Bilstein B8 Performance front strut insert for vintage Porsche 911, 912, 914, and 930 — tuned for lowered cars. Inner Threaded Strut Tube, 1505/1160 setting. The B8 valving is matched to shortened-stroke applications — use this if you've dropped the front of your car and a stock-length B6 would top or bottom out.

Fitment

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

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
• 97-4054-0 — Inner threaded, 1505/1160 (B8 for lowered) (this product)

Specifications

• EMPI Part #: 97-4054-0
• Bilstein Reference: 34-001134
• Performance level: B8 — upgrade for lowered vehicles
• Collapsed length: 17.09" (434 mm)
• Extended length: 21.65" (550 mm)
• Sold individually (qty 2 per car)

About Bilstein B8

The B8 is Bilstein's monotube design valved for shortened-stroke applications. On a lowered air-cooled Porsche, B8 prevents the bottoming and topping issues you'd otherwise get with a stock-length B6, while still delivering Bilstein's signature damping quality.