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Old 07-01-2013, 10:47 AM   #1
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Strut Tower Brace on 2.9 Whipple Supercharged Convertible

I saw this question asked but with no definitive answer. Will the OEM strut tower brace fit on a 2013 Camaro SS convertible outfitted with a 2.9 Whipple Supercharger? I'm about to pull the trigger on the Whipple kit, but need to know if I also need to replace the strut tower brace. Thank you in advance for your assistance!
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Old 07-01-2013, 12:23 PM   #2
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I have the Convert Brace on 2012 with the Whipple , No Problem
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Old 07-01-2013, 12:26 PM   #3
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I have the Convert Brace on 2012 with the Whipple , No Problem
That's good news! Thank you!
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Old 07-01-2013, 07:41 PM   #4
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Here check this out. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=251787 Page three has some close ups.
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Old 07-02-2013, 08:00 AM   #5
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whats the gm part number?
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Old 07-02-2013, 08:45 AM   #6
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whats the gm part number?
Don't know the part but you'll have to get an adaptor kit for the 2010.
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Old 07-02-2013, 09:28 AM   #7
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Don't know the part but you'll have to get an adaptor kit for the 2010.
The company that was making them quit. I haven't been able to find an adapter for the OEM brace.
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Old 07-02-2013, 12:20 PM   #8
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We just did a Whipple 2.9 on a 2013 1LE, and I am almost positive it is the same strut tower brace, and it fit no problem. Here is a picture (we wrapped it in Carbon fiber vinyl and powder coated the ends)

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Old 07-03-2013, 11:26 AM   #9
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Ok what brace is that ?
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Old 07-03-2013, 11:42 AM   #10
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Thank you for all the responses. Now I'm certain it will it thanks to all the pics.
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Old 07-03-2013, 12:41 PM   #11
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Ok what brace is that ?
Looks like a GM vert brace. Got mine from River City Lighting & Creations.
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Old 07-03-2013, 01:11 PM   #12
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Ok what brace is that ?
The picture is of a 1LE Camaro we built, and it comes stock with this strut tower brace, like I said, we just powder coated the ends and wrapped the center section of it in carbon fiber finish vinyl.
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Old 07-26-2013, 08:32 PM   #13
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The company that was making them quit. I haven't been able to find an adapter for the OEM brace.
I was surfing and found this.....


http://www.ebay.com/itm/TPIS-5th-Gen...32b318&vxp=mtr
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