FFIM and strut tower bar clearance issues?

[born2drv]

So I'm getting a FFIM but I was just wondering will this cause any problems with clearance? I have the Cusco strut tower bar:

Those are old pics by the way with my old stock turbo. My new turbo sits too high and the IC pipe that goes over the top of it to the stock intake manifold won't let me fit my strut tower bar back on and I really want to be able to put it on again. I just hope I don't have fitment issues again with an aftermarket FFIM. What do you guys think?

 

[theKnifeArtist]

well i've seen the setups where the pipe from the throttle body goes straight all the way to the end of the passenger side of the engine bay and the down at a 90degree bend into the fender. im not a big fan of it, but ya gotta go what ya gotta do..
or you get get a strut tower bar that sits higher
sweet engine bay, by the way

 

[MK3Brent]

I'll have to get a close up, but I think it should clear.

 

[MK3Brent]

Lemme know if that helps, I'll try to find a straight edge to measure how high the manifold is.

 

[MKIIINA]

with my ron. r mani i actually gained alot of clearance over the stocker. i dont have the car here unfortunately or id get some pics and measurements for ya, but i think youll be ok.

 

[NJsupraA70]

Just sell the strut bar. There is no real benefit to them in the A70 anyway, and they clutter the engine bay IMO

 

[born2drv]

no way man, i love it, just had that bitch polished and chromed too

thanks for the responses and pics guys they helped a lot.

 

[Murd]

Just sell the strut bar. There is no real benefit to them in the A70 anyway, and they clutter the engine bay IMO

No handling benefits? Just curious because I was looking at one to get this summer. I'm more into handling/cornering ability than speed, so want to make sure what upgrades are worth it or not worth it.

 

[s383mmber1]

No handling benefits? Just curious because I was looking at one to get this summer. I'm more into handling/cornering ability than speed, so want to make sure what upgrades are worth it or not worth it.

Sway bars > Strut bars

 

[born2drv]

i got sway bars, strut bars and floor bars up the wazoo.... all i need now is a new rear subframe (hopefully made by jawsgear when they finish their r&d) and a bushing kit, and traction arms all coming soon

 

[goliath]

You can buy spacers from JBLMK3. They will lift the bar about a 1/4 inch. Excelent quality product with perfect fit.:bigthumb:


Or a handful of fender washers will also work.:naughty: :naughty:

 

[born2drv]

i got those spacers already i tried to use them actually to help me put the TEMS in there but it wouldn't fit... (even with the smaller 89+ units) ... i'm gonna get rid of my tokiko's anyways so i don't really care...

 

[goliath]

really....I had no problems at all.:dunno:

 

[born2drv]

do you have the same strut bar and tokikos?