Product Details

BMR Suspension's Strut Tower Brace for the 2005-2014 Ford Mustang GT and Boss 302 (S197) V8 ties the front strut towers together across the Coyote or 4.6L engine bay, cutting chassis flex under hard cornering load and sharpening steering response. Heavy-duty DOM tubing with 3/16" laser-cut mounting plates — designed to fit without the factory plenum cover for a cleaner engine-bay look plus real chassis improvement.

About 15 minutes to install with basic hand tools. Available in Red or Black Hammertone powder-coat.

Features

  • V8 strut tower brace for 2005-2014 S197 Mustang
  • Heavy-duty DOM tubing with 3/16" laser-cut mounting plates
  • Reduces front chassis flex, sharpens steering response
  • Bolt-on installation at factory strut tower points (~15 min)
  • Red or Black Hammertone powder-coat
  • Made in the U.S.A.

Installation Instructions

Download the STB009 installation guide (PDF)

Specifications
Part Number STB009R (Red) / STB009H (Black Hammertone)
Part Name BMR Suspension Strut Tower Brace
Vehicle 2005-2014 Ford Mustang GT / Boss 302
Chassis Code S197
Engine 4.6L V8 3V; 5.0L Coyote V8
Drivetrain RWD
Fitment Location Front strut towers
Notes
  • V8 without plenum cover; does NOT work with positive displacement superchargers; for V6 use STB010; for V8 with plenum cover use STB011
  • Fits 4.6L and 5.0L V8 models without the factory plenum cover.
  • Does not work with positive displacement superchargers (so not suitable for Shelby GT500).
  • For V6 use STB010; for V8 keeping plenum cover use STB011.

Vehicle fitment

This product fits the vehicles listed below.

YearMakeModelDrivetrainNotes
2005FordMustangRWDV8 without plenum cover; does NOT work with positive displacement superchargers; for V6 use STB010; for V8 with plenum cover use STB011; Fits 4.6L and 5.0L V8 models without the factory plenum cover.; Does not work with positive displacement superchargers (so not suitable for Shelby GT500).; For V6 use STB010; for V8 keeping plenum cover use STB011.
2006FordMustangRWDV8 without plenum cover; does NOT work with positive displacement superchargers; for V6 use STB010; for V8 with plenum cover use STB011; Fits 4.6L and 5.0L V8 models without the factory plenum cover.; Does not work with positive displacement superchargers (so not suitable for Shelby GT500).; For V6 use STB010; for V8 keeping plenum cover use STB011.
2007FordMustangRWDV8 without plenum cover; does NOT work with positive displacement superchargers; for V6 use STB010; for V8 with plenum cover use STB011; Fits 4.6L and 5.0L V8 models without the factory plenum cover.; Does not work with positive displacement superchargers (so not suitable for Shelby GT500).; For V6 use STB010; for V8 keeping plenum cover use STB011.
2008FordMustangRWDV8 without plenum cover; does NOT work with positive displacement superchargers; for V6 use STB010; for V8 with plenum cover use STB011; Fits 4.6L and 5.0L V8 models without the factory plenum cover.; Does not work with positive displacement superchargers (so not suitable for Shelby GT500).; For V6 use STB010; for V8 keeping plenum cover use STB011.
2009FordMustangRWDV8 without plenum cover; does NOT work with positive displacement superchargers; for V6 use STB010; for V8 with plenum cover use STB011; Fits 4.6L and 5.0L V8 models without the factory plenum cover.; Does not work with positive displacement superchargers (so not suitable for Shelby GT500).; For V6 use STB010; for V8 keeping plenum cover use STB011.
2010FordMustangRWDV8 without plenum cover; does NOT work with positive displacement superchargers; for V6 use STB010; for V8 with plenum cover use STB011; Fits 4.6L and 5.0L V8 models without the factory plenum cover.; Does not work with positive displacement superchargers (so not suitable for Shelby GT500).; For V6 use STB010; for V8 keeping plenum cover use STB011.
2011FordMustangRWDV8 without plenum cover; does NOT work with positive displacement superchargers; for V6 use STB010; for V8 with plenum cover use STB011; Fits 4.6L and 5.0L V8 models without the factory plenum cover.; Does not work with positive displacement superchargers (so not suitable for Shelby GT500).; For V6 use STB010; for V8 keeping plenum cover use STB011.
2012FordMustangRWDV8 without plenum cover; does NOT work with positive displacement superchargers; for V6 use STB010; for V8 with plenum cover use STB011; Fits 4.6L and 5.0L V8 models without the factory plenum cover.; Does not work with positive displacement superchargers (so not suitable for Shelby GT500).; For V6 use STB010; for V8 keeping plenum cover use STB011.
2013FordMustangRWDV8 without plenum cover; does NOT work with positive displacement superchargers; for V6 use STB010; for V8 with plenum cover use STB011; Fits 4.6L and 5.0L V8 models without the factory plenum cover.; Does not work with positive displacement superchargers (so not suitable for Shelby GT500).; For V6 use STB010; for V8 keeping plenum cover use STB011.
2014FordMustangRWDV8 without plenum cover; does NOT work with positive displacement superchargers; for V6 use STB010; for V8 with plenum cover use STB011; Fits 4.6L and 5.0L V8 models without the factory plenum cover.; Does not work with positive displacement superchargers (so not suitable for Shelby GT500).; For V6 use STB010; for V8 keeping plenum cover use STB011.

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