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Cat988h · 02-08-2014, 01:30 PM

Hello all I recently upgraded my cam the car is now making around 460-470 RWHP. Would the car benifit from a strut brace? Just curious if it is worth worrying about? The car is a 2011 LS3 SS.

menendez1293 · 02-08-2014, 01:32 PM

Strut braces are mostly a cosmetic piece so in my opinion you would not gain anything from it.

WannaBgeneral · 02-08-2014, 02:03 PM

I think the cars that benefit from the strut brace most are circle track cars and auto-crossers. Because of the cornering stress they are subjected to.

Ajdin@A2BMotorsport · 02-08-2014, 03:33 PM

For a Cam its not necessary, but ive noticed that without the Strut Bar there seems to be a bit more understeer than without, so if your into handling its a good buy.

OHIOSS · 02-08-2014, 04:58 PM

Besides looking good I can tell the difference after installing the strut brace. When making a fast turn I don't feel the front wheels "skipping" like they used to do b4 I put the struct brace on. The BMR brace I think is a lot more heavy duty than the GM brace which may make the difference.

Being functional is just a bonus of looking good!

Michaels2011 · 02-08-2014, 05:13 PM

halo super cars makes a great brace that makes a difference..
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LimaCharlie · 02-08-2014, 10:40 PM

Unless you plan on doing some serious autocross/road course racing, I think strut tower braces are not worth the money. I'd get one if you plan on actually racing the car on a track. The ZL1/1LE/Z/28 are all track oriented cars and GM installed a factory strut tower brace for a reason.

GMTool · 02-09-2014, 12:16 PM

If your car already has the threaded holes in the top of the strut tower then why not just get one. The OEM GM brace is cheap compared to other mods. It's about the easiest install there is, it looks good and it does make some difference in the front end handling. Great addition to have.

JDP Sales · 02-10-2014, 04:20 PM

Strut braces look good, but don't expect too much as far as performance benefits. There are much better bangs for the buck out there such as; sway bars, springs, bushings and rear arms.

Also, if you have a late 2011 with the pre tapped holes, I would take advantage of them and go with a STB that utilizes those holes. If not, the Hotchkis STB would be my choice.

Please feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions.

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

02-08-2014, 01:30 PM	#1
Cat988h Drives: Rally yellow 2011 Camaro 1SSRS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Parksville Bc Posts: 263 View My Garage	Strut tower brace for cammed SS Hello all I recently upgraded my cam the car is now making around 460-470 RWHP. Would the car benifit from a strut brace? Just curious if it is worth worrying about? The car is a 2011 LS3 SS. __________________ ATI Super Damper, Katech C5R Chain, Jannetty 470 Comp Cam, Comp Valve Springs, Mellings Oil Pump, Manley Push Rods, Comp Tringion Upgrade, Cold Air Inductions Intake, 1-7/8 American Racing Headers w Cats, MBRP 3 Inch Exhaust, RX Catch Can, Eaton Tru Trac, 3.91 OEM, DSS Drive And Half Shafts, LPW Diff Cover,3 Inch Noweeds, Amsoil Z-Rod, Tuned by Jannetty Racing

02-08-2014, 04:58 PM	#5
OHIOSS Russ Drives: Yukon Denali, Charger, CamaroSS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,811	Besides looking good I can tell the difference after installing the strut brace. When making a fast turn I don't feel the front wheels "skipping" like they used to do b4 I put the struct brace on. The BMR brace I think is a lot more heavy duty than the GM brace which may make the difference. Being functional is just a bonus of looking good! Attached Images

02-08-2014, 05:13 PM	#6
Michaels2011 Drives: 2014 2lt/RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: St Augustine Posts: 564 View My Garage	halo super cars makes a great brace that makes a difference.. halosupercars.com __________________ K&N cai..... WCC underhood lighting.... 1LE strut tower brace.... Custom painted Fuse box/engine covers & strut tower brace.... Pfadt 1.25 lowering springs.....Ghosted side markers.....

02-08-2014, 10:40 PM	#7
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	Unless you plan on doing some serious autocross/road course racing, I think strut tower braces are not worth the money. I'd get one if you plan on actually racing the car on a track. The ZL1/1LE/Z/28 are all track oriented cars and GM installed a factory strut tower brace for a reason. __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

02-09-2014, 12:16 PM	#8
GMTool MY SS is SOLD Drives: AGM 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southwest Illinois Posts: 1,838	If your car already has the threaded holes in the top of the strut tower then why not just get one. The OEM GM brace is cheap compared to other mods. It's about the easiest install there is, it looks good and it does make some difference in the front end handling. Great addition to have. __________________ CAI, Dynatech Headers, HF Cats, JRE Tuned, Corsa Cat Back, Strut Tower Brace.

02-08-2014, 01:32 PM	#2
menendez1293 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 9,687 View My Garage	Strut braces are mostly a cosmetic piece so in my opinion you would not gain anything from it.

02-08-2014, 02:03 PM	#3
WannaBgeneral Drives: 2014 Camaro 2ss/RS premium sound Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 39 View My Garage	I think the cars that benefit from the strut brace most are circle track cars and auto-crossers. Because of the cornering stress they are subjected to.

02-08-2014, 03:33 PM	#4
Ajdin@A2BMotorsport Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Camaro 1SS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Waterloo Posts: 609	For a Cam its not necessary, but ive noticed that without the Strut Bar there seems to be a bit more understeer than without, so if your into handling its a good buy.

02-10-2014, 04:20 PM	#9
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	Strut braces look good, but don't expect too much as far as performance benefits. There are much better bangs for the buck out there such as; sway bars, springs, bushings and rear arms. Also, if you have a late 2011 with the pre tapped holes, I would take advantage of them and go with a STB that utilizes those holes. If not, the Hotchkis STB would be my choice. Please feel free to call, PM or email me anytime with questions. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007