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Buy STB for firebird or just FAB one

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Old Jan 10, 2024 | 05:15 PM
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Buy STB for firebird or just FAB one

Was lookin lately for a stb and seems firebird ones are not as common. They seem easy enough to fab one. Anything i should look out for while fabbin one and since im at why not make it adjustable.

One ? for install -- should it be installed while on the ground on wheels or suspended from frame or suspended by crossmember.
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Old Jan 10, 2024 | 07:26 PM
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Re: Buy STB for firebird or just FAB one

Hood clearance is the major issue with STBs for Firebirds.
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Old Jan 10, 2024 | 07:56 PM
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Re: Buy STB for firebird or just FAB one

I have one in my 91 TA TPI from Detriot Speed. No clearance issues.
Car sitting on level ground, weight on wheels.
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