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Question Strut Tower Braces for a 2.3L Mustang

Does anybody have a strut tower brace on their 2.3L Mustang? I wanna get one for mine to stiffen up the front a bit, but I don't know which one would be the best one to get, and what would fit. Any suggestions? Thanks.
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you might have a little bit of clearence issues with a strut tower brace, becuase of the upper intake manifold and the throttle body, but i heard the ones from bbk work and the one from maximum motorsports
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Thanks for the info!
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definetly go with the one from maximum motorsports looks good, way stronger, bolts up to stronger points,
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make a strut tower brace... many people these days are into buying things.. for $100 i could make a mean looking strut brace
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yeah but the ones you buy have exact fit, made fromhigh grade material, and have great placement and engineering behind them
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I don't think I'd even know where to start in making a brace. Hopefully I can get the MM one for my birthday next month! Can't wait!
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i would, im getting one in about 3 weeks i cant wait i have heard alot of good things about them
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Cool. Post pics of it installed if you can!
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k ill let you know
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If you have clearance issues, you can always go with a Monte Carlo bar, the design doesnt just cross over the engine bay exactly. Mine is carbed so depending on design I may have somebody make one that goes across the front and rear of the engine.
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with the one from M.M. you wont have any clearence issues
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anyone seen where to buy a strut tower brace for the back two struts?
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anyone seen where to buy a strut tower brace for the back two struts?
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I thought about rear strut tower braces, didn't think anybody made one.
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