ZL1 strut tower brace - Page 2

Mark R · 03-08-2019, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DANACO

Got a pic ?

Wish I did, but the car is in storage for a few more weeks

OVERPAR73 · 03-09-2019, 11:47 AM

I went with the OEM brace, hydro dipped and black painted ends.

SFV1LE · 03-09-2019, 03:15 PM

I thought the OEM strut brace didn't fit the ZL1, did you have to modify anything to clear the engine or hood?

Fatty1707 · 03-09-2019, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by OVERPAR73

I went with the OEM brace, hydro dipped and black painted ends.

Didn't know about this either. Nice looking carbon too!

Biscuit.fr · 03-09-2019, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SFV1LE

I thought the OEM strut brace didn't fit the ZL1, did you have to modify anything to clear the engine or hood?

Same
You had to modify it?

Scottyz · 03-09-2019, 09:13 PM

Does that brace come on convertibles only?

Turtle 2ss · 04-05-2019, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by OVERPAR73

I went with the OEM brace, hydro dipped and black painted ends.

Where did you get the valve covers?

LT4Greg · 04-05-2019, 10:44 AM

I thought our Camaros didn’t need strut tower braces because of the rigid body structure!

arpad_m · 04-05-2019, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Vtor_ZL1

It's braced to the firewall, not sure if SS has that same bracing.

Yes.

The strut tower brace is only needed on the vert, as per the chief engineer: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showp...70&postcount=1

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Originally Posted by Al Oppenheiser

The bottom line with regard to the Tower to Tower brace on the other models, especially the 1LE’s, is that while it could most likely be proven by an engineer that there would be some improvement with On-center feel of the steering, the Camaro team felt that this very slight improvement was not worth penalizing the car for the additional mass.

ssrallyred · 04-05-2019, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Turtle 2ss

Where did you get the valve covers?

+1

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 04-05-2019, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by arpad_m

Yes.

The strut tower brace is only needed on the vert, as per the chief engineer: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showp...70&postcount=1

But it does not come on the vet in a ZL1, does that mean it needed on all cars, time will tell.

F1FTY · 04-05-2019, 01:40 PM

I would LOVE to have one of these on my ZL1:

https://www.shopchevyparts.com/perfo...-92301591.html

I wonder if we could make it fit with washers or is the issue the hood being too low vs. the SS?

Intimidator · 04-05-2019, 08:41 PM

I'm calling BS on the Strut Tower brace having no benefit!
My car is at Weapon-X getting my Whipple build and I took the STB off...I'm going on record saying that my car doesn't handle as well without the brace and it is very noticeable.
I will find a way to get it back on with the Whipple.

Zigg L1 · 04-05-2019, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Intimidator

I'm calling BS on the Strut Tower brace having no benefit!
My car is at Weapon-X getting my Whipple build and I took the STB off...I'm going on record saying that my car doesn't handle as well without the brace and it is very noticeable.
I will find a way to get it back on with the Whipple.

Did you have to mod anything to mount it to the zl1? Or was it just a bolt on. I am with you it definitely helps. I mean it definitely doesn't hurt.

03-09-2019, 11:47 AM	#16
OVERPAR73 2018 Garnet Red ZL1 conve Drives: 2013 & 2018 ZL1 vert Join Date: May 2009 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,471 View My Garage	OEM brace I went with the OEM brace, hydro dipped and black painted ends. Attached Images __________________ Build Thread: 2018 ZL1 Vert Purchased (Overpar73)

04-05-2019, 10:44 AM	#22
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	I thought our Camaros didn’t need strut tower braces because of the rigid body structure! __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

04-05-2019, 01:40 PM	#26
F1FTY Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: At the Dealership Posts: 1,019 View My Garage	I would LOVE to have one of these on my ZL1: https://www.shopchevyparts.com/perfo...-92301591.html I wonder if we could make it fit with washers or is the issue the hood being too low vs. the SS? __________________ It's been fun, done with GM. 2018 Camaro ZL1 (SOLD) - Blown Airbags 2017 Camaro SS F1FTY Member Journal (SOLD) - Bad Motor

03-09-2019, 03:15 PM	#17
SFV1LE Drives: 2018 Hyper Blue ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: CA Posts: 1,360	I thought the OEM strut brace didn't fit the ZL1, did you have to modify anything to clear the engine or hood?

03-09-2019, 09:13 PM	#20
Scottyz 2019 ZL1 1LE MY GOON Drives: 1980 Z28 Big Red. Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Stoney Creek Posts: 2,061	Does that brace come on convertibles only?

04-05-2019, 08:41 PM	#27
Intimidator Drives: 69 GTO, 05 GTO, 2018 Silver ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Springfield, OH Posts: 847	I'm calling BS on the Strut Tower brace having no benefit! My car is at Weapon-X getting my Whipple build and I took the STB off...I'm going on record saying that my car doesn't handle as well without the brace and it is very noticeable. I will find a way to get it back on with the Whipple.

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