Chassis Engineering Firewall

Chassis Engineering Firewall Kits: Race-Proven Versatility for Hot Rods & Custom Builds

When you're building a tube chassis race car or restoring a hot rod from the ground up, the firewall is one of the most fundamental structural and safety elements in the entire project. Chassis Engineering — a manufacturer with roots going back to 1980 — brings that same race-developed discipline to their firewall kits, offering builders a clean, universally adaptable solution whether they're replacing a rotted factory panel or starting fresh with a bare tube chassis.

Universal Fit, Dual Material Options

Chassis Engineering's universal firewall kit is designed to serve double duty: it can be used as a direct replacement for a factory firewall or integrated into tube chassis builds, measuring 60 inches wide by 24 inches tall and including steel cowl and A-pillar caps. The panel is easily trimmed to fit most cars and is available in your choice of .024-inch steel or .040-inch aluminum. That material choice matters: the steel variant offers traditional strength and straightforward weldability, while the aluminum option saves critical weight — a meaningful consideration in a performance or racing application where every pound counts.

Built by Builders Who Race

Chassis Engineering was started in 1980 to serve the needs of drag racers and hot rodders on the east coast, who in the early days of the sport typically had to go to West Coast suppliers for up-to-date racing components. Their mission then and now is to manufacture and supply high-quality, state-of-the-art chassis, suspension, and driveline components for drag racers, hot rodders, and high-performance car enthusiasts — building, racing, and promoting the sport by distributing the highest-quality chassis and suspension components available.

Over the decades, Chassis Engineering has been involved with all classes of drag racing — from Pro Mod and Top Sportsman to E.T. bracket racing and import racing — and their staff knows what it takes to build a winning race car or street machine. That hands-on racing experience is baked directly into product designs like their firewall kits, where real-world fitment challenges and structural demands have shaped every dimension.

Why Choose a Universal Firewall Kit?

Factory firewalls are frequently compromised by decades of rust, engine-swap modifications, or the need to accommodate modern climate control and wiring. A universal kit from a trusted name like Chassis Engineering gives builders a fresh, clean canvas — one that's pre-sized to span a wide range of chassis configurations and that can be cut, notched, and welded to match virtually any cockpit layout. The included cowl and A-pillar caps simplify finishing work, eliminating the need to source separate pieces and ensuring a cohesive, professional result.

Whether you're laying out a full tube chassis drag car, completing a street rod, or addressing fire-damaged bodywork, Chassis Engineering's firewall kits offer the material quality and build-community credibility that comes from over four decades of serving the performance market. Explore the full Chassis Engineering brand catalog for complementary chassis and suspension components, or browse all firewall options to compare material and sizing choices for your build.