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[spdfrk]

I was wondering if someone could post the manufactures of some of the new after market frame re-inforcement products. I know of the obvious 10pc/swingarm kits and the original clamshells. But recently I have seen a much heavier guage clamshell kit, and an interior long/firewall kit, and it seems like I have seen 2 different types of the 10pc kit one which tied into the swing arm mounts I think? Who makes the 2 less convensional kits? And are there in fact different styles of the weld on multi-piece plate kits? Any manufactures of the above mentioned items please email me agconstruction_remodel_inc@msn.com

Thanks.

Alex

[IronHillRestorations]

I use the Brad Mayeur longitudinal kit, which ain't no "fishing lure". Anyone that's put these on a car will tell you there is a noticable difference, on the track and off.

I use the balance of the GT style chassis kit, which I get from Rich Johnson, and I also fabricate some additional pieces for the inner part of the longitudinals.

I also weld up as much of the chassis seams as possible (depending on the project).

Flexing of the rear part of the 914 chassis, isn't anything new. This is why the factory developed the first "gt kit". Anyone that's autocrossed a 914 without any chassis stiffening or reinforcement will have the stress cracks to prove you need additional chassis reinforcement. I agree 100% with L. McC that a cage won't help rear chassis flex.

The Restoration Design piece is a good part, but it won't do near as much as Brad's part. I'd consider it more of a "rustoration" part. It only goes back to where the outer suspension mount is welded to the longitudinal. Brad's part has a 90* shelf that supports the outer suspension mount better than anything I've seen, short of what you'd do on an all out race car. It's also got some rusty 914's back to useful service.

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