Suspension swap, Swap 911/930 front suspension to my 914 |
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Suspension swap, Swap 911/930 front suspension to my 914 |
spyder9014 |
Feb 9 2003, 02:14 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 9-February 03 Member No.: 274 |
What are the benefits of using 911/930 front suspension on a 914.
I have installed gas shocks, turbo tie rods but I have seen it recommended to use the 930 front suspension. Is this just to get the brakes or is this for struts/brakes/torsion bars? If I upgrade the calipers and rotors will it be just as good as a complete swap? |
brant |
Mar 5 2006, 10:34 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,634 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE(pnewman @ Mar 5 2006, 09:00 AM) Brant, Thanks for the advise on the 911 a arms. What other benefit is there for going w/ 911 a arms w/ their stock 19 mm t bars vs. going w/ (let's say) 21 mm t bars for the oem 914 a arms? note: I have compiled through hull sway bar assembly w/ all new bushings and hardware so I am not necessarilly looking to use an under body sway bar, although it seems easier to install. I have not yet removed any of my front end yet and my used front "1988 strut assemblies" come this week. I don't plan on getting to this part of the project for atleast month or two so I have time. thanks, pete ok... I'll take a crack at this. bunch of random thoughts here" 911 A-arms offer no benefit in geometry or anything like that. they are splined different (for 911 bars) and there may be a tiny bit more selection in bars of that spline. overall, with either style of A-arm a through body anti-sway bar is going to give you better geometry than an underbody style. In fact for an all out track car you would really want to convert the late 911 A-arms to the through body style. both style's used early ball joints prior to 72 and late ball joints post 72. Late ball joints are theoretically better, although you don't really hear of many failure with the early style either. a 19mm torsion bar is a NICE spring rate for a street car and even track cars. A 21mm might be a tiny bit too stiff for 180lb springs, but if you have it then go ahead and give it a try.. (it shouldn't be too far off) if I were in your shoes I would base my decision upon suspension bushing condition. if your 914 a-arm has already been upgraded or had bushings replaced that is not something you would want to have to repeat on the 911 style. on the other hand, if the 911 style was cheap enough and had really good bushings in it (used) and your 914 ones were shot... then I would consider switching over. brant |