{"product_id":"umi-performance-umi2009-b-strut-brace-1982-1992-camaro-firebird","title":"UMI Performance 82-92 GM F-Body Adjustable Strut Tower Brace (LS Only) - Black","description":"\u003ch4\u003eStop Flex at the Front End Before It Costs You Corner Speed\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThird-gen F-body unibodies were never designed around modern LS power, and the factory strut towers flex under hard cornering, letting the front end lose alignment mid-turn. The UMI Performance 2009-B adjustable strut tower brace ties both strut towers together with precision bent DOM tubing, distributing cornering loads evenly so the front suspension geometry stays consistent lap after lap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable rod-eye design allows precise tower spacing for a clean, correct fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision bent DOM tubing resists flex far better than factory sheet metal bracing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt specifically to clear traditional low-rise plenum style LS intakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable powder coat finish available in red or black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned and manufactured in the USA from North American raw materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision laser cut mounting components with fully welded joints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFitment\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYear Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1982-1992\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChevrolet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamaro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1982-1992\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePontiac\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFirebird\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUMI Performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMPN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2009-B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot published by manufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack powder coat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrecision bent DOM tubing, laser cut steel components\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRod-eye adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLS swap applications with low-rise plenum style intakes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigned and manufactured in the USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x UMI Performance adjustable strut tower brace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout UMI Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUMI Performance engineers suspension and chassis components for GM muscle cars, building every part from North American raw materials with precision bent tubing and in-house welding. 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