TTA Underhood Goodies?
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TTA Underhood Goodies?
Curious.
Do the TTA come with any type of underhood bracing? Like a 60's-70's Mustang "LeMans" bars brace?
My hood flexes like a girl without a bra.
Only analogy I could think of.
I'd kinda like to stiffen up that shake.
I know of the subframe items, That's a lotta work, for the moment.
Or could this action, be, because I removed all the braces behind the front bumper?
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Do the TTA come with any type of underhood bracing? Like a 60's-70's Mustang "LeMans" bars brace?
My hood flexes like a girl without a bra.
Only analogy I could think of.
I'd kinda like to stiffen up that shake.
I know of the subframe items, That's a lotta work, for the moment.
Or could this action, be, because I removed all the braces behind the front bumper?
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If you are talking about a strut tower brace or some kind of bars that run under the hood I can say that my TTA has none of these.
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86 Trans Am 355 TPI Rebuilt 700R4 with Corvette servo, modified valve body, and a B&M Torque Converter (2000 rpm stall w/ lock up), 87 350 block bored .30 with new crank. Reworked 305 heads with 3-angle valve job. Added in the rebuild was an SLP TPI cam, BBK 58mm Throttle Body,MSD 6A, Hypertech Power Coil,MSD Wires, 1.5 Crane roller tipped rocker arms, SLP Intake Runners and Port matching in upper intake including fully ported plenum, TPIS adjustable fuel pressure regulator @ 46psi, Hooker shorty style headers w/ Thermotech heat wrapping, Custom 3” exhaust with Flowmaster muffler and chrome quad tips, Hypertech Thermomaster Computer chip, K&N open element cone filter on modified MAF per TPIS specs, removal of A/C hardware and added a 1LE firewall cover installed. Also there has been a PST front suspension kit with Hotchkis strut tower brace added.
Stereo has 2 Clairion Pro Audio dash plates, 2 Sony 6X9s, 2 Kicker 12's in a custom Carpeted box with a custom amp rack Holding 3 MTX 280 Amps, and a MTX electronic Crossover all wired with EFX cable.
Asking $4200 with all extra Parts that are needed to fix most apearance flaws. ie Complete hatch and wing from a 91 GTA
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95 Talon TSI, 96 Probe GT, 91 T/A L98, 89 RS, 86 Mustang GT, 88 Mustang LX 5.0, 92 Thunderbird V8. couple or ricers that I think were Civics or Preludes not sure what year, 95 Celica GT-S, 94 Chevy 1/2 ton 350, one of those NASCAR F150's
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FOR SALE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
86 Trans Am 355 TPI Rebuilt 700R4 with Corvette servo, modified valve body, and a B&M Torque Converter (2000 rpm stall w/ lock up), 87 350 block bored .30 with new crank. Reworked 305 heads with 3-angle valve job. Added in the rebuild was an SLP TPI cam, BBK 58mm Throttle Body,MSD 6A, Hypertech Power Coil,MSD Wires, 1.5 Crane roller tipped rocker arms, SLP Intake Runners and Port matching in upper intake including fully ported plenum, TPIS adjustable fuel pressure regulator @ 46psi, Hooker shorty style headers w/ Thermotech heat wrapping, Custom 3” exhaust with Flowmaster muffler and chrome quad tips, Hypertech Thermomaster Computer chip, K&N open element cone filter on modified MAF per TPIS specs, removal of A/C hardware and added a 1LE firewall cover installed. Also there has been a PST front suspension kit with Hotchkis strut tower brace added.
Stereo has 2 Clairion Pro Audio dash plates, 2 Sony 6X9s, 2 Kicker 12's in a custom Carpeted box with a custom amp rack Holding 3 MTX 280 Amps, and a MTX electronic Crossover all wired with EFX cable.
