Shock tower brace

[02firebird]

Does anybody know if an LS1 shock tower brace would fit the v6?

[fbodyrs96]

Re: Shock tower brace

no won't clear the alternator

[02firebird]

Re: Shock tower brace

The only one that specifies V6 that i can find is the hotchkis and that's 230 bucks. Are there any other cheaper ones?

[FirebirdGT]

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The only one that specifies V6 that i can find is the hotchkis and that's 230 bucks. Are there any other cheaper ones?

It's also the ONLY one that is designed properly - it pivots. The one piece tubular ones are junk.
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[02firebird]

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So pretty much save up the money and buy the right one the first time.

[ssms5411]

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With the reg. tubular STB you'll notice a difference about $100 on ebay, even better with SFC's.

[madforce10]

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yah i did notice a difference with the tubular bar on my camaro. im sure its not a piece of junk since i have seen worse designs on other cars that have worked.

[whitdog54]

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It's also the ONLY one that is designed properly - it pivots. The one piece tubular ones are junk.
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^this, looks the best too! When putting my hotchkis stb in i had to use a crow bar to pry it in and get the bolt through. Thats how I know it really snugged up the front. I have UMI now (cost like 60 bucks) looks alright, makes a good place to lean onto. Also good to lift the front if i ever drop the motor. Make a difference? Prob not, maybe in extreme cornering.

STBs make a difference, but i think its hardly noticeable to most, unless your auto-xing everyday.

Dont buy hotchkis new, if you can find one used snag it.

[pv-camaro]

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^this, looks the best too! When putting my hotchkis stb in i had to use a crow bar to pry it in and get the bolt through. Thats how I know it really snugged up the front. I have UMI now (cost like 60 bucks) looks alright, makes a good place to lean onto. Also good to lift the front if i ever drop the motor. Make a difference? Prob not, maybe in extreme cornering.

STBs make a difference, but i think its hardly noticeable to most, unless your auto-xing everyday.

Dont buy hotchkis new, if you can find one used snag it.

Hi Whitdog, you have a V6 Firebird ?, i thought the UMI Towerbrace did not fit on a V6 car, only the V8.
Do you have a picture of it installed

[fbodyrs96]

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Hi Whitdog, you have a V6 Firebird ?, i thought the UMI Towerbrace did not fit on a V6 car, only the V8.
Do you have a picture of it installed

He has z28 now.

[pv-camaro]

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He has z28 now.

Okay, i didnt know this, i just looked at his Photo gallery,

For the V6 there are a few options, The Hotchkiss, and BMR makes one for the V6 (same as SS)

Does SLP also have one, i had read somewhere ?

[fbodyrs96]

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Kenny brown 3 point, but you have to find used or old new stock, since they no longer make it.

[insidethreat07]

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http://www.bmrsuspension.com/?page=p...&productid=287

[02firebird]

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Perfect, that's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks guys.