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Old 01-13-2009   #1 (permalink)
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Default Strut Bar for V6 plenum cover

Quick Question, I am looking at putting a plenum cover on my V6 as well as a strut tower brace. Which strut bars clear a plenum cover on a V6. Also, do the GT strut bars which clear V8's with covers work for the V6? Any suggestions on a good bar or one that is not terribly expensive?
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Yes the strut bar will clear the cover, and I personally think the covers look awesome, especially with a 4.0 high performance emblem attached to it. The gt strut bar should also work, the struts are in the same location on both cars. Check around a few sites or even look in the classified section, Im sure you will find a reasonably priced set.
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I have the Roush strut brace, it has the billet alum strut covers, they look nice. I have a plenum cover 4 sale if any R interested, its primed and ready to paint
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Yes I have a GT500 bar it was less than 50.00 from any Ford dealer and it clears the cover.
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I have the Roush strut brace, it has the billet alum strut covers, they look nice. I have a plenum cover 4 sale if any R interested, its primed and ready to paint
this is dave do you have a photo of the cover for sale ? I am interested just email me thanks
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Just a heads up, the site rules prohibit discussing sales in the forums. And having to paint a cover, never heard of that, learn something new everyday.
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Just to add a thought. V6 cars have a taller intake cover so the V8 bars interfere. V6 bars will work with V8 cars. Not a big issue. Mine came from Ford Racing and looks sweet!
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I have the Steeda double strut bar on my V6. Looks great but it could not be used with a cover. It barely covers now without one. It is also snug at the top insualtion on the hood. I'll try to get a picture.
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I guess it just depends which cover you buy...
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I have the Steeda double strut bar on my V6. Looks great but it could not be used with a cover. It barely covers now without one. It is also snug at the top insualtion on the hood. I'll try to get a picture.
See four angles of Steeda strut bar over plenum. Very tight fit.
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