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Good news for everyone who's been asking for the stainless steel version... I have 9 of them in stock now. I also have 8 of the black powder coated ones. Stainless steel are $119 plus shipping, black are $99 plus shipping. Please pm me if interested.

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...8b38407b6.jpeg

Alan, PM sent about SS reinforcements.
Which SS material was used?

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Originally Posted by PaulD_944S2 (Post 15215747)

Alan, PM sent about SS reinforcements.
Which SS material was used?

Paul, pm replied.

They are made from 304.

Make that 8 SS units. I don’t think these will last long at all.

I'll take one, black please. :) I am going to paint mine body color. PM me and I'll shoot you a paypal.

FIREWALL SUPPORT PURCHASE

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Originally Posted by vt951 (Post 10966419)

Thought I'd post this up in case any of you high HP 951 guys with heavy clutches need one. I designed this for my v8 swap as a preventative measure (don't have any cracks yet, but I've heard it's just a matter of time).

If you haven't heard of the firewall cracking problem, here's my understanding... some cars (mostly ones with heavier clutches fitted) have developed cracks in the firewall around the clutch master cylinder due to the extra force exerted. I've seen a whole lot of crazy looking solutions to this that look only marginally effective. I wanted something cleaner looking and more of a bolt-on than weld-in.

Anyone who's interested in trying one, let me know. I am waiting on the fabricator's quotes right now. Figured I'd start with just a couple first to test fit them in a couple cars I'm working on. They will be laser cut from 13 gauge steel, press broken, welded seams, and then powder coated. I'm guessing they will cost about $150 each in quantity? **UPDATE** Price is $99 + shipping **

The basic idea is that it goes between the firewall and the MC, and the other end wedges up against the very sturdy strut tower. Optionally, a couple holes could be drilled to bolt it to the strut tower or through the wheel well. **UPDATE: After test fitting the prototypes, I do not believe that any drilling into the strut tower or wheel well will be necessary. The bracket feels very secure in its position against the strut tower. I plan to install it with just a layer of silicone between the bracket and the strut tower to prevent any marring of the surface from vibration during driving.**

I'D LIKE TO BUY SEVERAL OF YOUR FIREWALL SUPPORTS. I NEED ONE FOR A CUSTOMER AND I HAVE THREE TRACK CARS, ONE HAS AN LS AND ANOTHER IS GETTING ONE SOON. I ALSO HAVE TWO CUSTOMERS WANTING US TO CONVERT THEIR 951'S TO LS POWER. MY EMAIL ADDRESS IS porschevert@hotmail.com THANKS, RAY

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Originally Posted by porschevert (Post 15893094)

Email sent

does anyone know where to start for the low hydraulic pressure issue for the Spec V8 clutches?

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Originally Posted by odurandina (Post 15994063)

does anyone know where to start for the low hydraulic pressure issue for the Spec V8 clutches?

Lart would totally know the answer to this question. He loves LS swapped 951’s. Did I write that right? My dyslexia gets the better of me sometimes.

That's not really a bad idea at all. Lart, or LR, would have both been great choices to be the go-to V8 swap parts guys all along. No knock on [Kent Marr] (also a stand up character), who took over for Eric Hill when he decided he wanted nothing to do with being a fabricator & re-seller.

http://www.texasperformanceconcepts....ion-parts.html

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Originally Posted by Humboldtgrin (Post 15994228)

Lart would totally know the answer to this question. He loves LS swapped 951’s. Did I write that right? .

Luis has never performed any work on my LS 968.
In fact i've never met the dude. You have to believe....
He'll never cross over to the dark side. :icon107:

Hello all,

Just got around to fitting this brace and wanted to know the steps involved.

Any pointers would be appreciated. The car is a 1990 944S2.

Thanks!

Does anyone know if these are these still being offered by the OP?

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Originally Posted by tempest411 (Post 16219471)

Does anyone know if these are these still being offered by the OP?

Hi, thanks for your interest. Sorry for the slow reply to your pm. Yes, I do still offer these, but they are sold through a web site here:

https://www.boostbrothersgarage.com/...firewall-brace

I finally got around to installing mine, I have to say it is a work of art.

Is this something that should be done to a non-racecar but hard driven street car? As preventive maintenance?
That way, you can use stronger clutches if OEM become NLA.

-Yogii
AKA 968 Novice