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SpinEm_90 05-25-2010 01:44 AM

Brace bars & engine mounts?
 
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Alright well while me & kris were scoping out the Bonneville inside-out today, we both came across something that we are both curious about. Does anyone sell brace bars or engine mounts like what I have on the Monte for Bonnevilles? I know the STB is out there but I'm just talking about the 4 I have in the following pic.
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Kind of a crappy angle but I think you guys know what I'm talking about. By the looks of the Bonns engine bay setup, if the brace bars & all do exist, they wouldn't exactly be like mine.
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Anyone have any idea if they exist or not?

Thanks!

BillBoost37 05-25-2010 06:16 AM

No, there are no brace bars sold. The reason the W body cars got them is because the motor mounts to the radiator support and the support needs the added structure to hold the motor. The Bonneville's have all their mounts down low and the subframe takes care of all the support. :thumbup2

My Bonneville has less engine movement than a full poly W body. :D

Black Pearl 05-25-2010 06:54 AM

The bars do nothing for handling on the Bonnes. Get a STB and poly swaybar end links and that will be enough

BillBoost37 05-25-2010 08:57 AM


Originally Posted by Black Pearl (Post 1457289)
The bars do nothing for handling on the Bonnes. Get a STB and poly swaybar end links and that will be enough

I'd add sway center bushings. They usually make more of a difference than the endlinks. :thumbup2

SpinEm_90 05-25-2010 04:27 PM

kk thanks guys. i think he wanted them more for the looks then anything bcuz mine look so good & all

Black Pearl 05-25-2010 09:20 PM

Thats all they would do is add a sporty look underhood


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