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Strut braces that fit over LS engine

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Old Apr 25, 2015 | 08:29 PM
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Strut braces that fit over LS engine

What strut braces are you guys using to clear the LS engine? Preferably a 3 point brace, but I'd like to hear about 2 point brace as well.

Is the answer certain brand names, or is it more about the style (throttle body vs. TPI vs. Carb)?

Fast 102 intake on LS3 heads.
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Old Apr 25, 2015 | 08:59 PM
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Re: Strut braces that fit over LS engine

Eldebrock 3point for tpi works well only issue is if you get camber plates you have to trim abit of the STB mount to get more adjustment room
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Old Apr 26, 2015 | 09:29 AM
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Re: Strut braces that fit over LS engine

I have a bmr 2 point for a tpi on mine. Looking at it I think the 3 point version would work, but I cannot verify it.
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Old Apr 26, 2015 | 10:30 AM
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Re: Strut braces that fit over LS engine

Pretty much I think any stb for our cars will clear a ls car intake since they sit fairly low in relation to a tpi or carb. Pick a stb you like and run with it.
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Old Apr 26, 2015 | 02:33 PM
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Re: Strut braces that fit over LS engine

This is what I plan to do when I FINALLY get my LS swapped in: http://www.hotrod.com/how-to/additio...build-a-brace/
Yes, it will require some fabricating and welding skills.

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Old Apr 26, 2015 | 02:38 PM
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My old Kenny Brown fit just fine.

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Old Apr 26, 2015 | 04:43 PM
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I have Kenny Brown under my car, but they don't make it any more. Too bad because it was, and still is, the best stuff out there!
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Old Apr 28, 2015 | 10:08 PM
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Homemade.
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