Reworking the factory strut tower brace to fit the FRPP/Whipple CAI
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I guess as long as you learn something, no effort was wasted.
I'm an eternal pessimist that tends to focus on the failures instead of the successes. That said, this exercise was far from optimum and were I to do it over again I know exactly what I'd do differently. Therein lies my satisfaction.
Nice work, but does it actually help the car in ANY way? Personally I cant see it doing anything for the car, and was put there by Ford, for the allure of making it more "corner carver" appealing. The truth is in the weight of the car, and I cant see the STB making one bit of difference. Thats just my opinion. I have no conclusive evidence to back it up either.
I think Lord Van doesnt use one either?
I think Lord Van doesnt use one either?
I laid my reasoning out in the first paragraph. To recap - it really didn't matter either way to me whether the car has one or not.
There are valid arguments on each side. I can't vouch for the factory's measurable intent here. There are plenty of fast cars that have nothing of the sort that ties each tower to one another.
Then again, I have seen footage where dynamic strut tower movement was documented. Does the plane that the STB resides in help to mitigate yielding strut towers? Quite possibly, however minor the effect may be. How does that translate into a 'quicker' car, specifically the two ton GT500? I'll leave that to the vehicle dynamics engineer(s) that designed this particular brace.
Suffice it to say that the part is light enough that adding it probably doesn't negatively affect anything.
There are valid arguments on each side. I can't vouch for the factory's measurable intent here. There are plenty of fast cars that have nothing of the sort that ties each tower to one another.
Then again, I have seen footage where dynamic strut tower movement was documented. Does the plane that the STB resides in help to mitigate yielding strut towers? Quite possibly, however minor the effect may be. How does that translate into a 'quicker' car, specifically the two ton GT500? I'll leave that to the vehicle dynamics engineer(s) that designed this particular brace.
Suffice it to say that the part is light enough that adding it probably doesn't negatively affect anything.
Tob what's next? If there is one car up here that I admire, it's Tobs. Everything is done at home with sheer ingenuity. Gotta respect those that do not believe that something can't be done. Top it off with step by step guides on how to do. (better than instructions I get with high dollar parts) Looking forward to the next piece of the car that you modify, if there's anything left.
Probably '13 brakes. Because I need them? Hell no.
I'm also going to hammer FRPP to consider a 10-1/2" version of the '13 base GT500 wheel, repeatedly. I'm going to continue to encourage them to come up with a CF driveshaft as well.
Fabrication wise, this year I'd like to whip up a rubber bushed rear upper control arm that is adjustable. Something similar to what Roush uses in terms of bushings but also able to be adjusted to optimize pinion angle for a given ride height and a specific application. I dunno. There's a lot of ideas swirling around Dirty.
I'm also going to hammer FRPP to consider a 10-1/2" version of the '13 base GT500 wheel, repeatedly. I'm going to continue to encourage them to come up with a CF driveshaft as well.
Fabrication wise, this year I'd like to whip up a rubber bushed rear upper control arm that is adjustable. Something similar to what Roush uses in terms of bushings but also able to be adjusted to optimize pinion angle for a given ride height and a specific application. I dunno. There's a lot of ideas swirling around Dirty.
In the Feb issue of MM&FF one of the SVT engineers is holding a CF driveshaft -- I was under the impression it was going to be standard on the '13??
And Tob..what happened with the Boss quad pipes and the cut-outs??
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the '13 driveshaft won't fit the earlier cars, the '13s TR-6060 has a different tailshaft housing that (IIRC) shortens the driveshaft length.
Oh damnit !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Is there rub with that setup on the hood blanket?
it is like the inflatable life preserver underneath your airline seat
doesn't hurt - might help
What setup? Tob needs to have a fabrication business on the side. The dedication and craftsmanship he puts in is second to none. Not saying he would do it for everyone though
oke: good job TOB. Looking forward to the next mod. He has to have the most personal customized GT500it is like the inflatable life preserver underneath your airline seat
doesn't hurt - might help
Killer analogy that had me grinning.
What setup? Tob needs to have a fabrication business on the side. The dedication and craftsmanship he puts in is second to none. Not saying he would do it for everyone though
Dirty, I have yet to figure out many things. But I do know this - when I need a promoter, you're getting the call. Don King ain't got nuthin' on you!:rockon:
Next time I do something I'm going to feel compelled to give attention to even the most obscure details. You will be the voice in my head telling me that I can do better! Hehe. I'm just glad to be above ground and to have the honor of sharing in this hobby with you and everyone else here. :coolman:
sorta off topic, but thought you might like this, lots of intriguing info...
Do strut tower braces do ANYTHING? - Corner-Carvers Forums
I'm assuming no chance in hell the FRPP brace would work regardless of the intake.
What is the FRPP brace
I know... had to blow the dust off this post before reading it.... Am going through the write ups more thoroughly. More amazed as each day passes.
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