Metco Motorsports Tensioner Brace Installed!

[04sleeper]

This is a mod that I have been meaning to do but finally got installed tonight.

With me running a Whipple @ 20 psi I figured it was a good thing to do.

This braces the factory tensioner to keep it from flexing outward and keep it working properly.

Tensioner Support Plate, 2003-2004 Mustang Cobra: Metco Motorsports

Here's a few pics from the install.

The billet bracket comes with a very hard piece of Delrin on it to guide the tensioner. You can see it here.

The spacers mount the brace the proper distance from the tensioner to allow it to move up and down, but not in and out.

The intercooler Reservoir line comes out from under the brace so I put a piece of convolute tubing on it for protection.

The tensioner now feels more secure and is still able to do it's job properly without the risk of flexing. I think it is a wort while mod for anyone with any sort of pulley upgrade either with an Eaton or Twin Screw. :thumbsup:

 

[IronTerp]

Very nice Sleeper.....Looks like a sound addition to a higher boost setup.

 

[iBiTe03]

might have to look into that one :thumbsup:

 

[latemodelracer2]

thats a clean engine

 

[blackvenom77]

Nice mod, I'll have to order one soon.

 

[03cobra#694]

Thanks Kevin,didn`t even know they made such a thing.

 

[unit213]

I should probably install one too at some point. You really can't go wrong for $80 for
a functional piece that is easy to install. Nice post and good job making people aware
of this mod (if they haven't seen it before).

 

[04sleeper]

Thanks guys.

Like I mentioned earlier, I think it is definitely a worth while mod for any pullied car.

 

[03 DSG Snake]

I just installed mine Sunday. Wish I got an all black one, but it's hidden behind the reservoir anyways.

Solid piece for sure. :rockon:

 

[iBiTe03]

Thanks Kevin,didn`t even know they made such a thing.

yeah same here lol

 

[03Cobrra]

I broke mine so I got one of these bad boys...

 

[deec73]

Ive had one of those on my car for a couple of years. My car has a ton of Metco stuff on it lol... Great quality and a great group of guys and (gal) there. Give Aaron and Rick a call, they will hook you up.

 

[Tractionless1]

Looks like they changed it slightly. Mine has the Metco insignia/banner laser cut into it.

 

[JB]

Looks like they changed it slightly. Mine has the Metco insignia/banner laser cut into it.

Mine has it also.....Got it in 2005

You'll want to replace those bolts because they'll rust due to water from vent

I used stainless steel

.

 

[Impact 5.0]

Nice Mod! Have to add that to my list of things to get this year!

 

[04sleeper]

Looks like they changed it slightly. Mine has the Metco insignia/banner laser cut into it.

Yeah, they do not offer that any more. No big deal as you don't see it anyway.

Ive had one of those on my car for a couple of years. My car has a ton of Metco stuff on it lol... Great quality and a great group of guys and (gal) there. Give Aaron and Rick a call, they will hook you up.

They are some of the best out there that's for sure! Great group of people.

Mine has it also.....Got it in 2005

You'll want to replace those bolts because they'll rust due to water from vent

I used stainless steel.

Yeah, I figured tey might. If and when they do I will get some stainless bolts.

 

[Tractionless1]

Yeah, they do not offer that any more. No big deal as you don't see it anyway.

YOU don't but I do!

 

[lucheski]

im running the metco tensioner brace, its a great piece

 

[95SC]

Yeah, I figured tey might. If and when they do I will get some stainless bolts.

+1
I have this bracket and bolts are pretty rusted, where can we get stainless replacement bolts

 

[64comet]

Edelbrock Steel Belt Tensioner Brace / 2005-2009 Mustang GT & F150
anyone know if the edelbrock one will fit. Half the price and looks better in my opinion.