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 Post subject: Strut Tower Brace
PostPosted:Sat Feb 23, 2013 7:12 pm 
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Car Details:1986 Camaro, bought into Spain by me in 1993.
305 replaced by a 355, 750 Demon carb, RPM AirGap intake, Brodix heads, Hedman Hedders, 3" Flowmaster exhaust.
Wheels are Summit aluminium 5 spokes, tyres are 245 rear 225 front BF Goodrich.
B/M transmission, battery relocated to the rear, GoodMark 4" cowl steel hood.
Location:Spain East Coast
I´ve seen various types of these for sale but always thought the price too high
and some seemed so big and ugly.
A long time ago i made up the bar to tie the strut towers together with the intention of completing the setup later,
that is tying it to the firewall.
The most awkward part was that bracket on the firewall, to get it the right shape and get the bolt holes in the right place.
I ended up with three bolts to hold it on and inside the plenum is another thick plate to reinforce.
Last week I finally did the deed, and it looks like this....sans paint.

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When I drove the car after finishing I was more than surprised how the car had benefited.
No more creaks and groans from the body and I´m sure it responds better when cornering.
If you look behind the front wheels of your 3rd gen I bet you can see the seams opening on the frame to firewall.
I noticed that when jacking my Camaro and letting it onto axle stands there was a lot of body sag, this might just cure it.


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 Post subject: Re: Strut Tower Brace
PostPosted:Tue Feb 26, 2013 7:13 pm 
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Car Details:79' camaro road & track day toy. 383 stroker, 5 speed TKO trans, lots of suspension stuff, 13" Vette brakes, 18" wheels.
Location:Luton
Good work... those look nice and neat.. :clap:

These are big heavy cars, and definitely can do with some bracing in many areas. My front frame braces I had made for my 2nd gen really help with limiting body flex..

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 Post subject: Re: Strut Tower Brace
PostPosted:Tue Feb 26, 2013 8:43 pm 
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Car Details:1986 Camaro, bought into Spain by me in 1993.
305 replaced by a 355, 750 Demon carb, RPM AirGap intake, Brodix heads, Hedman Hedders, 3" Flowmaster exhaust.
Wheels are Summit aluminium 5 spokes, tyres are 245 rear 225 front BF Goodrich.
B/M transmission, battery relocated to the rear, GoodMark 4" cowl steel hood.
Location:Spain East Coast
I also have this Wonderbar down below, highly recommended to brace the frame where the steering box
mounts to the chassis. On some models it was a stock item.

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 Post subject: Re: Strut Tower Brace
PostPosted:Sun Mar 03, 2013 6:12 pm 
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Car Details:1986 Camaro, bought into Spain by me in 1993.
305 replaced by a 355, 750 Demon carb, RPM AirGap intake, Brodix heads, Hedman Hedders, 3" Flowmaster exhaust.
Wheels are Summit aluminium 5 spokes, tyres are 245 rear 225 front BF Goodrich.
B/M transmission, battery relocated to the rear, GoodMark 4" cowl steel hood.
Location:Spain East Coast
Finally it´s done.

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 Post subject: Re: Strut Tower Brace
PostPosted:Mon Mar 04, 2013 10:26 am 
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Car Details:79' camaro road & track day toy. 383 stroker, 5 speed TKO trans, lots of suspension stuff, 13" Vette brakes, 18" wheels.
Location:Luton
Looks great painted, you should knock a few up and sell them... :mrgreen:

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 Post subject: Re: Strut Tower Brace
PostPosted:Tue Mar 05, 2013 3:53 pm 
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Car Details:Gen 3 Rs 25th anv camaro
I would buy one so yes please!! :clap:


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 Post subject: Re: Strut Tower Brace
PostPosted:Tue Mar 05, 2013 9:32 pm 
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Car Details:79' camaro road & track day toy. 383 stroker, 5 speed TKO trans, lots of suspension stuff, 13" Vette brakes, 18" wheels.
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I would buy one so yes please!! :clap:
See.. !!!!! :thumbup:

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 Post subject: Re: Strut Tower Brace
PostPosted:Thu Mar 07, 2013 6:52 pm 
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Car Details:'79 Camaro, 350 V8
Location:South Bucks
Blimey they look good, look like they've been bought from a shop :thumbup:
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My front frame braces I had made for my 2nd gen really help with limiting body flex
Have you got any pics Stu? I'm working on some reinforcements, recently completed a triangulating brace from chasis to rad support.

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 Post subject: Re: Strut Tower Brace
PostPosted:Thu Mar 07, 2013 8:09 pm 
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Car Details:79' camaro road & track day toy. 383 stroker, 5 speed TKO trans, lots of suspension stuff, 13" Vette brakes, 18" wheels.
Location:Luton
Hi fella...

Mine look like this.. attach to front Upper A arm mount, and attach at different points also having pads that sit against the firewall and to spread the load.

Guy that made and fitted the rollcage did them at the same time.


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 Post subject: Re: Strut Tower Brace
PostPosted:Mon Mar 11, 2013 9:16 pm 
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Car Details:1986 Camaro, bought into Spain by me in 1993.
305 replaced by a 355, 750 Demon carb, RPM AirGap intake, Brodix heads, Hedman Hedders, 3" Flowmaster exhaust.
Wheels are Summit aluminium 5 spokes, tyres are 245 rear 225 front BF Goodrich.
B/M transmission, battery relocated to the rear, GoodMark 4" cowl steel hood.
Location:Spain East Coast
They look pretty good.Image

I found out mine can be a nuisance when changing spark plugs. :shh:
Another elbow is needed.


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