I am not sure what you mean by "does it work". As far as I know, it is just a decorative item that doesn't actually do anything, kind of like the Indy scoops, holley scoops, spoilers, etc.. If you mean "does it fit with a 3800" then the answer is yes.
Thanks for the reply guys. I really meant if it will fit and not contact the engine. This brace doesn't offer any strength value ? I know they look kinda cool but always thought it provided more strength to the engine compartment. Or are you guys saying the FS one is just a decoration.
I believe its just because its a fiero. In other cars it does help. From what I have read, not 100% sure on this, the firewall actually makes the car very rigid. There is also 2 firewalls in a way, front and back.
Ok, I was hoping it would add some more strength on top. Not that my 3800SC is gonna be any torque monster but assumed it would be better than just a dogbone for the engine. It's in the mall for $75 and thought it would be a good add on for support.
The strut towers are already braced due to the design of the spaceframe. The front trunk wall is in close proximity to the towers and it has a reinforcement to increase rigidity. The add on stut tower brace is only for looks.
Ok, I was hoping it would add some more strength on top. Not that my 3800SC is gonna be any torque monster but assumed it would be better than just a dogbone for the engine. It's in the mall for $75 and thought it would be a good add on for support.
As long at the engine is supported in the same manner as when in the original vehicle, you shouldn't have an issue with "torque". The strut tower brace is "supposed" to keep the towers from moving, but as mentioned, the trunk firewall does the same thing.
Strut tower brace does do something. It adds more weight!
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Strut tower brace does do something. It adds more weight!
Dennis pretty much summed it up right there.
Cutting/removing the thin trunk metal to make room for custom exhaust is really not a problem for most engine swaps. If the main trunk-wall cross-bracing that came from the factory isn't compromised structurally, you're good to go. Most engine swaps don't require the brace to be messed with. If you remove the factory brace, that's a different story. Something needs to connect the strut towers together to prevent chassis flex. Personal example:
