Bilstein B8 Front Strut Insert — Lowered, 1505/1160 | Porsche 911/912/914/930 1965–1989 (97-4054-0)

Bilstein B8 Front Strut Insert — Lowered, Inner Thread, 1505/1160 | Porsche 911/912/914/930 (97-4054-0)

The 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.

Vehicle Fitment

• Porsche 911: 1965–1989
• Porsche 912: 1965–1969 and 1976
• Porsche 914: 1970–1976
• Porsche 930 (911 Turbo): 1978–1979
• Configuration: 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)

Why Choose Bilstein?

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.

Key Features & Benefits

• Tuned for Lowered Cars: B8 valving matched to shortened-stroke applications.
• No Bottoming or Topping: Prevents the travel issues a stock-length B6 would have on a dropped front end.
• Monotube Construction: Bilstein gas-pressure monotube design for consistent, durable performance.
• Correct Configuration: Inner threaded strut tube, 1505/1160 setting, for lowered vehicles.
• Sold Individually: Two units required per car.

Technical Specifications

• EMPI Part #: 97-4054-0
• Bilstein Reference: 34-001134
• Performance Level: B8 — upgrade for lowered vehicles
• Configuration: Inner threaded, 1505/1160, for lowered vehicles
• Collapsed Length: 17.09" (434 mm)
• Extended Length: 21.65" (550 mm)
• Sold As: Individually (qty 2 per car)

Frequently Asked Questions

• Do I need the B8 instead of the B6? Use the B8 if you've lowered the front of your car. Its valving is matched to shortened-stroke applications and prevents the bottoming and topping a stock-length B6 would have on a dropped car.
• How do I choose the right strut insert? The four variants differ by inner vs. outer threaded strut tube, damper setting (2015/755 vs. 1505/1160), and Euro vs. US version. This product is the inner threaded, 1505/1160, B8 for lowered version — confirm your car's configuration before ordering.
• Are these sold as a pair or individually? Individually — you need two per car.

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