I had mine under the stock brace in my 96 and it hit it and rubbed the paint off the top..wouldnt even fit with aftermarket plenum and tb. I took the brace off. That brace doesnt really do anything.
I know the braces arent real popular or useful for that matter. But I paid for it and drilled holes in the strut tower to put the friggin thing on (pita) so I would hate to get rid of the thing for an air intake that probably wont do much for the car either. I just think it looks so cool and if I can pick up a couple of ponies in the process then great. Perhaps I will get it and make it work as cleanly as possible.