Torsion Bar Set – Porsche 914 (23mm Solid)
Performance & Fitment
- Application: Front Torsion Bar Set Diameter: 23mm (Extreme Competition Grade) Type: Solid Spring Rate: Maximum stiffness (Over 5x the rate of factory 4-cylinder bars)
Porsche 914-4: 1970 through 1976
Porsche 914-6: 1970 through 1972
Note: This is a specialized racing component. It is intended for vehicles where the factory front-end geometry must remain absolutely flat under extreme cornering loads or high aerodynamic downforce.
Material: 4340 aircraft-grade alloy steel, through-hardened to withstand the immense torsional forces generated by a 23mm diameter on a lightweight chassis.
Manufacturing: Centerless ground to a precise 23mm diameter, ensuring a perfectly linear spring rate and a flawless surface finish to prevent stress riser cracks.
Heat Treatment: Shot-peened and heat-treated to ensure the car maintains its corner-balanced ride height under grueling track conditions.
Finish: Industrial-grade powder coating for superior protection against the elements and track-side debris.
Chassis Reinforcement MANDATORY: A 23mm bar transfers immense loads to the chassis. It is essential to reinforce the front torsion bar mounting bulkheads and A-arm pivot points. Failure to do so can result in metal fatigue or the mounting points literally tearing away from the factory sheet metal.
Matched Rear Springs: To prevent uncontrollable understeer, you must use extremely high-rate rear coil springs. This bar is typically paired with rear springs in the 350–450 lb/in range, depending on vehicle weight and tire choice.
Damping: This spring rate requires professional-grade, custom-valved racing dampers. Standard performance shocks will not have sufficient rebound control, which could lead to a dangerous "pogo" effect on track surfaces.
- Ride Quality: This setup is not recommended for street use. The 23mm solid bar is so rigid that it will transmit nearly all road imperfections directly into the chassis.
Premium Construction
⚠️ Critical Performance & Setup Notes
What’s Included
- (1) Pair of solid torsion bars
Warranty
Backed by a 1-year warranty for peace of mind.
3 in stock (can be backordered)