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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Front cross member from 911

Posted by: mepstein Sep 27 2010, 06:05 PM

Will an aluminim front cross member from a late 70-early 80's 911 fit my 914? Thanks, Mark

Posted by: messix Sep 27 2010, 06:15 PM

yup

Posted by: SirAndy Sep 27 2010, 06:27 PM

yup

But i'm not a fan, FWIW ... I've seen them flex.

The stock (or 911) steel unit works just fine and the weight savings are marginal at best and at one of the lowest points in the chassis.

I sold my aluminium one years ago and went back to a steel crossmember.
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Posted by: d914 Sep 27 2010, 06:28 PM

yup

Posted by: sixgt Sep 27 2010, 06:35 PM

yup, and if you get the cross member make sure you get the two braces that bolt to it. On the steel cross member they are welded on.

Posted by: SirAndy Sep 27 2010, 07:38 PM

QUOTE(sixgt @ Sep 27 2010, 05:35 PM)

yup, and if you get the cross member make sure you get the two braces that bolt to it. On the steel cross member they are welded on.

Posted by: sean_v8_914 Sep 27 2010, 08:18 PM

where did it flex? under what conditions? how were you witness to the flex event?

Posted by: Spoke Sep 27 2010, 08:33 PM

The rack/master cylinder protection plate from the 914 will not fit with the aluminum crossmember if you're attached to keeping the plate.

Posted by: SirAndy Sep 27 2010, 09:35 PM

QUOTE(sean_v8_914 @ Sep 27 2010, 07:18 PM)

where did it flex? under what conditions? how were you witness to the flex event?

I saw it. Brad saw it. Rich Bontempi saw it.

Moving the steering left and right you could see it twist....