There is no weakness in a STB with Pin-mounts(Poeple are refering to them as hinges) over one that has solid ends. Here's why- they are designed to box the gap between the upper mounts to keep the gap from closing and causing camber changes and frame rail twist. Adding one actually affects rear wheel plant as well- alot like SFC's will affect front and rear stability and body twist /roll. Here's a basis sketch on what happens if you don't have one.(Its slightly over dramasized for explaination purposes.

Ps- I run an Edelbrock 3-pt on mine. Extra boxing to the firewall does help uni-body flex.

 

Agood2.8----:hail:

 

i have the edelbrock stb on my car
:hail:

 

Man, I still don't know if I should go with the 3 point though, like the edelbrock. I like the look of the Hotchkis much better though, and the fact that you can easily remove the whole thing. Is there really gonna be a difference between a 2 point and a 3 point? BTW, I am going to install SFCs before any STB, so that should get rid of any flex that a 3 point will normally remove- I guess??? -89IRO

 

The main purpose of the STB is to keep the two strut towers from flexing out or in. Its not designed for up and down movement. (Thats a question about the solid bar STB's??) Once you have one installed, the difference is between night and day. And once you have the SFC's, it takes care of the other flexes of the Uni-body. My opinion, I have both items installed and can feel the difference.

 

hey Kandied, i guess its myturn to help out..... . heres something to satisfy the bling bling i know you like so much

https://www.hotchkis.net/secure_index.html

*note. polished hotchkis stb for ya

 

that's about the only one i have found that i like.

i was going to custom make my own but i think i'd rather just pick one up already polished.

 

Maybe I'm just a little slow, but I can't seem to find the pic of the polished Hotchkis STB on that link. Where do I go once I click the link? -89IRO

 

It doesnt show a pic...just the price......$248.95

WOW!

 

you can go cheaper..........just shop around. but yes it is roughly 70 more then the powder coated version.

looks alot better though in my opinion.

 

Anyone know what STB's will clear a StealthRam intake or a LT1 intake?

 

Any bar will fit over the LT1 intake... It sits much lower than any of the rest...

 

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Hes right, pretty much anything will clear the LT1 intake, the Stealthram however, good luck.

 

Hey, if anyone happens to have a picture (or knows of one) of the Hotchkis Signature Series (silver) and/or polished STB, can they post it here? I would really appreciate that because I can't find of picuture of this stuff anywhere. I don't understand why it is so difficult for a large company like Hotchkis to post a picture of each one they make. Thanks! -89IRO

 

Stealthram - NO
LT1 - YES

Is there going to be a noticeable difference between the 3-point and 2-point? I have sfc's if it matters.

 

what kinda of STB would clear my edelbrock performer intake and holly carb? the motors not in the car yet but it looks higher than the stock pieces

 

Well, if you do get a brace, mount it before you paint it. You will need to drill holes for it, and you don't want your new paint scratched.

No stb will clear the stealth ram. Its hard enough to fit it under the hood.