SR Performance Strut Tower Brace Install! (NOT A GUN VIDEO!)

Published on July 25, 2025
Duration: 9:50

This guide details the installation of an SR Performance Strut Tower Brace and cowl brace on a Mustang S650. The process involves removing factory plastic components, installing the new braces, and torquing fasteners to specification. The upgrade aims to improve front-end stiffness and handling.

Quick Summary

Installing an SR Performance Strut Tower Brace and cowl brace on a Mustang S650 enhances front-end stiffness for a more planted and stable feel. The process requires basic tools like socket wrenches and a torque wrench, with nuts torqued to 35 lb-ft. The upgrade costs around $124 and significantly improves handling.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Project Overview
  2. 00:25Reason for Upgrade: No Performance Pack
  3. 00:51Performance Pack Features: Strut Tower & Cowl Brace
  4. 01:08SR Performance Strut Tower Brace Details
  5. 01:26Finding a Junkyard Cowl Brace
  6. 02:00Tools Required for Installation
  7. 02:32Removing Battery Compartment Cover
  8. 03:01The Hardest Part: Removing a Specific Piece
  9. 03:19Disconnecting Battery Cable (Optional)
  10. 03:33Working Through the Cowl
  11. 03:53Removing the Factory Cowl Brace
  12. 04:50Installing the New Cowl Brace
  13. 05:17Preparing Strut Towers for Brace
  14. 05:41Installing Spacers
  15. 06:03Mounting the Strut Tower Brace
  16. 06:22Correcting Installation Orientation
  17. 06:28Buttoning Up: Hardware Details
  18. 07:07Why Use Supplied Hardware?
  19. 07:21Reversing Installation Steps
  20. 07:39Torquing Nuts to Specification
  21. 07:50Reinstalling Cowl and Battery Cover
  22. 07:59The Most Time-Consuming Part: Dropped Rivet
  23. 08:52Test Drive and Performance Impressions
  24. 09:14Handling Improvements: Planted and Stable
  25. 09:37Cost vs. Benefit Analysis
  26. 09:43Aesthetic Improvement

Frequently Asked Questions

What tools are needed to install an SR Performance Strut Tower Brace on a Mustang S650?

You will need a socket wrench with 13mm, 15mm, and 17mm sockets. An open-ended wrench, a torque wrench, and a pry tool are also recommended for this installation.

How much does the SR Performance Strut Tower Brace installation typically cost?

The SR Performance Strut Tower Brace itself costs around $124. If you source a used cowl brace, like the speaker did, it can be significantly cheaper, making the total upgrade cost very affordable.

What are the benefits of installing a strut tower brace and cowl brace on a Mustang S650?

These braces improve front-end stiffness, making the car feel more planted, rigid, and stable. This leads to better control during cornering and acceleration, enhancing the overall driving experience.

What is the recommended torque setting for the strut tower brace nuts?

The nuts securing the strut tower brace should be torqued to 35 lb-ft. This is considered more than sufficient to ensure the brace is securely fastened for optimal performance.

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