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Old 06-29-2018, 05:52 PM
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Car: 1984 Chevrolet Camaro Sports Coupe
Engine: V6 2.8L
Strut Tower brace for Carbureted V6

Will this strut tower brace fit my car?
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/q...hoCDeEQAvD_BwE

It's a 1984 2.8L carbureted V6.
If it wont, please send links to a good strut brace that will fit*

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Re: Strut Tower brace for Carbureted V6

I can't say for certain , but if I were forced to guess I'd say no , it wont fit because that listing states "for passenger side A/C compressor" whereas your six has the A/C compressor on the driver's side .

You may get better answers in the V6 subforum where the guys who really know their stuff about the V6 cars hang out .
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Re: Strut Tower brace for Carbureted V6

Originally Posted by OrangeBird
I can't say for certain , but if I were forced to guess I'd say no , it wont fit because that listing states "for passenger side A/C compressor" whereas your six has the A/C compressor on the driver's side.
The piece wouldn't fit my V8 car. There's an interfering brace that reaches from the back of the compressor to the manifold. When I switched to a serpentine system, which placed the compressor on the pass side, the issue vanished.

Edit: Before an STB, the following would be a better first choice (and, of course, there are subframe connectors to consider):

https://www.foundersperformance.com/...v=7516fd43adaa

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Re: Strut Tower brace for Carbureted V6

Originally Posted by TakingCharge714
If it wont, please send links to a good strut brace that will fit*
REMINDER: It's no one's duty here to provide you with anything. Have you looked yourself?

Your car is an odd duck these days. No one made stuff for V6 cars back in the 80s and 90s, it's almost certain that no one makes anything today. Your best bet will be to have a custom one made or make it yourself if you have the tools and skills.
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