will either the bmr or the zzp front strut tower bar..fit the 3400 on my 03 monte ls?

 

The alternator is in the way for straight bars.

The 3400 bar has a kink to it to go around the alternator.

 

my buddy trewyn15 has one for sale in classifieds i bought the brackets though...but you can get them ...don rome

 

Obviously, GM had a reason to have a 3400 specific STB. But looking at these 3100 and 3400 pics make me wonder, can you safely get away with a straight bar on a 3100/3400??

I'm guessing it's an issue of engine rock. If the engine rocks too much, it will knock into a straight STB.

 

that blue grand prix looks interesting..it also looks like there is a hair but enough clearance that if it hit...it would just vibrate....the one on top...might be an issue with a hood clearance....

 

i also like how that fuse box is painted

 

I think it would fit. If not you could maybe you could add a few spacers to get the clearance. Also if it does hit just once in a while maybe you could add a rubber bump stop of some start.

 

I just find it odd that GM would make a different bar if the other fit.

Usually they try to reuse as many parts as possible to save costs

 

i think the one in the top pic...because it had custom brackets...it kinda rose it a little to clear the alternator...if you took the brackets off..i bet it would def not clear...

 

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As Chibi said, GM tends to enjoy re-using when possible (saves tooling up for something else).

But they are not always right. Look at the Monte spoilers. From 2000-2005, two different factory spoilers, two different bolt patterns to put on the trunk lids. 2006-2007, two different spoilers, ah, but ONE bolt pattern. I'm sure that changed saved some money