Export brace

[Doug]

1. Is an original export brace the same for all engine sizes?
2. Also is it one piece or 2 separate pieces.

Thanks - Doug

 

[GTCSMustang]

All cars except for Shelbys had the 2-piece brace from the factory. Even 428 cars.

Scott

 

[Doug]

That is what I was told - the car that I just got has an 1 piece. I just traded it for a 2 piece one. Thanks Doug

 

[C160223]

I just traded it for a 2 piece one. Thanks Doug

Doug

hope it wasn't an original Ford 1 piece export brace? You could have traded it for 15 sets of 2 piece braces.

 

[Doug]

It wasn't - but thanks.

 

[PNewitt]

The reason it's called an "Export Brace" is because it was originally made for the "T-5"; the German Export Mustang. German Transportation Dept. requirements stated that the suspensions for the T-5 must meet certain specs, so, it had to be extra strong under the hood (presumably for the Autobahn).

So, Shelby saw the part, and added it to the Shelby Mustangs.

And, yes, it is one piece. If you put it on, save your original two pieces, just in case you decide to go concours some day.

Paul.