What Strut Tower Brace to Use with Termi Swap

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i have a 96 cobra with a terminator swap. I am trying to figure out what strut tower brace will fit on this bad boy. FYI......stock eaton and also has MM Camber Plates! Thanks :shrug:
 

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Let me know if you're successful. I've done quite a bit of hood modification in the past, but the 96-98 Cobra hood has the main supports right in the way. I would be really leary of how much would have to be cut. Most cowl hoods would clear with no issues however. The 03-04 hood is a bit taller and they moved the main supports out of the way.
 

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let me know if you're successful. I've done quite a bit of hood modification in the past, but the 96-98 cobra hood has the main supports right in the way. I would be really leary of how much would have to be cut. Most cowl hoods would clear with no issues however. The 03-04 hood is a bit taller and they moved the main supports out of the way.


well i did have to cut the hood for the throttle body to clear. (i believe it was the tb) but i will see what i can do and give you a heads up.
 

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It was the IAC and that's just a little notch compared to what you'll need to pull out for the hood to clear. :)

I wonder if you could cut the bracing out and then re-enforce the hood again some way. I hope you figure it out, because I would love to have a STB again!
 

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Here's the best comparison I could find:

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It's the big thick bracing that's in the way.

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On my car, I've got a JLT Cold air intake tube that it wouldn't fit around either.
 
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Yeah it is that bracing i cut a good amount but its still barley hitting. Maybe if i start griding that specific area down it will do me good. Thanks ill get back to you guys
 

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Did you get the strut tower brace to fit?

I'm curious, will the brace bolt to the pre existing strut tower brace holes?

Im in the process of the swap. I hoping to be done by Dec this year.

Im using an aftermarket hood so I wont have to cut into anything. I looking for a strut tower brace. since my 97GT is a 'vert, I need anything and everything to keep the chassis flex to a minimum.
 

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