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You cant use one off a v8 car cuz the mounts are different. I know this for sure cuz when I ordered mine I got sent one for a LS1 instead of my car and it didnt fit at all. Check Thunderracing.com for one. They are about 120 bucks or so.
Go with hotchkis. I just sold my J&M strut tower brace off my 3.4, it looks just like the UMI one. I sold it because it didnt get enough clearance over the intake manifold. Plus a sensor in A/C line happens to be in the way... You will pay out the *** for a hotchkis, but I think its worth it...
Go with hotchkis. I just sold my J&M strut tower brace off my 3.4, it looks just like the UMI one. I sold it because it didnt get enough clearance over the intake manifold. Plus a sensor in A/C line happens to be in the way... You will pay out the *** for a hotchkis, but I think its worth it...
oooo ****, i just bought a J&M for my 3.4, will it not fit?
You cant use one off a v8 car cuz the mounts are different. I know this for sure cuz when I ordered mine I got sent one for a LS1 instead of my car and it didnt fit at all. Check Thunderracing.com for one. They are about 120 bucks or so.
I think you might have that confused. I remember when I got mine from Hotchkis that they have one that fits the LT1 and then another that fits the LS1 & V6.
Rob
\"A one that isn\'t cold, is scarcely a one at all\" <a href=\"http://www.homestarrunner.com/sbemail.html\" target=\"_blank\">Strongbad</a>
I think you might have that confused. I remember when I got mine from Hotchkis that they have one that fits the LT1 and then another that fits the LS1 & V6.
Rob
Rob, will i have a problem with my new J&M strut bar (look at previous posts) ? thanx
Rob, will i have a problem with my new J&M strut bar (look at previous posts) ? thanx
Sorry, but I don't know. It sounds like you might. I've never heard about the J&M or the UMI STBs before this post. I'd say try it out, and send it back if it doesn't fit, or put it on ebay.
Rob
\"A one that isn\'t cold, is scarcely a one at all\" <a href=\"http://www.homestarrunner.com/sbemail.html\" target=\"_blank\">Strongbad</a>
I think you might have that confused. I remember when I got mine from Hotchkis that they have one that fits the LT1 and then another that fits the LS1 & V6.
Rob
i got a bar from hotchkis for my 97 3.8 firebird and the part number is2006R it also fits v8 ls1 and i paid 130 and i think it is worth it
Don't bother with the Shock Tower Brace it doesn't really help with anything. If you want to stiffen the car up subframe connectors are a much better option. If you really want I can add more info on the subject later but I don't have the time right now.
2001 Arctic White Firebird With Black Drop Top<br /><br />3:42 Gears<br />Zexel LSD<br />BMR upper A-Arms<br />Trans Am exhaust with 3\" I-pipe and cutout<br />Modified intake<br />Mecham Hood<br />Trans Go shift kit<br />Making rear control arms and panhard
Don't bother with the Shock Tower Brace it doesn't really help with anything.
You know that's the total opposite of what I've heard. I did alot of suspension mods at the same time, but from people who have just done the STB, the before and after effect was completely obvious in cornering.
What kind of STB did you get?
Rob
\"A one that isn\'t cold, is scarcely a one at all\" <a href=\"http://www.homestarrunner.com/sbemail.html\" target=\"_blank\">Strongbad</a>
Don't bother with the Shock Tower Brace it doesn't really help with anything. If you want to stiffen the car up subframe connectors are a much better option. If you really want I can add more info on the subject later but I don't have the time right now.
ill i have heard from people that install strut tower braces on therre cars, even with stock suspension. Its like night and day handling and less body roll.
I tell you what you talk to sam strano about it and see what the man has to say about it. And all STB's do the same thing, the 3 and 4pt ones don't help any more or less than the 2pt. The reason they don't help is we already have pleanty of support from the cowl and firewall that a STB is just not needed. Anyone who says they felt a difference is either lieing or fooled themselves into beleiving it changed something. Honestly don't wast your money. If you want I can totally blow you mind and tell you that the PHB does more than just center the rear and that even SFC's aren't needed on our cars for handling but rather just hide the symptoms of a poorly designed suspension. If you want the car to handle the best possible for the least amount of money buy the right parts rather than waste it on parts that only mask problems. I suggest you look into a quality shock and spring combo followed buy a 32 or 35mm hollow front bar and a 19mm rear bar (if you get a better understanding on how to dial the car in a 21mm solid or 22mm hollow rear bar can be better though). Trust me I live for setting up suspensions.
2001 Arctic White Firebird With Black Drop Top<br /><br />3:42 Gears<br />Zexel LSD<br />BMR upper A-Arms<br />Trans Am exhaust with 3\" I-pipe and cutout<br />Modified intake<br />Mecham Hood<br />Trans Go shift kit<br />Making rear control arms and panhard
When I put mine on, I only noticed a slight stiffening of the front end in corners and turns. The difference wasn't night and day, but it felt a little bit more firm.
Also, I have a convertible, so the effects were probably a little bit more pronounced. If you have a hardtop ot t-top, the effect would probably be less.
I guess what I'm trying to say is don't expect too much with just a STB.
Yes, I know \"Artic\" should be spelled \"Arctic\". Can any of the mods change this?
Haven’t done anything on the Camaro, but put LEDs on my truck headlights . And my oil pressure sensor went out on the truck so going to fix that this...
Haven’t done anything on the Camaro, but put LEDs on my truck headlights . And my oil pressure sensor went out on the truck so going to fix that this...
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