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Strut tower braces that fit with LSX swap

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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 05:12 PM
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Strut tower braces that fit with LSX swap

Can someone tell me if this strut brace will fit over an LS1 conversion?
Thanks guys.

http://performanceparts.com/part.php?partID=135917
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 07:01 PM
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Re: Strut tower braces that fit with LSX swap

It will fit fine

LSx engines using car style intakes are significantly lower than TPI/TBI's
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 09:59 PM
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Re: Strut tower braces that fit with LSX swap

Thanks for the quick reply.

I actually wanted to use this type of strut brace because it looks better:
http://performanceparts.com/part.php?partID=135918

BUT I'm a bit afraid of the part that says "Some vehicles may require trimming of hood understructure"
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Old Nov 11, 2010 | 10:13 PM
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Re: Strut tower braces that fit with LSX swap

I know that the GTA hood commonly has fit problems, due to its inner structure.

I don't know of any Camaro hoods that cause any problems, but the Camaro nose is a tad higher above the STB location.
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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 07:43 AM
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Re: Strut tower braces that fit with LSX swap

Camaro hoods are so high they dont even need a trim to fit HSR

Pretty much any STB made to fit a stock engine will fit your engine bay

Look at all that room!
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/post...72-post61.html
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Old Nov 12, 2010 | 07:41 PM
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Re: Strut tower braces that fit with LSX swap

Awesome it does look like there is a heap of room in there. Cheers
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