Front Strutbar w/ V8 Conversions ('78 Z)

[Guest ckmoss01]

Hi Guys:

 

Does anyone know of a front strutbar one could install with a V8 Conversion (JTR)?

 

MSA has a strutbar, but it would interfere with the air cleaner on my 350SBC.

 

Any other easy suspension improvements you might suggest would also be appreciated.

 

Take care,

 

Chris

[Guest Big Phil]

My front MSA strut bar fit over my LT1 with about an inche to spare. Your air cleaner may sit higher.

[Guest ckmoss01]

Phil:

 

Assuming it clears the top, is the improvement in handling worth the price?

 

Thanks,

 

C

[Guest 77vegasz]

Since you are using the JTR set back mounts, the MSA strut bar will actually cross the engine about 4 or 5 inches infront of the carb. I have a high rise intake, so I use an Edlebrock Proflo air cleaner with no issues at all. I had a 14" air cleaner that cleared the bar, but not the hood.

 

Jon