[TaylorTN]

Is there anything special required when installing Steeda Strut Tower Braces on a 2003 v6 mustang? Steeda says it takes 2 hours and medium knowledge to install and I have no idea why? It looks simple.

[tripleblack]

Originally Posted by TaylorTN

Is there anything special required when installing Steeda Strut Tower Braces on a 2003 v6 mustang? Steeda says it takes 2 hours and medium knowledge to install and I have no idea why? It looks simple.

It is straightforward, but not what I'd call dead easy.

The trickiest thing (I put one on my 2002 GT) was getting the plastic cowl cover off in one piece. I failed - snapped it in 2 different places. Turns out these are fragile, so be warned (replacements cost over $100, too). Getting it back ON is equally tricky, another opportunity to break it ( I had visions of buying several of them, being a bit on the ham-handed side myself).

Drilling the holes is a bit of a chore - the metal is really thick on the strut towers where you are working, and I'd suggest starting with a smaller pilot hole and then switching over to the full size bit.

Best of luck with the project. Mine is on a convertible, and these things make a BIG difference on verts, but are excellent on coupes as well.

If you have aftermaket items on the car (CAI, intake, supercharger, etc) check for clearance BEFORE drilling holes or removing a bunch of parts.

[TaylorTN]

Thanks, Mine is also a convertible.

[TaylorTN]

Well, i added the brace, took about 3 hrs with help. The instructions included in package said to use a 3/8 drill bit but some i got off the net said to use 5/16(i used 5/16) fit perfect!
however,i did crack the cowl. I believe there is not anyway to keep from cracking the cowl after it is dried out.
I also installed Steeda's UD pulley, easy to do as long as you have a puller, Took approx 1 hr. Both of these mods are great! p.s I had added CAI sometime ago. The car runs and drives great! I am thinking about adding the 1" spacer to the intake, but it looks like I might have a problem trying to put the cai back on( it almost touches the wheel well now). In any event the Approx $6oo spent on these mods are definitely worth every cent. I have no ideal why Ford does not make these standard this car would be head and shoulder above the competition.