I've been surfing all ove this site and I have seen many different types and styles
of STB's. I have a MAC STB on my 88 GTA
but the problem I have is that is hits the underside of the hood!! I squashed it down
with a hydraulic press (off the car) and now it does not hit anymore but it look like crap!! Has anyone had this problem? What kind of STB can I replace it with?

Thanks
Mark

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1988 Trans-am GTA, 5.0l, TPI, T-tops, Mac STB, Mac SFC's,
K&N Filtercharger, Vortex Cat Back
Best e.t. 15.48 @ 88.26 MPH
Member of Toronto F-Body Motorsports http://www.tfbm.org
my car page http://www.fortunecity.com/silversto...5/carspage.htm

 

I have an edelbrock with a 88 formula tpi.

It 'rubs' on the hood bracing closer to the passenger side. I just ground that area of the bracing away.

 

I have a Hotchkis STB on mine. It touches the insulation just a bit, but it doesn't touch any metal and it hasn't caused any problems. You can get them in red and black from Jeg's or probably any other performance parts store. You can maybe even get one at your local parts store.

Matt

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88 IROC-Z -- 350 L-98, 700R4, Flowmaster, K&N, MAF Sceens Removed, Airfoil, March Pullies, Comp Cams Magnum 1.6 Roller Rockers, Bosch Platinum Plugs, Accel 8.8 mm Wires, Hypertech Cap & Coil, Hypertech Chip, Hotchkis Strut Tower Brace, One Loud Stereo!

 

I have the Kenny Brown strut tower brace. It is a 3 point brace and I have no problems with it rubbing anywhere. Installation was very easy too. And the price was only about $130.

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1991 Z28 - 350 TPI, T56, McLeod street clutch, ported plenum & runners, AFPR, Holley Annihilator ignition box and wires, Hooker shorty headers w/o AIR, Flowmaster muffler, homeade ram-air, SSM subframe connectors, Kenny Brown STB, Global West steering box brace, Steve Spohn adjustable torque arm and T56 crossmember

 

Thanks guys

Mark

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1988 Trans-am GTA, 5.0l, TPI, T-tops, Mac STB, Mac SFC's,
K&N Filtercharger, Vortex Cat Back
Best e.t. 15.48 @ 88.26 MPH
Member of Toronto F-Body Motorsports http://www.tfbm.org
my car page http://www.fortunecity.com/silversto...5/carspage.htm

 

I'm using BMR's STB . It's very original looking and cost less than the others too!!

http://www.bmrfabrication.com

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Derek 90 IROC 5.7[/i]
Mods: All the usual bolt ons , 2500 stall , 373's , SS hood , lotta reduced weight.
Best Et: 13.16@101