Shock Tower Export Brace Upgrade for Classic Mustangs! Total Control Products

Working on the Mustang is happening around here! In this video I'll run you through the awesome Shock Tower Export Brace from Total Control Products and install it on the Autoedit Ford Mustang... we call Large Marge.
This is only part of the multi-stage engine bay bracing kit from Total Control Products. With this new firewall mounting plate, their export brace will now work on all early Mustangs. The 1/4" aluminum plates and rods are lighter than the stock steel export brace and offer much more rigidity.
If you want you could combine this export brace with the TCP Monte Carlo bar and struts to completely triangulate the engine bay and add some super sweet looking parts.
Here's a link to the kit on the TCP web page:
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If you don't see the 71-73 Mustang application yet... just give them a call... it's super new!
Thanks so much for watching and please subscribe to the Autoedit You Tube channel!

[@MrThewildrider]

I'm a simple man. I see an autoedit video, I watch.

[@AutoEdits]

LOL! That's so good... thanks so much... love hearing that!

[@2burning2turning]

Except if its 4x4 related. Large Marge for the win!

[@jpayan1694]

Now all we need is about 3 more mustang videos in a row to make it fair.

[@AutoEdits]

True

[@jonathanmoore7472]

I keep working on my 72 while watching these

[@AutoEdits]

Howdy!

[@bustedback]

I love the stance of the Mustang! I never used to like that body style, but yours has changed my mind.

[@jackieliu182]

Can’t wait to see the brand new car run on the road!!! What an incredible thing!n!

[@AutoEdits]

I'm looking forward to that as well!

[@ognaysayer]

Your mustang is really looking killer.

[@AutoEdits]

Thanks so much dude!

[@ChrCar-rd8cm]

For the gauges display give it the LED light display & a central choice option connected to the steering wheel, identical to the current model mustangs. A nine inch centralized control screen will suit for the rest (air con, radio etc) I think. As for the rest of the interior (if budget allows) give it that Dave Kindig (Kindig Customs)look & revive it into the 21st century kind of look. Finally Jason if by chance you see a dislike on this post it was unintentional. I posted this via my samsung phone & seated in my truck cabin getting rocked about by forklifts unloading my trailers and my finger was accidently missing it's target. Superb work on the Mustang👍👍👍

[@AutoEdits]

Thanks so much for the awesome response! No worries on the dislike... they don't bother me since the likes WAY out number them and this is the internet after all... can't make everyone happy. On another note... I don't think I have the skill to do that kind of center console but it may be worth trying!

[@ChrCar-rd8cm]

autoedit Speak to a couple of auto electricians...See what they will say...Goodluck👍👍👍

[@Quilsen]

I am really enjoy looking and that Mustang. When you work on your car it's nice but u want to drive it. When you finally drive it you miss this time when you build it. So I enjoy every episode about it. Give some butt scratches for Pinto from Poland. Good job Jason. :)

[@AutoEdits]

Awesome, thanks so much for the great comment... scratches for Pinto from ya!

[@johnkilo3]

Always happy to see a Mustang video

[@OfWolfandManDL]

It's looking good! Excited to see and hear it run. My first mustang was a 72 with a 351w. She was a rusty bucket! As far as the gauges go I have always liked the look of Dakota Digital. They may have one that drops right in but has modern functionality.

[@birdsnestfishing698]

Always so excited about marge updates!

[@AutoEdits]

Me too, really!

[@RTDragonCommando]

If it was an 80's mustang I'd totally go for a custom led bar graph dashboard, with 7-segment display for speed. But that'd be quite a bit of electronics to custom make. In the case of Large Marge I feel like classic style analog gauges are appropriate. I'd even say put some things like oil pressure, boost, and other extras on the center console, budget permitting.

[@AutoEdits]

That is sounding pretty good! Time for some research into those parts.

[@mwchavo79]

Great video, I dropped everything to watch it. I'm checking all the time for Large Marge updates. My vote is for digital guages...you've updated everything else.

[@AutoEdits]

Thanks so much for the support and the input!

[@lilsammywasapunkrock]

Can't wait to see how the flowmaster kit goes in. Looking good man.

[@AutoEdits]

I'm curious as to how that's going to go as well! Thanks!

[@toms5oh]

My favorite project on youtube!

