it all depends on how much of a difference you need to make up with that Whipple in the way. Hood clearance could be an issue with spacers as well. I dunno man, just thinking out loud. Good luck either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC#0471 Posted July 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 Thanks Ken thats a good idea I eyeball engineered it and it looked like no way to me...I will try the stock one and post a pic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown Away Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 The strut tower braces on these cars are purely cosmetic. There's zero chance that a bar with that kind of curve is going to do a damn thing for handling on a 3500+ lb car. Regardless, not having the FRPP bar would bum me out, just because it really does tie things together nicely. If you rest the bar flatly on the top of your Whipple, how far is it from the bottom of the bar to the top of a strut tower? I've got a set of poly motor mounts that lower the engine 1/2" and I've had zero issues since installing them. It's not a bad install either, so you may want to give it a try, if you think 1/2" drop would help get you there. If that still doesn't do it, perhaps you could figure out a way to pull the stock strut studs and replace them with longer ones? Then on top of the strut towers, over the tops of each longer stud, you could insert a spacer to raise the bar up off the strut towers. I guess it all depends on how much of a difference you need to make up with that Whipple in the way. Hood clearance could be an issue with spacers as well. I dunno man, just thinking out loud. Good luck either way. I've got the Lethal Performance lowering motor mounts on my car. No way will it fit with the Whipple. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500-07 Posted August 7, 2010 Report Share Posted August 7, 2010 want to bet? :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewnagle1964 Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 want to bet? :happy feet: Okay how the H eeee double L do I get one of those !!!!!????? Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 I think it is the V6 bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewnagle1964 Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 I think it is the V6 bar. I think it is the new FRPP bar made for the Whipple that Ford talked about last year Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kahmann Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 I think it is the new FRPP bar made for the Whipple that Ford talked about last year Andrew I think you're right man. That bar definitely looks to have a sharper curve to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slbgtsc Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 Is that the stock Bullit strut bar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL SHELBY Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 Steeda has one that will clear the Whipple on the 2010, but I have no idea if it will clear the hood on the '09 and prior years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL SHELBY Posted August 10, 2010 Report Share Posted August 10, 2010 I know the V6/Bullitt brace is taller then the brace on the SGT. I'm just not sure about how much taller it is. I agree with Ken that little if anything is gained by the brace. Particularly since it does not tie into the cal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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COBRA SCOTTY Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT4578 Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 to bad there isn't a emoticon for wishing in one hand, and ______ in the other Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2008GT-C Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 I found a Shelby GT-C/SC for sale in ebay item number 130431267797 and it has a Whipple and a strut tower brace. Anybody know the owner of this car and what is the brace they are using and if the engine is lowered? -Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT4578 Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 being that the car is from NY, i'm gonna guess that Tasca did the work, and it has a lowered motor. Just a guess Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500-07 Posted September 17, 2010 Report Share Posted September 17, 2010 I found a Shelby GT-C/SC for sale in ebay item number 130431267797 and it has a Whipple and a strut tower brace. Anybody know the owner of this car and what is the brace they are using and if the engine is lowered? -Kevin Tasca did the mods on this SGT and lowered the motor so the STB would fit. Drew )the owner) has posted on here before about this SGT and his Blue Stripe Super Snake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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