strut tower brace
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From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: strut tower brace
Welcome to TGO, babyduck.
Investigate after market strut mounts before pulling the trigger on a STB.
JamesC
Investigate after market strut mounts before pulling the trigger on a STB.
JamesC
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From: Moorpark, CA
Car: '91 GTA, '92 T/A Convertible
Engine: GTA: 350 w/Vortec heads, T/A: 305
Transmission: Pro-built 700R4
Axle/Gears: GTA: 3.27, T/A: 2.73
Re: strut tower brace
I'm partial to the BMR STBs. I know they clear the TPI plenum and I like the aesthetics of it because it frames the plenum nicely as well.
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Car: '89 Firebird
Engine: 7.0L
Transmission: T56
Re: strut tower brace
OP has a base model Firebird. Base model Firebird hood has the least clearance of all the styles. I can tell you from my own experience,
* BMR won't fit
* Heidts 3 point TBI won't fit
* Heidts 3 point TPI wont' fit
* Kenny Brown won't fit
My own opinion is that if it is made for TPI then it won't fit.
* BMR won't fit
* Heidts 3 point TBI won't fit
* Heidts 3 point TPI wont' fit
* Kenny Brown won't fit
My own opinion is that if it is made for TPI then it won't fit.
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From: Moorpark, CA
Car: '91 GTA, '92 T/A Convertible
Engine: GTA: 350 w/Vortec heads, T/A: 305
Transmission: Pro-built 700R4
Axle/Gears: GTA: 3.27, T/A: 2.73
Re: strut tower brace
Aside from the faux hood vents, I didn't think there was any difference underneath between the T/A hoods and the base birds.
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Car: '89 Firebird
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Re: strut tower brace
Not common knowledge. That's why I took time to help.
I mean really, when was the last time you saw a tricked out base model Firebird? Not many people would do that.
I mean really, when was the last time you saw a tricked out base model Firebird? Not many people would do that.
Last edited by QwkTrip; Dec 10, 2018 at 11:26 PM.
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Re: strut tower brace
Ya, I've heard the QA1 fits and that is what you have. I was only trying "fixed" bars and not the style with hinges like the QA1. I haven't found a fixed style yet that fits.
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From: Cincinnati, OH
Car: '90 RS
Engine: 377 LSX
Transmission: Magnum T56
Re: strut tower brace
Did you contact DSE to see if their new line will fit? They might have some insight since it was just released.
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Car: 1991 base firebird
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From: Cincinnati, OH
Car: '90 RS
Engine: 377 LSX
Transmission: Magnum T56
Re: strut tower brace
The two bolts on each strut act as a pivot. So it can rotate about that joint. So it's not truly fixed. If one strut side goes up the other side doesnt arrest it fully. It's not constrained in every axis.
Last edited by ShiftyCapone; Dec 12, 2018 at 06:13 PM.
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Re: strut tower brace
See the thing is a TPI never went in a car with a base model Firebird hood. It's not a combination that has to be considered. My LS engine sits much lower than the TPI and I could easily have a strut tower brace made to fit if I want.
Last edited by QwkTrip; Dec 12, 2018 at 06:26 PM.
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