Strut Tower Brace Included with Non-PP GT?

[RBGT]

I see the PP includes a black painted tower brace.

And it seems the ecoboost doesn't have have a tower brace.

Does the GT premium have a silver tower brace?

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[DailyDriver]

Ecoboost requires the PP to get the brace, likely the same with the GT.

 

[LETHAL]

PP only.

Easy enough to get used.

 

[BlackFerret69]

Neither the GT 300A nor the 301A packages mention anything about a strut tower brace, but the black painted strut tower brace (And K brace are included in the PP.

Unfortunately, I don't think the non PP GT gets one.

 

[RBGT]

Ah shoot.
I think they only cost a few hundred $ and can be installed DIY though.

Didn't opt for the PP, might build it up as I progress with nicer forged wheels.

Can't stand the PP wheels.

 

[sdsteele2]

Neither the GT 300A nor the 301A packages mention anything about a strut tower brace, but the black painted strut tower brace (And K brace are included in the PP.

Unfortunately, I don't think the non PP GT gets one.

On the S550 the 20in wheels included the K brace.

 

[t_ice14]

On the S550 the 20in wheels included the K brace.

I hope you are correct. I ordered the 20" wheels!

 

[RBGT]

K brace is the member that ties the front subframe from side to side under the car right?

 

[ThreePedalPlow]

On the S550 the 20in wheels included the K brace.

Why are those two things associated? I would have ordered the 20 inch wheels if I had known this. Maybe it was in the order guide. Didn't see anything about it on the builder.

 

[sdsteele2]

K brace is the member that ties the front subframe from side to side under the car right?

No, I’m referring to the black piece in this picture. It bolts along the cowl under where the wipers attach and then to the strut towers. I think you’re thinking of the K member which is the cradle under the engine and ties in the lower suspension.

Here it is installed in the lower image:

https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-20201-GT350

 

[sdsteele2]

Why are those two things associated? I would have ordered the 20 inch wheels if I had known this. Maybe it was in the order guide. Didn't see anything about it on the builder.

I don’t really know all the reasons why it was installed with 20s. I just know my 2020 GT had factory 20s and it had the K brace but not the strut brace.
I assume it was added to address chassis/ride quality issues with 20s.

 

[RBGT]

No, I’m referring to the black piece in this picture. It bolts along the cowl under where the wipers attach and then to the strut towers. I think you’re thinking of the K member which is the cradle under the engine and ties in the lower suspension.

Here it is installed in the lower image:

https://performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-20201-GT350

Ah yes, thanks.

Looks both parts are $220 and quite simple to add, not a deal breaker.

1.5k for the lower than factory PP handling pack.

6 hours install time.

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