MARZ4ME Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Anyone have a source for a brace that will fit a 2011 GT 500? Doesn't look like Shelby's will. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Anyone have a source for a brace that will fit a 2011 GT 500? Doesn't look like Shelby's will. Thanks Ford Racing Performance Parts; http://fordracingparts.com/parts/part_details.asp?PartKeyField=11705 It's for a 2010 but the '11 & '12 are the same body. Required a Intake Resonator Delete Tube too. Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARZ4ME Posted May 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Thanks Phill...Checking on that now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taxfree Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Be careful with the the Ford Performance strut tower bar. I ordered one and when I installed it the hood had a bludge in it about half way between the front edge and trailing edge of the hood. The sides of the hood were about 1/8th to 1/4 inch above the fenders. I removed the bar and the buldge went away. I thought about removing some of the hood insulation but decided to just go without. I still have the bar if you want to give it a try. I have a 2012 GT500 SVTPP. Let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Be careful with the the Ford Performance strut tower bar. I ordered one and when I installed it the hood had a bludge in it about half way between the front edge and trailing edge of the hood. The sides of the hood were about 1/8th to 1/4 inch above the fenders. I removed the bar and the buldge went away. I thought about removing some of the hood insulation but decided to just go without. I still have the bar if you want to give it a try. I have a 2012 GT500 SVTPP. Let me know. Same with my 2010. I tried removing the insulation blanket and it still had a rise in it but only about half as much as with the blanket. Having said that, about 75% of the people report that they don't have a problem with the other 25% reporting that they do have the problem. I'm going to try bending mine in my hydraulic press before completely giving up on it. It's primarily for looks on the newer GT500's so I'm not worried about structual integerty being compromised. Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VNVET Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 Taxfree, Do you still have the brace and how much do you want for it. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Bailey Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Look into Steeda's 2 bar brace...it's a nice piece and bolts 4 points on each side...very sturdy addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARZ4ME Posted May 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 I installed the Ford Racing STB on my 2011 and had no problem. I did notice however that the bolt plane on either end of the brace was just off of flush with the strut tower housing. A little careful bending of the STB may correct the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickshelby Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 So no one has a 08-09 KR style FRPP brace on a 10-11-12 GT500? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted June 26, 2012 Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 So no one has a 08-09 KR style FRPP brace on a 10-11-12 GT500? I'm still waiting for the answer to that question too. Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickshelby Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 Looks like 05mustangman does!... With a JLT carbon CAI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rba44 Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 JLT's 07 to 09 brace will fit no problem but you need to have the JLT carbon CAI. Will not fit wit stock CAI and it comes painted and striped will try to get a pic for you, Mine is a 2010 500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrickshelby Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 JLT's 07 to 09 brace will fit no problem but you need to have the JLT carbon CAI. Will not fit wit stock CAI and it comes painted and striped will try to get a pic for you, Mine is a 2010 500 Did not know JLT made tower braces... Have not found any. "05mustangman" has a Ford Racing 07-09 brace but I can't tell from the picture if it's stock or modified and if it squeezes down the CAI... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010vert Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 I have the 07/09 KR style strut tower brace on my 2010 gt 500. I did have to purchase the JLT carbon cold air intake and two spacers, also sold by JLT. It is a tight fit. I must say it cuts the cowl shake on my vert, and it feels a little tighter in long sweeping turns on uneven pavement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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