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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 05:32 PM
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Need some Strut Tower Brace help

Hey whats up guys,

So I have an 87 Trans Am with the LG4 carborrated engine. I was looking around for a strut tower brace and bought the edelbrock three point one. Turns out my AC compressor is on the drivers side so it won't work. I was wondering, do any of you guys know of any strut tower braces that work on third gen's that are carbed with the ac compressor on the drivers side?

I really appreciate the help guys,

Jordan
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 08:21 PM
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Re: Need some Strut Tower Brace help

Try BMR. I believe theirs will work.
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 05:43 AM
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Re: Need some Strut Tower Brace help

According to a recent e-mail from Steve Spohn, such an STB will be available from his company in the fall.

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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 04:43 PM
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Re: Need some Strut Tower Brace help

thanks guys i really appreciate the help
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 08:31 PM
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Re: Need some Strut Tower Brace help

will the bmr work with a carb though?
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 08:37 PM
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Re: Need some Strut Tower Brace help

Not sure.

Check out the link and give them a call

www.bmrfabrication.com/F3-chassis.htm
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Old Aug 12, 2007 | 05:15 AM
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Re: Need some Strut Tower Brace help

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will the bmr work with a carb though?
As far as I know, no one fabs an STB that will fit your (our) application, which is why I'm excited about Spohn's announcement.

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