[@AutoEdits]

All right!!!!!!!!!

[@kennek6224]

Monte Carlo bar Monico Grand Prix ,was because everybody who ran sub frame cars were twisting up the front end ,so they fixed that issue and coined it the Monte Carlo bar .

[@Sackmatters]

I’m early. I’m building a 67 coupe right now. I’m making a tube frame for it eliminating the shock towers with a, A-arm style setup. Great looking build.

[@AutoEdits]

Nice!

[@jimhughes5255]

Very excited to see you auto cross!

[@AutoEdits]

I'm soooo looking forward to that as well!

[@marchettejw]

I love those flowmaster super 10s, I run a pair of 2.25" in/out on my 85 fox with a "stockish" 302 no crossover pipe on mine though. I'm glad they finally let you have some time off to work on this thing!

[@AutoEdits]

Thanks so much! Yes on the super 10's... I have a single super 10 on my truck and absolutely love it.

[@Shakerhood69]

Glad to see you making progress on her!!!

[@AutoEdits]

Me too!

[@Stuka87]

Most people put some outward pre-load on the strut bars to prevent the struts from moving in at all. If they are adjusted 'neutral' it will allow the struts to move in and out some before the bars catch them. That is a really cool kit. You may have to go with a bent bar to clear the super charger snout.

[@AutoEdits]

Yes, I've seen that as well... I'm going to try it like this and start tuning when it's driving. That Monte Carlo bar is going to be a bit tricky for sure!

[@Stuka87]

Thats the nice thing about the adjustable bars. You can tighten and loosen the front end super easy to get it to handle like you want.

[@WildBilly91]

Hi Jason, I've been watching these Large Marge videos since you started that series, and first of all, congrats for the amazing job on that car ! I like the fact that you "keep it real", it seems to me that you'd rather buy the best quality parts even if that means that you have to be patient and save some cash for that (it's also cheaper in the long run since crappy parts are never a bargain in the end). Also, I like the fact that you don't go "overkill", as you are using a pushrod 5.0 Cobra that you customized instead of buying an off the shelf Coyote or something like that. Large Marge is modernized but not too much in my opinion, for these reasons, I'll tend to go for the Auto Meter gauges as, IMO once again, I think they'd fit the spirit of the car better. These were just my 2 cents. Thanks for the videos and the amazing job ! Can't wait to hear Large Marge's roar with these Super 10's !

[@AutoEdits]

Thanks so much for such a great comment! This is such a long and interesting process... I like your input as well!

[@WildBilly91]

You're welcome ! Can't wait to see the next video :)

[@OrtNorf]

It's looking great, Jason!

[@AutoEdits]

Thank you so much!

[@quewyn]

have you considered doing side exit exhaust w/ slash tip like the 00 Cobra R or a Viper? it would avoid the issues of plumbing around the the coils and rear axle.

[@AutoEdits]

Great suggestion! I have thought about that but the subframe connectors I'm running really kill any good access to the area beneath the rockers... I'll show you in that video.

[@quewyn]

autoedit Darn! Like you said in the video, making a lot of various parts work together can be troublesome. Looking forward to the next video

[@coreywagner5268]

You have such great videos. Super impressed with every video regardless of content or vehicle.

[@AutoEdits]

Why thank you so much!!!!

[@edwincordova4360]

Stang is looking good man!

[@AutoEdits]

Thanks!

[@tommyboy1two]

Woohoo more mustang!

[@AutoEdits]

Yeah! I'm pretty stoked about it as well!!!

[@JohnWest4]

Great video sequence. Restomod is liberating!

[@AutoEdits]

So glad you checked out the video! Thanks so much!

[@Skitter302]

Now that is a quality part.

[@AutoEdits]

Agreed!

[@JBF702]

Have you thought about installing the front rod bolts from front to back in order to give a cleaner look from the font of the engine bay? Also, I would recommend Speedhut gauges. Fully customizeable!

[@AutoEdits]

Thanks! I was going back and forth on those bolts... once the front struts are installed it might look better if the nuts are facing inward on the mounting plate... we'll see when it all gets together. But normally I would do what you suggested.

[@ortiz73caify]

Excellent video and great upgrades as usual.

[@AutoEdits]

Thanks so much!

