Torched10 Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Went to out my svt on and its about 1/4 in to long. It won't reach the 2 bolts on either strut brace. Did you guys force it on by bending it using a tool. I hate to use a hammer. Anyone else have this issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted September 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Oops. Meant to say too long that'd why I was thinking if just forcing it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Went to out my svt on and its about 1/4 in to long. It won't reach the 2 bolts on either strut brace. Did you guys force it on by bending it using a tool. I hate to use a hammer. Anyone else have this issue Nope, mine fits right over the 4 bolts. It does however sit slightly high and hold the hood up about 1/4" but *most* do not hold the hood up. I have heard of others that do but most that don't. Both of these issues tells me they either don't have a very good jig or no jig at all. Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted September 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Phil. Thanks. Your comments are always helpful. Ok bolted on the one side and was then able to just horse the other side on. So it fits Yeah!!markedthe strut with chalk to see if it clears. It does so its not even touching the hood pad. Man 1/4 in. I'd leave it off and return it. That must look horrible. Also put my Jlt carbon fiber cai back on as well. Sounds much better next I s tires. Spinning out at all speeds is not a long term strategy when your 69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted September 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 One more question. Had to reposition the fuel line to just in front of the brace. So out s flush against it touching it.I'm wondering if heat will be transmitted into the fuel and heat It up. Ok dont See how it might rub but I'm wondering about heat transfer. I remember in my old gto I'd get vapor lock if the fuel line guy too hot on a mechanical fuel pump. Any thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 One more question. Had to reposition the fuel line to just in front of the brace. So out s flush against it touching it.I'm wondering if heat will be transmitted into the fuel and heat It up. Ok dont See how it might rub but I'm wondering about heat transfer. I remember in my old gto I'd get vapor lock if the fuel line guy too hot on a mechanical fuel pump. Any thoughts If it is steel line I wouldn't worry about it. I've had vapor lock on a customers car when I replaced a length of steel with rubber/neo. The black hose absorbed the heat and gave me fits. You can wrap crinkled aluminum foil around it if you have concerns but quite honestly, with the high pressures the EFI unit runs there is little to NO chance of vapor lock happening (cross that bridge IF you come up on it). Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted September 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 It's rubber or something in that family. It's wrapped with some kind of heat dissipating fiber, kind of a mesh deal.I figure the fuels moving pretty rapidly in a short distance so I agree with your analysis but just curious what others who have the svt strut have experienced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joraft Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 ... with the high pressures the EFI unit runs there is little to NO chance of vapor lock happening (cross that bridge IF you come up on it). Not to mention that the EFI is constantly circulating the fuel back to the tank. It never sits still long enough to boil in the lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted September 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Ok great. And really thermodynamic ally since the brace doesn't connect to engine the strut support and fuel line would be in the same engine ambient temp anyway. Ok now I'll work on tires Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted September 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Ok great. And really thermodynamic ally since the brace doesn't connect to engine the strut support and fuel line would be in the same engine ambient temp anyway. Ok now I'll work on tires Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radical08 Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 Odd it was short but did fit, never had that issue with 3 of these on 3 different years Shelby's. Anyway the fuel line will not get hot and this brace has been on my 2010 for 3 years with no issues and now on my 2013 for 6 weeks. I would not wrap aluminum foil as it is not needed and would look stupid in the engine compartment of a $70K car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted September 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 I corrected myself. It was too long Thanks for input. So on your 13 the fuel line is just in front of the brace,touching it and no issues. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radical08 Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 Yes and no issue at all. If I was going to do anything I would get slightly larger black rubber hose, split it with a razor and put it around the hose but for now I'm good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted September 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 Good idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1968 Posted September 11, 2014 Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 Where did you guys order this brace from? Do you think it is needed on this car? Your thoughts- thx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted September 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 I got mine on eBay. The guy had 5 left when I bought mine. If you have a vert it definitely helps alot on corners at speed it cost me ,330. Svt stopped making them . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted September 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2014 http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?nav=item.view&id=371095485943&alt=web Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted September 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 Ps. I have the Jlt strut brace left from my 2010 vert. It won't fit over the stock cai so you'd need the smaller in diameter Jlt cai. They are 99 bucks from Jlt and come painted to your color. If interested in my brace its 80 bucks plus shipping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHELBYPOWER Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 I have the JLT Super Big Air, will this fit over it? Thanks, Manuel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted September 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Call Jlt and ask them. I'd let you return it but it'd s big box and shipping will be high.it did touch the brace on my 10 so. Doubting it would clear unless the big one isn't any higher than the small one just wider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Hill Jr Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 My JLT Big Air Clears fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAST FRED Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Nice looking engine bay Virginian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted September 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Think he was wondering if the Jlt brace I have would clear us Jlt cai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHELBYPOWER Posted September 24, 2014 Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 I have the JLT SUPER BIG AIR plus the KB 168mm, I am going to call JLT tomorrow to see what they have to say. Regards, Manuel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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