I was going to purchace a STB soon, and I was wondering if I should get a 2 or 3 point brace? Is there much difference between them.

Are there advantage on a 3 point design over a 2 point design?

Support is a triangle.

A 3 piece is a better design but the back firewall on our 3rd gens is weak and I've heard rumors that that 3rd point flexes and it's not worth the hassle of install or the extra metal bracing in the way of maintenance.

I've got a Hotchkiss 2 piece that I can't use with my new SR.

Maybe George can make one for me?

I went with the Hothkis STB with the two point design and it really tightens the front end up. This is a mod that you can tell the difference right away. Well worth the cost.

Edelbrock 3 pt here. Definite difference in handling. I highly recommend it if you are into road racing or taking corners fast.

Go with the 3-point. I have an Edelbrock that I did some experimenting with. It feels much tighter with the extra bracing in.

The firewall flexing / windshield cracking stories are actually from the 4th Gen cars. The cowl hangs much farther out from the firewall on the 4th gen cars than the cowl on the ThirdGens.

I have the 305 HO dual snorkel aircleaner on my 86. Does anyone have a picture of a two or three point brace that works with this type of setup?

I appreciate all the posts to my question. I went ahead and purchased a Kenny Brown 3 point STB. It should be here soon, and I will let you know what I think of it.

Another good question to ask is which is better, a solid bar that mounts to the strut towers, such as a BMR product or something that piviots at the ends like hotchkis?

a solid end type, like a BMR is going to be stronger than an adjustable type like an Edelbrock or Hotchkis. That being said, the BMR will probably be a tougher install than the Edelbrock, but the adjustable types account for the fact that our cars are between 10 and 20 years old, and aren't quite as straight as they once were.

There will be little performance difference between either type of bar compared to the performance without any bar, so pick the one you like. I suggest a three point setup, which feels tighter than a 2 point setup.

One more thing: any STB will get in the way of engine maintanace, especally a three-point, and a multipiece bar like an Edelbrock, the cross bar can be easily removed and replaced, rather than having to take the whole setup out of the car.

which ever bar you choose, it is the best handling mod for the money.

i bought this from HP Motorsports in Omaha it's a 3 point and it has greatly improved the handling of the car feels alot tighter in the corners the body doesn't twist and flex as it did before

AH HA.....you beat me to this one. I also have the above pictured 3-point strut tower brace. I have had this thing for about 3 years. It is solid and a good addition. It greatly enhanced the rigidity of my front end and made a noticeable felt improvement. It also willwork with either TPI or a carbureted setup as shown above. Probably never would have known about HP Motorsports, except that I lived in Omaha about 2 1/2 years ago. They have a website, Y'all should check it out.
GiddyUP305, check out my post about the "AFR heads just in" and look at the sticker on the top of the windshield, it might look familiar.
I believe they also make SFC,s and driveshaft loops as well as LCA's.

I finally put my STB on the car. It is the best mod that I have done so far. It really strengthens the front end, and makes my Z corner much sharper. I was glad to see that Kenny Brown includes instructions, and all the hardware you will need. I hope to save enough money to get his SFC in the summer. I have to say that the Kenny Brown STB is of excellent craftsmanship, and it is cheaper than alot of other companies.

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