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 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.