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Old 01-05-2008, 10:43 PM
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Need A Strut Tower Brace?

Do you guys know any i could use with a 350 Carb'd/
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Re: Need A Strut Tower Brace?

Any TBI one will work.
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Re: Need A Strut Tower Brace?

Just an FYI: There are no STB's that will fit a carbed car with the the AC compressor on the driver's side.

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Re: Need A Strut Tower Brace?

Edelbrock makes a STB for TBI set ups...
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Re: Need A Strut Tower Brace?

Any tbi one should fit. You could always make your own. There not too hard to make if you can weld.
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Re: Need A Strut Tower Brace?

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Just an FYI: There are no STB's that will fit a carbed car with the the AC compressor on the driver's side.

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I Know that my a/c is the T-Tops off and My right foot
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Re: Need A Strut Tower Brace?

Originally Posted by Firebird_dave7
I Know that my a/c is the T-Tops off and My right foot
You might check out the Edelbrock three-point.

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Re: Need A Strut Tower Brace?

wouldnt it matter if hes running a raised intake? idk the specs of the TBI braces but im sure if u run a taller intake/cleaner etc that it mite not work.

thats why the TPI braces dont work wit the HSR >:0

just make your own, the edelbrocks are $$$ for basically nothing lol
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Re: Need A Strut Tower Brace?

The Edelbrock WILL work if you modify the AC bracket.
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Re: Need A Strut Tower Brace?

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The Edelbrock WILL work if you modify the AC bracket.

What A/C Bracket(not A/C in my car).
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Re: Need A Strut Tower Brace?

"The Edelbrock WILL work if you modify the AC bracket."


?? I got a 406 and a 355 in 2 different camaro's and I just used the Edelbrock TBI brace, it worked just fine with A/C
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Re: Need A Strut Tower Brace?

Originally Posted by F_N_JUNK
"The Edelbrock WILL work if you modify the AC bracket."

?? I got a 406 and a 355 in 2 different camaro's and I just used the Edelbrock TBI brace, it worked just fine with A/C
Note my post above concerning the AC compressor.

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Re: Need A Strut Tower Brace?

AC compresors came from the factory with it mounted on either the right or left sides. If your mounted on the pass side the Edlbr. will work fine. The problem arises when you have the AC mounted on the drivers side.
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Re: Need A Strut Tower Brace?

Originally Posted by 426 Wedge
AC compresors came from the factory with it mounted on either the right or left sides. If your mounted on the pass side the Edlbr. will work fine. The problem arises when you have the AC mounted on the drivers side.

Guys i have no A/C at all its completely put box condenser and compressor.
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Re: Need A Strut Tower Brace?

84 T/A, 305 and carbed here.

So, since my AC is on the drivers side I'm basicallys screwed and won't find a STB that will fit?

What needs to be done to modify the AC bracket?
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Re: Need A Strut Tower Brace?

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So, since my AC is on the drivers side I'm basicallys screwed and won't find a STB that will fit? What needs to be done to modify the AC bracket?
Screwed, yes, though in an e-mail from Spohn last summer, he indicated that the company might well have a product out in the fall (way past), but that may eventually come to pass. Personally, I'd rather wait for a well-engineered piece, than mod the AC bracket, which I can't see as being a wise choice.

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Re: Need A Strut Tower Brace?

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Personally, I'd rather wait for a well-engineered piece, than mod the AC bracket, which I can't see as being a wise choice.

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And that's exactly what I'll do. I'll check back with Spohn periodically to see what they come up with if anything.
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I emailed Spohn last week, still waiting............
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