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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 04:28 AM
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Strut tower brace question

I was wondering what strut tower brace are you using. I want to use the UMI one but unsure if it will fit over my LSX swap. Anyone using one of them. If you have pics please post them as im looking for certain things for when I buy one. Who knows I might end up making my own.

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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 08:06 AM
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Re: Strut tower brace question

I have a 2 pt BMR brace on mine. It clears with about 10" between the brace and intake manifold.....

so its safe to say that clearance isn't an issue.......
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Old Dec 28, 2011 | 02:30 PM
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Re: Strut tower brace question

I will look into that one as well. Any pics of how it looks? Thanks
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 02:11 AM
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Re: Strut tower brace question

Would like to see pics too.
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 04:13 PM
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Re: Strut tower brace question

from everything i've searched, the tbi/carb and tpi style stb's will fit an lsx swap. been keeping my eyes open for something budget myself recently.....
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 05:51 PM
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Re: Strut tower brace question

Just curious, what benefit does the stb have anyway? Is it more for autocross stability?
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Old Dec 29, 2011 | 06:22 PM
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Re: Strut tower brace question

General cornering stability, not competition specifically
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 08:32 AM
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Re: Strut tower brace question

Because it looks awesome and racey! Hehe... Im a fan of anything that ties multiple locations together on a 20+ year old unibody car.

Im pretty sure the LS motors sit a good deal lower than the TPI motors. So like Dan said, you should be ok.

Im still thinking about building my own since I cant seem to find any that I like these days.

J.
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Old Dec 30, 2011 | 04:58 PM
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Re: Strut tower brace question

I bought a UMI one to use with my swap. I saw some pictures somewhere that had one installed on a swap. I also chose to use one since I will be running coilovers on the front.
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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 03:52 AM
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Re: Strut tower brace question

I really like the UMI one as there is no drilling involved and it really looks clean and easy on the eyes when you see it
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