three point strut brace w/ HSR
05-24-2008, 09:51 AM
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three point strut brace w/ HSR
I guess my question is a bit simple will a 3point strut brace for the TPI set up fit with my HSR or will i be building a custom one
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Re: three point strut brace w/ HSR
Is a HSR taller? If so, I'd guess custom. I have an Edelbrock 3-pt and have MAYBE 3/16" clearance. I can sit in the car with the hood open, and see A LITTLE light under it, between the bar & the plenum. Under throttle stabs, it doesn't hit.
I think the BMRs are a plate over the center, not a box, so it would provide more clearance, but I'm not a fan of the BMR design. Seem, to me, like it would be too flexible in that center area, compared to a boxed section. Might be your only choice besides custom though.
I think the BMRs are a plate over the center, not a box, so it would provide more clearance, but I'm not a fan of the BMR design. Seem, to me, like it would be too flexible in that center area, compared to a boxed section. Might be your only choice besides custom though.
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Re: three point strut brace w/ HSR
Is a HSR taller? If so, I'd guess custom. I have an Edelbrock 3-pt and have MAYBE 3/16" clearance. I can sit in the car with the hood open, and see A LITTLE light under it, between the bar & the plenum. Under throttle stabs, it doesn't hit.
I think the BMRs are a plate over the center, not a box, so it would provide more clearance, but I'm not a fan of the BMR design. Seem, to me, like it would be too flexible in that center area, compared to a boxed section. Might be your only choice besides custom though.
I think the BMRs are a plate over the center, not a box, so it would provide more clearance, but I'm not a fan of the BMR design. Seem, to me, like it would be too flexible in that center area, compared to a boxed section. Might be your only choice besides custom though.
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Re: three point strut brace w/ HSR
Ssssssoollliidddd mmmoouuuunnnttssss.......Nnnniiiccceee......
Now....Where'd my tooth fillings go?
On my 'Bird, I had some STB to hood clearance problems, but nothing a BFH couldn't fix!
Now....Where'd my tooth fillings go?
On my 'Bird, I had some STB to hood clearance problems, but nothing a BFH couldn't fix!
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Re: three point strut brace w/ HSR
No, a TPI version will not fit.
Stephen, your bird was the first issue I had ever heard with birds and clearance issues. Weird.
Stephen, your bird was the first issue I had ever heard with birds and clearance issues. Weird.
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Re: three point strut brace w/ HSR
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Re: three point strut brace w/ HSR
as for the mounts only thing ive had so im used to em.... lol T-Top rattles anyone....
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looks like im welding something up... lol cowl hood FTW
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