Using a Bullitt strut tower brace with whipple

[JCH2008GT]

My buddy is wanting to put a whipple on his 08 Bullitt, but doesn't want to get rid of the factory strut tower brace. What modifications need to be done to the brace in order to make it work? I know it has been done, just not sure what he needs to do. Appreciate any help.


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[skwerl]

I wasn't able to use mine with the Roush M90, even after dropping the motor with the BMR K member. It cleared the blower but not the air intake/throttle body. I know a couple guys had theirs modified by carving out the bottom of the tube and welding it closed with a flat filler piece, then painting it. I wasn't willing to work that hard at it.

If you try to use spacers under the mounting tabs then it hits the hood. Even stock mine was rubbing the hood insulation. An aftermarket hood with more clearance would be necessary.

 

[06 T-RED S/C GT]

My buddy is wanting to put a whipple on his 08 Bullitt, but doesn't want to get rid of the factory strut tower brace. What modifications need to be done to the brace in order to make it work? I know it has been done, just not sure what he needs to do. Appreciate any help.


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If your buddy doesn't want to lose his OEM STB.. Another option would be Vortech, Procharger or Paxton as an alternative.. However if he still prefers the PD style roots (whipple) Chances are he'll need to modify the STB just as Skwerl mentioned in order to have enough clearance..

Your buddy may also want to look into Kenne Bell as a possible alternative as well.. It's still considered a PD type blower, but is a twin screw rather than the roots style whipple.. The Kenne Bell just might be the right size blower to clear your OEM Bullitt STB..

 

[JCH2008GT]

His best option might be to just ditch the bar. He's leaning towards a whipple, and modifying the brace seems like a headache.


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[Pentalab]

Dunno about the bullitt hood, but steeda makes several stb's that will clear both a blower and the hood. My 2010 FRPP stb ( identical to the stb used on the 11+ V6 cars..and also identical to the Boss stb) would not clear my M90 . Steeda makes 2 x stb's that easily clear the m90 and also the TVS-2300 pd blowers..and clears the hood on the 10+ cars. But the 10-12 cars all got the 'power dome hood'. Steed makes several stbs that will clear any of the whipple blowers...... but may not clear the hood on the bullitt.

 

[Paladin LL 06]

Does the strut tower brace even do that much for you performance wise that it's worth keeping, or is it the fact that it came with the car so you leave it on?

 

[JCH2008GT]

Does the strut tower brace even do that much for you performance wise that it's worth keeping, or is it the fact that it came with the car so you leave it on?

He mainly wants it because it's something original on his Bullitt. I think I may have him talked into taking it off now to do the whipple. I told him he won't care about that stupid bar once he feels some power lol


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[skwerl]

I ended up hanging mine in the garage next to the car. Makes a nice towel rack for hanging detail towels.

 

[Paladin LL 06]

I'm all about the original thing, but whipple definitely supersedes all!!! Enjoy!!

 

[JCH2008GT]

I ended up hanging mine in the garage next to the car. Makes a nice towel rack for hanging detail towels.

That's what I told him to do, make it a wall ornament lol


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[07 Boss]

If your buddy doesn't want to lose his OEM STB.. Another option would be Vortech, Procharger or Paxton as an alternative.. However if he still prefers the PD style roots (whipple) Chances are he'll need to modify the STB just as Skwerl mentioned in order to have enough clearance..

Your buddy may also want to look into Kenne Bell as a possible alternative as well.. It's still considered a PD type blower, but is a twin screw rather than the roots style whipple.. The Kenne Bell just might be the right size blower to clear your OEM Bullitt STB..

Uhhhh...Whipple is a twin screw, not a roots style blower. Same as a KB.

 

[lemkau77]

You might be able to run a spacer between the the strut tower and the brace, but if you have the factory hood you will probably have clearance issues.

If you didn't want to stick with factory, but wanted to keep the strut tower look there is this option

http://www.cjponyparts.com/steeda-s...gt-bullitt-2005-2014-2007-2009-gt500/p/STB48/

 

[mrt2you]

Does the strut tower brace even do that much for you performance wise that it's worth keeping, or is it the fact that it came with the car so you leave it on?

as a bullitt owner I can understand his thinking.
the strut brace is a important part of what makes a bullitt mustang a bullitt mustang. there is a tag on the strut brace identifying it as a bullitt.
I cut the pipe and added a plate to mine to fit over my TVS 2300. i haven't checked to see if it fits yet.
as mentioned he could try adding shims to raies it a bit for clearance.
I have a drop k member and the brace clears the supercharger. it doesn't clear the throttle body.

 

[06 T-RED S/C GT]

Uhhhh...Whipple is a twin screw, not a roots style blower. Same as a KB.

I stand corrected lol. Perhaps I was comparing the whipple with the Roush TVS 2300 which is considered as a roots/hybrid style blower..

 

[06 T-RED S/C GT]

He mainly wants it because it's something original on his Bullitt. I think I may have him talked into taking it off now to do the whipple. I told him he won't care about that stupid bar once he feels some power lol


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Then he'll have to determine which is more important.. Power or STB ! Or he can also look into a Kenne Bell just as I previously mentioned as a possible alternative..

 

[skwerl]

It ain't happening without some custom modifications. The arch simply won't work with the throttle body. You either have to cut it or bend it. Period. A KB setup won't work, spacers won't work, lower motor mounts are required just to clear the blower body but won't fix the throttle body conflict. Spacers will make it hit the hood.

Sorry to contradict all the well meaning suggestions but a few of us actually own (or owned) supercharged Bullitts and have been through the same dilemma.

 

[bujeezus]

/thread Lol!

 

[06 T-RED S/C GT]

It ain't happening without some custom modifications. The arch simply won't work with the throttle body. You either have to cut it or bend it. Period. A KB setup won't work, spacers won't work, lower motor mounts are required just to clear the blower body but won't fix the throttle body conflict. Spacers will make it hit the hood.

Sorry to contradict all the well meaning suggestions but a few of us actually own (or owned) supercharged Bullitts and have been through the same dilemma.

Then his only other options are Vortech, Procharger or Paxton... Otherwise if he's only interested in the whipple ? He'll have to make a decision as to which is more important.. Making more power or keeping his OEM Bulliit STB !

 

[Pentalab]

Does the strut tower brace even do that much for you performance wise that it's worth keeping, or is it the fact that it came with the car so you leave it on?

Adding a STB is like closing off the 4th side of a rectangle, yes it does make a difference to handling.

To clear a whipple, and clear the hood, + cai, tb, etc, it will probably have to be custom made. Put a go pro camera + strong light under the hood,along with steel rulers etc, to see what you are actually dealing with.

 

[06 T-RED S/C GT]

Adding a STB is like closing off the 4th side of a rectangle, yes it does make a difference to handling.

To clear a whipple, and clear the hood, + cai, tb, etc, it will probably have to be custom made. Put a go pro camera + strong light under the hood,along with steel rulers etc, to see what you are actually dealing with.

From my understanding.. He's not interested in adding an aftermarket brace, but instead wants to keep his OEM Bullitt STB that came installed from the factory..

So unless he's willing to make some modifications to his STB in order to clear the throttle body, intake tube and hood.. He's going to have to decide which is more important, making more power with the Whipple or remain OEM stock and keep the Bullitt STB..