Good 911 front end conversion thread Options

[-JR-]

I've been searching the garage forum for a good thread on a 911 front end upgrade.

There seems to be a number of threads asking about individual questions.

I'm looking for some answers about...
1. What year 911 suspensions fit
2. What parts would be required (description rather than part numbers, unless you want to specify the part numbers for eash year)
3. Are there differences in the shock tube diameters and if so are there any parallels between 914 and 911
4. Caliper mountings, is there any variance in them through the years?
5. Any other important factors

Thanks!

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I've been searching the garage forum for a good thread on a 911 front end upgrade.

There seems to be a number of threads asking about individual questions.

I'm looking for some answers about...
1. What year 911 suspensions fit
2. What parts would be required (description rather than part numbers, unless you want to specify the part numbers for eash year)
3. Are there differences in the shock tube diameters and if so are there any parallels between 914 and 911
4. Caliper mountings, is there any variance in them through the years?
5. Any other important factors

Thanks!

I have been told 78-89 911 complete front ends will bolt in. The 911, SC, Carrera and turbo will work. The better the car, the better the brakes.
Also been told don't mess with piece mill the front ends. Look for a complete front end , hub to hub with the rack , brakes, shocks, cross member and sway bar. You will save money buying a complete front end and it is easier to bolt in.

Just installed a 79 in one 914 and the only difference in the length of the steering shaft from the rack toward the stock linkage.

I just bought a Carrera front end from a 88 that will bolt into my 914 from LA Dismantlers. Ask for Joe!

I may be wrong and the experts here will correct me if I am.