Strut Tower Brace for us V6 guys? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ArmyEOD17 · 01-20-2014, 04:02 AM

May be a dumb question but are there any strut tower braces out there for us V6 guys? Everything I can find is for the SS however from the look of it, it seems as though since they are just bolt on a SS one would fit fine. If so, maybe post of some pictures of the ones you guys have!

Thanks!
Aaron

pgustavson · 01-20-2014, 05:36 AM

Any of the SS braces will fit the V6. Many of the suspension gurus here will say that the Camaro coupe doesn't need one, so it would be a "mostly-for-looks" mod.

chevy 3 · 01-20-2014, 06:35 AM

Bmr has a great strut brace

ArmyEOD17 · 01-20-2014, 06:56 AM

I see one in most pictures its basically one solid wide support bar and everyone custom paints them, would you guys happen to know which it is? And thanks for the info also!

dmginc · 01-20-2014, 07:01 AM

i have the BMR one on my v6, it is not just for looks like the Chevy one.

pgustavson · 01-20-2014, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArmyEOD17

I see one in most pictures its basically one solid wide support bar and everyone custom paints them, would you guys happen to know which it is? And thanks for the info also!

That is probably the OEM convertible strut tower brace:
http://gmpartsdirect.com/results.cfm...ber=pkcamarobr

intensifi · 01-20-2014, 09:21 AM

Your car should already have the threaded holes for the OEM brace. 3 holes on each tower.

My '12 2LT convertible came with one.

They appear for sale in the member sale section front time to time also.

ArmyEOD17 · 01-20-2014, 10:36 AM

Yes thats the one! thanks pgustavson! The BMR one is a looker too though.

Infidel67 · 01-20-2014, 11:29 AM

I can't decide rather to go with the GM or BMR brace lol

montreal2010yellow · 01-20-2014, 12:08 PM

I installed Hotchkis srtut brace mostly because of the attachment points are located on each side of the tower instead of being attached on the top.
Takes more time to install and better have a good mechanic to do the job since drilling requires Professional Tools, Garage jack, and a very good compressor with a very goog quality drill. The metal is really tough there.
And it leaves more clearance for the engine cover.

As for performance, I felt the difference on the very first curves I took at 65 mph. Really different.

And it looks good.

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delta6 · 01-20-2014, 01:48 PM

GM, BMR, Hotchkis, PFADT, etc have strut tower braces that can fit both v6 and v8 camaros...2012 and up have pre drilled holes already...I don't know about 2011 and below. I know some guys have problems with their earlier model camaros. Any "suspension gurus" will tell you that if you're keen on making your turns smooth then get a strut tower brace as this will stabilize your front end suspension. As far as performance, this will help the body from flexing thus helping you with your track times... if you're not going to race, you will still feel a slight difference. Bottomline, it will still help you either way. If you're into racing, I would suggest getting a chassis max brace for more stabilization...among other things.

ArmyEOD17 · 01-20-2014, 03:02 PM

Thanks delta makes a lot more sense now!

Sikoriko · 01-20-2014, 04:01 PM

Keep in mind if you plan on and add a manifold spacer,which will raise it and shorten the clearance between the brace and intake. Just an fyi

Infidel67 · 01-20-2014, 04:04 PM

I just ordered the BMR one, got a nice deal from RDP Steve

01-20-2014, 04:02 AM	#1
ArmyEOD17 Drives: 2013 2LT RS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 88	Strut Tower Brace for us V6 guys? May be a dumb question but are there any strut tower braces out there for us V6 guys? Everything I can find is for the SS however from the look of it, it seems as though since they are just bolt on a SS one would fit fine. If so, maybe post of some pictures of the ones you guys have! Thanks! Aaron __________________

01-20-2014, 05:36 AM	#2
pgustavson Stop writing "vert", ffs! Drives: 2011 2LT Convertible Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Gambrills, MD Posts: 1,341 View My Garage	Any of the SS braces will fit the V6. Many of the suspension gurus here will say that the Camaro coupe doesn't need one, so it would be a "mostly-for-looks" mod. __________________ Vararam \| Vmax Ported TB \| Ported IM \| Vmax Black ICE-olator Last edited by pgustavson; 01-20-2014 at 07:53 AM.

