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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.
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
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
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.
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.
08-14-2018, 03:35 PM
I am going to paint mine body color. PM me and I'll shoot you a paypal.