Asking $4200 with all extra Parts that are needed to fix most apearance flaws. ie Complete hatch and wing from a 91 GTA
http://geocities.com/feltsb/kyle.html
Kills:
95 Talon TSI, 96 Probe GT, 91 T/A L98, 89 RS, 86 Mustang GT, 88 Mustang LX 5.0, 92 Thunderbird V8. couple or ricers that I think were Civics or Preludes not sure what year, 95 Celica GT-S, 94 Chevy 1/2 ton 350, one of those NASCAR F150's
89 Trans Am Turbo 3.8L All stock 43,000 miles #1053 of 1555
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I've seen them for the V-8 cars.
What about for our V-6 cars?
Any need?
Any "worth it" effort?
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What about for our V-6 cars?
Any need?
Any "worth it" effort?
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Well, since a STB doesn't really care what engine is under it, I would say a Hotchkis or Edelbrock STB will fit our cars. I believe the only issue would be where the brace sits in regard to the plenum (or air filter for carb), but it isn't a big deal cause the brace doesn't bolt to the plenum.
Vman
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I may be mistaken (I have to say this first always now since I got SCHOOLED about the FWD 3.4...), but I believe the TTA pacecars only came with a factory STB of sorts. But, a good ol' Hotchkis one meant for the TPI should work just dandy.
-Reno
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"Got a green light, got a red light, no cop, no stop, man I don't care, every one of you could be the same, every one of you could play this game, got a green light, got a green light but you're going nowhere..."
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by RenoLB8:
But, a good ol' Hotchkis one meant for the TPI should work just dandy.
-Reno
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But, a good ol' Hotchkis one meant for the TPI should work just dandy.
-Reno
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don't forget that 60* motors actually are TALLER than a 90* degree motor. clearance could be an issue. don't know for sure......
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Yes, V-6 intakes are taller, different location of intake system which affects the strut brace. That's a detail I do know.
The throttle body V-8 are "lower" just a different angled position.
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The throttle body V-8 are "lower" just a different angled position.
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Dont forget...steve spohn would make v6 STB for us thirdgens if someone would drive to his shop and give him time to fab one.
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1989 Firebird
2.8 v6, t5 swapped in
Ram Hi-po clutch, Cold Air, 1.6 rockers (ready to install), Lakewood LCA's, Lakewood Lift bars, Wonder Bar, 3" y-pipe, Random Tech Cat, 3" I-pipe, Flowmasters, MSd 6a, MSD Coil (Fireball in future) Accel 8.8 wires, MSD Ignition Module, 4th Gen Seats (not front yet)
" I'd rather run last in a full out race, than to NOT run at all ".
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What would he make it from?
Where would it be connected to?
Would it be like a Mustang, a 3 point?
Distriburtor area, and the two shock towers?
DOES ANYONE ELSE THINK IT'S WORTH IT?
Does anyone elses hood and dash bounce like a girl without a bra?
And we have kinda flat roads here in LA area!
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Where would it be connected to?
Would it be like a Mustang, a 3 point?
Distriburtor area, and the two shock towers?
DOES ANYONE ELSE THINK IT'S WORTH IT?
Does anyone elses hood and dash bounce like a girl without a bra?
And we have kinda flat roads here in LA area!
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The guy is in Amish Country?
Used to live kinda close by there.
I'll have to find a pic of a set up.
The hood latch is quite secure and so are the dash screws. When these cars were new, this was a big complaint, the hood flex. Really made the cars appear cheap.
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Used to live kinda close by there.
I'll have to find a pic of a set up.
The hood latch is quite secure and so are the dash screws. When these cars were new, this was a big complaint, the hood flex. Really made the cars appear cheap.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by AlexJH:
From spohn.net:
Spohn Performance is located in the scenic amish farm country of Lancaster County Pennsylvania.
So count me out.</font>
From spohn.net:
Spohn Performance is located in the scenic amish farm country of Lancaster County Pennsylvania.