01-20-2014, 06:56 AM	#4
ArmyEOD17 Drives: 2013 2LT RS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 88	I see one in most pictures its basically one solid wide support bar and everyone custom paints them, would you guys happen to know which it is? And thanks for the info also! __________________

01-20-2014, 07:01 AM	#5
dmginc Drives: In Circles Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,433 View My Garage	i have the BMR one on my v6, it is not just for looks like the Chevy one. Attached Images __________________ CAI Cold Air Intake, BMR Strut Tower Brace, BMR 1.2" Lowering Springs Gen5DIY Fog Lights, Big Worm Third Brake Light/Side Marker Tint (Charcoal) GTS Tail Light Covers, Purple Under Hood Lighting Magnaflow Resonated X-Pipe w/ Muffler Delete Black Plasti Dipped Wheels, Z/28 Spoiler

01-20-2014, 09:21 AM	#7
intensifi Drives: '12 2LT Convertible Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belmont, California Posts: 1,701	Your car should already have the threaded holes for the OEM brace. 3 holes on each tower. My '12 2LT convertible came with one. They appear for sale in the member sale section front time to time also. __________________ Mods: GM Locking Gas Cap, RS License Plate Frame, SS Brembos, ZL1 FrontEnd, 14/15 Convertible Top

01-20-2014, 06:35 AM	#3
chevy 3 NEcamaro5 Drives: Black 2ss rs 1LE Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: mass Posts: 4,328 View My Garage	Bmr has a great strut brace

01-20-2014, 10:36 AM	#8
ArmyEOD17 Drives: 2013 2LT RS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 88	Yes thats the one! thanks pgustavson! The BMR one is a looker too though. __________________

01-20-2014, 11:29 AM	#9
Infidel67 Life's just a Ride Drives: 2011 Synergy Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 854 View My Garage	I can't decide rather to go with the GM or BMR brace lol __________________ 2011 Synergy Camaro 2SS/RS Ls3, LTH, CAI Custom Intake, TSP stage-3 111-LSA Cam, RWHP 503/508

01-20-2014, 12:08 PM	#10
montreal2010yellow Drives: 2 LT/RS YELLOW, AUTO., VIN NO. 602 Join Date: May 2010 Location: LAVAL (10 min. north of Montreal), CANADA Posts: 3,526 View My Garage	Other option I installed Hotchkis srtut brace mostly because of the attachment points are located on each side of the tower instead of being attached on the top. Takes more time to install and better have a good mechanic to do the job since drilling requires Professional Tools, Garage jack, and a very good compressor with a very goog quality drill. The metal is really tough there. And it leaves more clearance for the engine cover. As for performance, I felt the difference on the very first curves I took at 65 mph. Really different. And it looks good. __________________ T2 Facia, ACS TL1 Hood, ACS Winglets. G5CR CAI. Hotchsic Strut Brace and more...

01-20-2014, 01:48 PM	#11
delta6 USN-MSC Drives: 2012 Camaro TF3 #427 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 237 View My Garage	GM, BMR, Hotchkis, PFADT, etc have strut tower braces that can fit both v6 and v8 camaros...2012 and up have pre drilled holes already...I don't know about 2011 and below. I know some guys have problems with their earlier model camaros. Any "suspension gurus" will tell you that if you're keen on making your turns smooth then get a strut tower brace as this will stabilize your front end suspension. As far as performance, this will help the body from flexing thus helping you with your track times... if you're not going to race, you will still feel a slight difference. Bottomline, it will still help you either way. If you're into racing, I would suggest getting a chassis max brace for more stabilization...among other things. __________________ “The winner ain’t the one with the fastest car, it’s the one who refuses to lose.”

01-20-2014, 03:02 PM	#12
ArmyEOD17 Drives: 2013 2LT RS Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 88	Thanks delta makes a lot more sense now! __________________

01-20-2014, 04:01 PM	#13
Sikoriko Drives: 2011 V6 IOM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,385 View My Garage	Keep in mind if you plan on and add a manifold spacer,which will raise it and shorten the clearance between the brace and intake. Just an fyi

01-20-2014, 04:04 PM	#14
Infidel67 Life's just a Ride Drives: 2011 Synergy Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Columbia SC Posts: 854 View My Garage	I just ordered the BMR one, got a nice deal from RDP Steve __________________ 2011 Synergy Camaro 2SS/RS Ls3, LTH, CAI Custom Intake, TSP stage-3 111-LSA Cam, RWHP 503/508