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Title: STB Thread...UPDATE
Post by: TGP Nick on June 07, 2007, 04:19:43 PM
I found a 91-93 Cutty Vert in my local JY.... it is white exterior with a black top, with black leather interior, 3.1 V6 and auto tranny, very good shape, just a little dirty....

MY QUESTION IS: This vert has a STB, but it has a 3.1 in it.... are the 3.1 vert STB's the same as the 3.4 vert STB's??
Here is a underhood shot of the Cutty vert... sorry for the crappy quality camera phone pic...
(https://www.t-mobilepictures.com/photos/photo27/5e/52/56f9a9be56b9.jpeg?_rh=8fz8akybwz2o4ekro77r1f5r)
Title: Re: STB QUESTION!!!
Post by: R Dubya on June 07, 2007, 04:37:35 PM
if you are asking if it will fit then yes.  you should probably have bought it, if not go and do it soon or it will be gone

the one for the 3.4 has a notch in it for sensors i believe, that one does not but it will definetly fit.
Title: Re: STB QUESTION!!!
Post by: TGP Nick on June 07, 2007, 04:39:58 PM
I'll be going back tomorrow, but I wanted to ask here first...

Are the 3.1 STB's any stronger/weaker, bigger or smaller diameter than the 3.4's?
Title: Re: STB QUESTION!!!
Post by: Dark Ride on June 07, 2007, 06:31:22 PM
Quote from: TGP Nick on June 07, 2007, 04:39:58 PM
I'll be going back tomorrow, but I wanted to ask here first...

Are the 3.1 STB's any stronger/weaker, bigger or smaller diameter than the 3.4's?
IIRC the 3.1 STB's were better than the 3.4 because they are tubular which is stronger than square tube which was the 3.4 style.  I can't tell whether thats tubular or not in that picture, but I thought 3.1s were
Title: Re: STB QUESTION!!!
Post by: TGP Nick on June 07, 2007, 06:37:09 PM
Alright cool.  I'll most likely be grabbing it tomorrow.
Title: Re: STB QUESTION!!!
Post by: pontiac6ksteawd on June 07, 2007, 11:31:06 PM
The STB's for the DOHC motor are completely diferent than the one you have pictured. Instead of just going up, and over the motor, the angle out of the strut tower, and follow the edge of the fire will to the other side, then swing down to the other strut tower. They kinda flex into the firewall I would guess if really stressed. The 3.1 STB's are stronger and more, or less, better then the DOHC STB's. Whether or not it actually makes a diference on our cars is a completely diferent story..
Title: Re: STB QUESTION!!!
Post by: intern8tion9l on June 08, 2007, 05:47:56 PM
i had a 3.1 bar, it seemed very weak to me. i sold it in favor of the stronger, sweeter looking(IMO) buick bar
Title: Re: STB Thread...UPDATE
Post by: TGP Nick on June 08, 2007, 06:25:21 PM
Well I went and got the STB today... it cost me $4 for it!  I took it home, washed it up, sanded it smooth, and gave it a few coats of paint.  Here it is:
(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j195/blackswift99/MyTGP.jpg)
Can't wait to bolt it in the car once its dry! :icon_twisted:
Title: Re: STB Thread...UPDATE
Post by: jimmy on June 08, 2007, 06:56:33 PM
           Nice :thumb: :drool:
Title: Re: STB Thread...UPDATE
Post by: TGPvsTIII on June 08, 2007, 07:01:00 PM
Quote from: jimmy on June 08, 2007, 06:56:33 PM
           Nice :thumb: :drool:
Hey Jimmy I like this one. Find one of these for your car.
Tim
Title: Re: STB Thread...UPDATE
Post by: TGP Nick on June 08, 2007, 08:33:02 PM
I just put it in the TGP.... looks awesome!  It looks factory lol :icon_twisted:
Title: Re: STB Thread...UPDATE
Post by: mfewtrail on June 08, 2007, 09:45:47 PM
Quote from: TGP Nick on June 08, 2007, 06:25:21 PM

(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j195/blackswift99/MyTGP.jpg)

Ooohhhhhhh, pretty rocks. :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: STB Thread...UPDATE
Post by: TGP Nick on June 08, 2007, 09:51:38 PM
Quote from: mfewtrail on June 08, 2007, 09:45:47 PM
Quote from: TGP Nick on June 08, 2007, 06:25:21 PM

(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j195/blackswift99/MyTGP.jpg)

Ooohhhhhhh, pretty rocks. :icon_mrgreen:
:laugh:
Title: Re: STB Thread...UPDATE
Post by: grinders_18 on June 08, 2007, 11:59:49 PM
I can confirm...he has a NIIIICEEE rock garden, and a nice house to match! Nice grab on the STb, Nick! If you can, keep your eyes peeled for one for me!
Title: Re: STB Thread...UPDATE
Post by: TGP Nick on June 09, 2007, 09:52:11 AM
Thanks for the comments!  ;)  I'll keep an eye out for ya and see if I can find another STB.  That is the second Cutty Vert I've seen in that junkyard!  (The first one I saw was white/white/white, they crushed it right away :icon_sad: )