Just test fitted what I believe to be Kirban underhood braces. (Bought them used.) Apparently you need to drill holes in the side of the engine compartment to mount them. I used to have a Pontiac Grand Prix with similar braces from the factory and I could swear they attached to existing bolts in the engine compartment. Does anyone know if the Grand Prix brace will bolt right up without drilling?
Thanks,
Greg Matsui
gmatsui@hawaii.rr.com
I don't think they will. I have pulled off all kinds of G-Body bracing at the boneyards looking for bolt-on stuff. Gary Bartlett took these braces, cut them to length, flattened out the ends, and redrilled them to get them to fit the existing underhood holes.
Shucks. Oh well, at least I won't need to make a trip to the boneyard!
Hey Greg, if youre harvesting GP parts, get the front frame brace (parallel with the front sway bar) BTW, I will be parting an olds cutlass soon, ill keep you posted
Robert
Those look pretty tempting in the junkyard, but the intercooler/scoop on TR's get in the way.
Greg,
Got mine off a boneyard cattletrack(Caddy)..forget what year/model. Bolted right into existing fender and rad shroud holes w/no clearance or intake(K&N) problems. Measure the needed length(using the above mentioned existing G-body holes and head for your favorite yard!
Happy hunting,
Larry