Bilstein B6 Front Strut Insert — Outer Thread, 1505/1160 | Porsche 911/912/914/930 1965–1989 (97-4053-0)

Bilstein B6 Front Strut Insert — Outer Thread, 1505/1160 | Porsche 911/912/914/930 1965–1989 (97-4053-0)Bilstein B6 Performance front strut insert for vintage Porsche 911, 912, 914, and 930 Outer Threaded Strut Tube, 1505 1160 setting. This is one of four strut insert variants in this series make sure you have the right thread style and setting for your car. Fitment Porsche 911 1965 1989 Porsche 912 1965 1969 and 1976 Porsche 914 1970 1976 Porsche 930 (911 Turbo) 1978 1979 Outer Threaded Strut Tube 1505 1160 Setting Identifying your strut tube The four

Bilstein B6 Performance front strut insert for vintage Porsche 911, 912, 914, and 930 — Outer Threaded Strut Tube, 1505/1160 setting. This is one of four strut insert variants in this series — make sure you have the right thread style and setting for your car.

Fitment

• Porsche 911 1965-1989
• Porsche 912 1965-1969 and 1976
• Porsche 914 1970-1976
• Porsche 930 (911 Turbo) 1978-1979
• Outer Threaded Strut Tube — 1505/1160 Setting

Identifying your strut tube

The four EMPI strut insert variants for these chassis differ by (1) inner vs. outer threaded strut tube, (2) damper setting (2015/755 vs. 1505/1160), and (3) Euro vs. US version. Confirm the configuration on your car before ordering — using the wrong insert is the most common mistake on these chassis.

• 97-4051-0 — Inner threaded, 2015/755, Euro w/o spacer
• 97-4052-0 — Inner threaded, 2015/755, US w/ 7mm spacer
• 97-4053-0 — Outer threaded, 1505/1160 (this product)
• 97-4054-0 — Inner threaded, 1505/1160 (B8 for lowered)

Specifications

• EMPI Part #: 97-4053-0
• Bilstein Reference: 34-001141
• Performance level: B6 — upgrade over stock
• Collapsed length: 17.09" (434 mm)
• Extended length: 21.77" (553 mm)
• Sold individually (qty 2 per car)

About Bilstein B6

Bilstein's monotube gas-pressure design has more than 60 years of OEM and motorsport pedigree, with particularly deep history on the air-cooled Porsches. The B6 series gives these cars firmer damping and faster response than worn original units without changing ride height.