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Old Jan 18, 2004 | 06:28 PM
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Ive looked at a few different pics and do I have to tell them I need one for an SS to get the curved back look instead of the straight across?Im buying a 3 inch VFN SS Hood and also I dont like the straight look of the regular bar let me know thanks Ronnie
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Old Jan 18, 2004 | 07:18 PM
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all their bars are the curved back as far as i have knowledge of. looks much better than the straight bar... edelbrock makes a three point bar which is supposedly better and only cost about $98
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reason ask if u look on thunders site it shows it as being straight and theres one in the for sale section by I8cobra that has a pic and its straight anyone else
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Yeah they make a straight one and a curved back one i have the curved back one. You just have to order it as a different part number. I ordered mine from rksport. It looks awesome i always get compliments.
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I believe the straight one is for LT1's. Just tell them the proper year of your car.
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Old Jan 19, 2004 | 02:54 AM
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Man, that's pretty sad when a snake owner knows more about the fbody than the owners themselves. Just kidding, but he is right. All the ones for the LS1 are bent, and straight for the LT1.
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Yeah they look sweet but aren't they like twice the price of a straight one from like BMR or something??? Is that just for looks or does it work better???
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It definitely doesn't work better! In fact, it flexes a little, taking away from the stiffness that you could expect from a beefy tubular. I switched to a tubular, and it feels like the front end is just a tad bit stiffer. I liked the Hotchkis, but you are right, for the price, it's mainly just for looks.
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Yeah they look sweet but aren't they like twice the price of a straight one from like BMR or something??? Is that just for looks or does it work better???
I'd say you're in the wrong hobby if you're worried about an extra $50 for a STB that looks better!
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I would definitely get the curved back stb i love mine and it looks great. I dont think the straight bars look good but thats my opinion
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Im going the the hotchkis brace. Looks good all the way
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Im going the the hotchkis brace. Looks good all the way

Mmmm........yea........it does..........

(even shiney when it's dirty)

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