I just ordered a load of stuff from summit to take advantage of their 10% off sale. I ordered a edelbrock strut tower brace for the tbi and was wondering what is involved in the installation?

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91' red RS convert.
71,000 miles
89' IROC hood
red Z-28 16" rims
potenza re730's
MSD ignition
MSD coil
K&N fiter
350 ported polished heads
hypertech chip
flowmaster 40 series cat-back

 

Me too! I'm planning on a mass purchase but may wait for the Spohn STB. D

oes the front end need to be aligned first befor a STB install?

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89 Formula 305 TBI
160* stat, 200* fan switch, K&N, Headers, 3in Flowmaster (hollow cat) back, pullies, 1.6 full roller rockers, B&M trans cooler, home-made ram-air
3.73 Richmond gears and SLP Zexel Torsen Posi (MAY 01), Wonder Bar

 

Hey,
The things that are involved are a tape measure, a drill, steady hand, and some praying. The end result is worth it though.

I installed it by myself, but I would suggest having a buddy around to help you. IMHO I would wait to see what Spohn comes up with, it might be an easier install, as the Edelbrock brace fits a little too snug, it may be easier in a camaro however, they may have more room in front of the strut brackets. I put mine on a year after I had purchased it and that was because I got tired of looking at it in the garage. You will need to assemble it loosely, measure out the center of the engine compartment, mark the spot to drill, and hold your breath. The biggest pain are the mounts close to the firewall, the others are a cinch.

As for an alignment, it is never a bad idea. I would say do it just to get rid of that uneasy feeling in the pit of your stomach. Any questions look at my profile and email me.

Good Luck!
Julian

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82 T/A
305 torquer heads,
isky cam, edelbrock intake,edelbrock headers,SLP catback-700r4.
Polygraphite bushings/Edelbrock STB/Jegster SFCs
Baer brakes front w/rear disc conversion,
245/50zr16GSCsin place. 98,000 miles.

 

I didn't find it to be too hard. Just make sure you get everything aligned and drill the holes straight. I found it easier with the firewall bolts, that helped me in check. You don't need an alignment before or after but if you haven't gotten one in a while it might not be such a bad idea.

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, Jon (350 TBI! getting 23mpg highway)
91 Red RS w/grey int, sq stereo (Alpine v12, kicker solo, MB quart premium etc)AIM: JPrevost

• Holley 670 TB unit w/ 1/2" spacer/adapter
• Edelbrock RPM vortec intake
• 350ho 330hp vortec crate motor
• 8" harm. balancer
• Stewart stage 2 water pump w/160 thermo
• SLP tri-y headers to full 3"
• Rebuilt trans w/ SLP shift kit
• Centerline 16x8's all around
• 36/24 mm sway bars
• Full poly bushings, even motor mounts
• SLP LCA and panhard
• Alston SFCs
• Edelbrock 3 point STB
• Global west steering brace aka wonderbar
• Eibach pro kit springs
• Bilstien high perf. struts and shocks
• All this and I still have AC

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