So count me out.</font>
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i live right in between Baltimore and D.C in maryland, and my grand parents live in Weirton WV. i am driving up there with the rents next weekend, and if i remember right, that is like right on the way. if you guys give me all the info, i could just put together a nice little letter and drop it off on the way there...
ill check out yahoo maps and with my dad later tonite to make sure, but i think it can be done.
ill check out yahoo maps and with my dad later tonite to make sure, but i think it can be done.
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I have hood pins on my car...doesnt do crap. Just looks like ur car is ready to race 24-7..not that im complaining but my gas bill is terrible 
I would like steve's name right across my engine bay..let it dress it up a little.
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2.8 v6, t5 swapped in
Ram Hi-po clutch, Cold Air, 1.6 rockers (ready to install), Lakewood LCA's, Lakewood Lift bars, Wonder Bar, 3" y-pipe, Random Tech Cat, 3" I-pipe, Flowmasters, MSd 6a, MSD Coil (Fireball in future) Accel 8.8 wires, MSD Ignition Module, 4th Gen Seats (not front yet)
" I'd rather run last in a full out race, than to NOT run at all ".
I would like steve's name right across my engine bay..let it dress it up a little.
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1989 Firebird
2.8 v6, t5 swapped in
Ram Hi-po clutch, Cold Air, 1.6 rockers (ready to install), Lakewood LCA's, Lakewood Lift bars, Wonder Bar, 3" y-pipe, Random Tech Cat, 3" I-pipe, Flowmasters, MSd 6a, MSD Coil (Fireball in future) Accel 8.8 wires, MSD Ignition Module, 4th Gen Seats (not front yet)
" I'd rather run last in a full out race, than to NOT run at all ".
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so if i can stop by steves place in the amish part of PA. what do you want me to tell him? id rather just give him a peice of paper with all the info, what wed like, price ETC. and leave. So what would i tell him?
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email him first, let him know ull be coming
hed actually need to see ur car for an hour or two so he can take some tubing and fab one.
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1989 Firebird
2.8 v6, t5 swapped in
Ram Hi-po clutch, Cold Air, 1.6 rockers (ready to install), Lakewood LCA's, Lakewood Lift bars, Wonder Bar, 3" y-pipe, Random Tech Cat, 3" I-pipe, Flowmasters, MSd 6a, MSD Coil (Fireball in future) Accel 8.8 wires, MSD Ignition Module, 4th Gen Seats (not front yet)
" I'd rather run last in a full out race, than to NOT run at all ".
hed actually need to see ur car for an hour or two so he can take some tubing and fab one.
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1989 Firebird
2.8 v6, t5 swapped in
Ram Hi-po clutch, Cold Air, 1.6 rockers (ready to install), Lakewood LCA's, Lakewood Lift bars, Wonder Bar, 3" y-pipe, Random Tech Cat, 3" I-pipe, Flowmasters, MSd 6a, MSD Coil (Fireball in future) Accel 8.8 wires, MSD Ignition Module, 4th Gen Seats (not front yet)
" I'd rather run last in a full out race, than to NOT run at all ".
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What tyoe of tubing?
As any muffler can also make it.
Is it tubing like plumbing pipes?
I know better quality, but..
Are you getting the idea?
Wuld the design be like an arrow?
Shock towers, by the distributor?
The Mustangs had two braces, connected to the firewall.
Early F Bodies, had braces to the battery area to the radiator support.
Amish country is really pretty. I miss those scenes alot.
Not riding behind those horse and carriages!
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As any muffler can also make it.
Is it tubing like plumbing pipes?
I know better quality, but..
Are you getting the idea?
Wuld the design be like an arrow?
Shock towers, by the distributor?
The Mustangs had two braces, connected to the firewall.
Early F Bodies, had braces to the battery area to the radiator support.
Amish country is really pretty. I miss those scenes alot.
Not riding behind those horse and carriages!
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KED85
Karl
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damn... well i found out today its like 2 hours out of the way.. OPPOSITE the way id be going! lol! plus i dont have my car till may so he couldnt look at mine anyway sorry for the bad news
sorry for the bad news 
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