Shock Tower Brace

[vbarrios]

I would like to add a monte carlo bar on my mustang but the A/C and distributor are in the way.
So, I'm considering just putting an aftermarket export brace(considering one from Total Control). Should this be enough for reducing flexing in the front?
I have a 302 producing about 385HP at the flywheel and I don't intend to race the car.

 

[franklinair]

Monte Carlo Bar

I installed an export brace AND a Monte Carlo Bar on a '68, 289 car. I used the Monte Carlo Bar that has a curve in the middle, clearing the distributor. I'm intending to do the same on my 302 C/S.
Hope this helps.

 

[vbarrios]

I bought a curved monte carlo bar and it does clear the distributor, but not the a/c unit which is why I'm thinking of getting a strong export brace. I just don't know if it will be strong enough without a monte carlo bar.

 

[franklinair]

What kind of compressor? Mine was the old York type. No problem then.

 

[vbarrios]

I just installed the one by vintage air. The probalby why the bar won't go in.

 

[CougarCJ]

Except for the semi permanancy of sub frame connectors, I think they are the best bang for the buck.

 

[Mustanger]

Except for the semi permanancy of sub frame connectors, I think they are the best bang for the buck.

I agree... Mike Ruth of Pro-Chassis/Alston said that to me years ago when I restored my Mach1 ...

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