shock tower brace....good mod?
03-31-2006, 12:53 AM
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shock tower brace....good mod? is a shock tower brace a worthwhile mod for an LS1 fbody? would it help out for racing such as road racing and autocross? 
03-31-2006, 06:28 AM
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To me, all it has been useful for so far has been that I can use it to lean onto when I am tired working on the car 
I have figured since 4th gens do not have struts, a strut tower brace doesn't do much, if anything, as far as improving the handling. I have an almost stock suspension 1994 Z28 with a STB and a stock-suspension 1998 Z28 without an STB, and I don't feel any difference in the way both cars understeer or transition from side-to-side. Good luck.
I have figured since 4th gens do not have struts, a strut tower brace doesn't do much, if anything, as far as improving the handling. I have an almost stock suspension 1994 Z28 with a STB and a stock-suspension 1998 Z28 without an STB, and I don't feel any difference in the way both cars understeer or transition from side-to-side. Good luck. 
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yeah most people are going to say is an appearance thing but i feel the diff. with mine is my everyday car no matter where i go so anything i put i always feel the diffenrence
is my everyday car no matter where i go so anything i put i always feel the diffenrence 
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here's a thread that can be merged into this since a nearly identical enquiry was used by the thread starter.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...=479494&page=1
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...=479494&page=1
04-11-2006, 08:55 PM
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The ultimate mod is to wind copper wire along the length of the shaft, apply current and the resulting EMF will give you a positive charge on the air in the intake.
This positive charge "excites" the fuel when they mix in the chamber and it results in a 20% cleaner burn.
Guaranteed 50hp and cooler temps. The more current, the more power. It's a renewable energy source to replace nawz.
It will also clean up the emmissions for easy passing of smog tests.
Sweet!
This positive charge "excites" the fuel when they mix in the chamber and it results in a 20% cleaner burn.
Guaranteed 50hp and cooler temps. The more current, the more power. It's a renewable energy source to replace nawz.
It will also clean up the emmissions for easy passing of smog tests.
Sweet!
04-15-2006, 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by mitchntx
The ultimate mod is to wind copper wire along the length of the shaft, apply current and the resulting EMF will give you a positive charge on the air in the intake.
This positive charge "excites" the fuel when they mix in the chamber and it results in a 20% cleaner burn.
Guaranteed 50hp and cooler temps. The more current, the more power. It's a renewable energy source to replace nawz.
It will also clean up the emmissions for easy passing of smog tests.
Sweet!
This positive charge "excites" the fuel when they mix in the chamber and it results in a 20% cleaner burn.
Guaranteed 50hp and cooler temps. The more current, the more power. It's a renewable energy source to replace nawz.
It will also clean up the emmissions for easy passing of smog tests.
Sweet!
Thanks for the plug, Mitch. Premium 12 gauge wire-wound STB's now being offered from Cal's Machine shop! Heavy duty alternator and voltage regulator included with kit, only $899.95 limited time offer! Both right-hand and left-hand wound bars available; choose wire-wrap/flux direction based on cornering direction you wish to optimize.
04-15-2006, 06:33 PM
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LOL
I was convinced that it the STB's were useless on our cars until a buddy of mine GAVE me one and said hey just try it, it's free. I slapped it on and I felt a difference right away. I think it's kind of like the SFC's, the older the car is, the more effect it's going to have.
I was convinced that it the STB's were useless on our cars until a buddy of mine GAVE me one and said hey just try it, it's free. I slapped it on and I felt a difference right away. I think it's kind of like the SFC's, the older the car is, the more effect it's going to have.
04-15-2006, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by bluey2kz28
My two cents say yes, a STB helps in handling. I have the Hotchkis unit in my ride.
04-15-2006, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Cal
Thanks for the plug, Mitch. Premium 12 gauge wire-wound STB's now being offered from Cal's Machine shop! Heavy duty alternator and voltage regulator included with kit, only $899.95 limited time offer! Both right-hand and left-hand wound bars available; choose wire-wrap/flux direction based on cornering direction you wish to optimize.
Oooh, where do I sign up?
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