Anyone have a UMI LS strut tower brace on a Trans Am??
05-29-2023, 12:39 PM
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Anyone have a UMI LS strut tower brace on a Trans Am??
I'm preparing to install the hood on my Trans Am build (just want to get the windshield installed first). I have a UMI #2009 LS strut tower brace and their website says "Firebird models will require trimming of underhood bracing". Has anyone installed this brace on a Firebird to know what trimming is required? Any input or pictures would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
05-29-2023, 11:36 PM
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Re: Anyone have a UMI LS strut tower brace on a Trans Am??
You have a lot more hood clearance now with that LS engine. I would make a custom brace if I were you, no need to be cutting hoods.
Between you and me we've had almost every brace on the market and they don't fit Firebirds.
Between you and me we've had almost every brace on the market and they don't fit Firebirds.
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06-10-2023, 08:30 AM
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Re: Anyone have a UMI LS strut tower brace on a Trans Am??
Thats a helpful bit of info there, not to hijack battmans thread but is there another that goes into a bit more depth on bracing for Firebirds?
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Re: Anyone have a UMI LS strut tower brace on a Trans Am??
It's too bad Kenny Brown closed shop, back in the day they had some 3rd gen suspension offerings, a strut tower brace that fit under a 'Bird hood perfectly too. Almost surprising no company came out with a version based off it.
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