[@stang_tarheel]

Love this series! Definitely would myself go with classically-styled instrumentation given the overall look of the car (love the wheel choice).

[@AutoEdits]

Thanks for the input and yes... I love these wheels from ET Wheels as well!

[@98snakehorse]

Yes more Mustang vids looking great man

[@AutoEdits]

Thanks!

[@TheGreenmeeny]

Keep the clocks standard, but, with the facility to plug in a phone or tablet for extra gauges and info......if that's possible. Marge is coming along nicely showing you have taste........carry on.

[@AutoEdits]

That's an interesting way to go, thanks!

[@dylanadkins5272]

I know what your talking about with that Holley it's kinda like the racepack that what I'd go with brother

[@AutoEdits]

Thanks!

[@n20cpri]

Flip the nut/bolt on the front most strut bar mount so the nuts are facing the back of the car! @6:15 :-)

[@AutoEdits]

I hear ya, there's a reason why but will have to wait till the monte carlo bar is installed.

[@ritchrc13184]

Woo Hoo some more Large Marge content. Some classic auto meter gauges would look really cool. Also I know it’s a while till you put the hood on but it definitely doesn’t look like it’s going to fit. Any ideas on what you are gonna do?

[@AutoEdits]

Still trying to figure that out but it will be some sort of cowl or modification to the stock hood.

[@nickwest1367]

Have you driven it with that firewall mounted pedal box? If so, have you experienced any flex? Cant wait to see it driving. Just put the same wheels on my falcon!

[@AutoEdits]

I haven't driven it yet but I built gussets that should keep the flex down. When I was bleeding the brakes, I pressed the pedals very hard to check for that and they seemed rock solid. Great taste in wheels!

[@RubiconUnlimited]

Nice catch up on the 'stang. But I have to ask, what secrets are you keeping in that massive safe!?

[@AutoEdits]

LOL! It's literally almost empty... our mortgage documents and some pictures I think. We don't have any real jewelry or anything valuable. Just a few Jeep parts and speed parts for the Mustang!

[@RubiconUnlimited]

was really hoping thats where you kept pintos frisbee collection

[@justinpambrun5497]

Glad to see the TCP braces work for the 71-73 as it’s listed online to only work on the 65-70. What other mods would you have to do to fit? Thanks for the inspiring build!

[@AutoEdits]

Thank you for the support! It's such a new part for them it hasn't made it to the website... probably worth a phone call!

[@justinpambrun5497]

autoedit thanks for the heads up!

[@batbat1156]

The holley system would be nice.

[@jth1987leb]

Love the mustang videos. FACTORY GAUGES!

[@AutoEdits]

Gotcha... one of the options I was thinking about was to put modern gauges in the factory cluster.

[@harvo6]

What kind and grad transmission fluid do you use in your ram

[@AutoEdits]

I just use the stock recommended ATF fluid but have been happy with the Valvoline brand.

[@clow2043]

Yes! Updates!

[@AutoEdits]

Yeah Buddy!

[@santanubose1653]

Love large marge , go led.

[@AutoEdits]

Got it, thanks!

[@dwaynejohnson1159]

Hey Jason, check out the offerings of Dakota Digital gauges. They might have exactly what you want. They can also customize gauges into your own personalized bezel. Love the channel and keep up the good work!

[@AutoEdits]

Thank you so much for that!

[@jeremiahanderson6979]

Do u know if that would work with a 73 Ford maverick

[@AutoEdits]

Yes it would!

[@oldreliable303]

i saw a scx 10, the jeep verson at that..... do you like playing with the little ones too? :)

[@AutoEdits]

Oh I'm a life long RC guy. Cars, planes, drones... all of it!

[@luketeverino6085]

I love large Marge! I understand why you left motor trend haha.

[@AutoEdits]

LOL! Yikes!!!

[@brianorfant1125]

The LED display may be lighter and better suited for autocross and track days...

[@AutoEdits]

I like how you think! Thanks

[@mozpassion8996]

Excited to see it on the road. Why do you take long to up load a video? Give us more on the truck and jeep.

[@AutoEdits]

I'm trying... it's not my full time job

[@michaelbounds4910]

With the style of the build I would definitely think the analog gauges would look better

[@AutoEdits]

I agree! And went that way!

[@andyv9201]

Keep it up!! Love the stang

[@AutoEdits]

Thanks, I'm trying!

[@Cobb]

My vote would be classic gauges, I think they look better and the LED screens will eventually look dated where as analog just looks classic. Could make a panel in the dash and put a smaller screen behind it that you can uncover and see additional gauges if needed.

[@AutoEdits]

Good point!

[@roblawson2896]

Why is the fuel injection uncovered?

[@AutoEdits]

That was just for the beauty shots and then the air cleaner went right back on!

[@АтанасЗеленков-э8в]

hi can you tell me what offset are wheels

[@inqufox1750]

seems like alls you need to really do to fire it is to wire it up to an ECU at this point though im sure there are a ton of things im missing but still X3

[@AutoEdits]

There are a bunch of little things but I don't feel the need to rush and band-aid it just to hear it run. I kind of want to start it close to running and driving trim!

[@inqufox1750]

Yeah i didn't think you'd want to roadkill it together just to get it to run, though its coming along very nicely, keep it up!~

[@pete24p]

go digital for sure man you wont regret it!

[@pete24p]

give that old muscle some new loving and throw some new high end tech such as that led dash display the car deserves it... if u ever want to sell it i will pay cash this is my absolute dream car! i live on the east coast but i would make a roadtrip to wherever u are to go for a ride in that beauty... your a lucky man i wish i had a father who would work on cars with me... im always wanted to build up a car.. someday tho right... lemme kno

[@Sackmatters]

Peter Piccolo I have a 67 I’m building on my channel if you’d like to look.

[@pete24p]

ill check it out for sure thanks!

[@AutoEdits]

I like the suggestion! I will post up for sure when I start to travel around in this thing to share it with as many of my friends here as possible!

[@pete24p]

awesome.. the car looks great already.. be sure to show us all how loud that supercharger whine is... i love that noise, it might possibly be one of the most satisfying sounds u can hear a car make haha!

[@lukerios685]

Holly system for sure

[@esporgi]

Speed hut is the way for the gauges !!

[@Garagetopics]

I have not seen a combo of the 7 inch Holley touchscreen gauge with the analog-style digital gauges on either side (like a c7 corvette). Idk if you have the room, but it may look good! www.holley.com/products/fuel_systems/fuel_injection/gauges_and_displays/analog_style_efi_gauges/parts/553-146

[@AutoEdits]

Great suggestion, thanks so much! I didn't know they made those gauges.

[@Fixitall-ACE]

This is the sir cleaner we used on a corvette with a super charger to keep everything under the hood. www.holley.com/products/accessories/air_cleaners/air_cleaner_assemblies/parts/64280

[@AutoEdits]

That's the one I have! Thanks so much for the suggestion!

[@손정민-j3f]

Awesome thanks

[@AutoEdits]

Well, thank you actually!

[@BustedWalletGarage]

Real men only use one color wire for the entire wiring harness. What could go wrong ?

[@AutoEdits]

Oh man! You are on a roll for continuous hilarity in the comments lately... seriously LOL!!!!

[@BustedWalletGarage]

autoedit I don't know when , but I will inherit a rolling chassis 1940 Ford deluxe businessman coupe. Have most the stuff to get it running. I can't give it the love it needs ( garage kept since the 60's ). Ever have interest in the big fender fords ? Would this fit into your show ?

[@estbeta]

BustedWalletGarage recipe for disaster? Just imagine plugging in your lights into the audio system or something like that

[@arthur4818]

Nice!!

[@kleimbach77]

Go auto meter for the gauges

[@AutoEdits]

I have a couple of them as a start so we'll see!

[@GUE5TPA55]

Holley for ease of use

[@AutoEdits]

Got it!

[@Thirdgen83]

Cool...

[@johnwilson1561]

Dakota digital gauges

[@AutoEdits]

Gotcha!

[@scottieparkhurst9962]

Auto meter

[@AutoEdits]

I have a couple of the Autometer Cobalt gauges, I'll show them off in a future video to see if those are a good enough style.

[@juanrodrigoramirez6428]

Analog gages

[@rokbottom999]

Nice mustang! But me an my vette eat those for lunch!!! Lol

[@rynekraft3893]

Auto meter go classic or go home

[@AutoEdits]

ok, lol!