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Sep 7, 2004 | 11:57 AM

formula_novice

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From: St. Louis, Missouri

Car: 1989 Firebird Formula

Engine: 383 Stealth Ram

Transmission: 700R4

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Strut Tower Brace

I've been looking at strut tower braces from Jegs & Summit.
I was wondering if, in order to install them, you have to drill holes? Or does it use pre-existing holes? I also worry about it clearing my hood. Is this a problem?

Any info would be appreciated.
Thank you.

Sep 7, 2004 | 07:51 PM

kretos

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From: surrey b.c. canada

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is it a 2 point or a 3 point? a few varietys use the strut tower bolts to attach to, others you have to drill

Sep 7, 2004 | 08:04 PM

DJP87Z28

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You have to drill the mounting holes. My Hotchkis STB required it, no big deal.

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Sep 7, 2004 | 10:08 PM

90firebird

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just about all the strut tower braces out there require drilling... hotchkis, bmr, edelbrock, and so on. To my knowledge, there is one 2 point strut tower brace that bolts up to existing strut tower holes, and thats the MAC bar... I ordered one for my dad's 91 t/a from LM performance about a month ago; I got an email a couple of weeks ago saying that they were on back order and I havent heard from them since..