My first choice would be making a bar that goes straight across, but that would cost me too much right now so I have to improvise. I'm just making something for fun in my welding class for my first TIG welded project.
If it does SOMETHING, even very little, i'll be ok with that for now, it only weighs like 6-7 lbs.
Also, where would be the strongest place to place bars on the firewall in MY engine configuration? and would I have to reinforce the firewall area with 1/8'' plates front and back?