V6 rear springs...worth it???
08-22-2002, 01:31 AM
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V6 rear springs...worth it???
Tryin to hook my car up,low buck style.
any gains with a change to V6 rear springs for track only use???
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any gains with a change to V6 rear springs for track only use???
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James...
CZ28 Southwest Forum Moderator
1997 Z28 M6 T-top
bright purple metallic with quite a few bolt-ons.
13.69 @102.25 2.01 60ft
2200 ft elevation.
#3 Forever
MEMBER: LVFBODY.com
photos: '97 Z28 pics
08-26-2002, 09:26 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by mod313:
The right side spring was lighter on the V6 cars. The left side spring was the same as the V8 spring. For best results swap them from side to side.</font>
The right side spring was lighter on the V6 cars. The left side spring was the same as the V8 spring. For best results swap them from side to side.</font>
Rich
08-26-2002, 10:00 PM
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Not all V-6 springs are the same. There are a ton of different V-6 rear spring part numbers. I run one very soft V-6 spring in the drivers side rear and a Formula spring on the passenger side with an air bag. The real improvement comes when you loosen the front end up a little.
Good Luck,
Daren
Good Luck,
Daren
08-27-2002, 09:51 AM
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I don't think the spring rates are different from side to side IMHO.
I have a set of 1995 V6 springs I used to use.
Hope the following helps:
-i was told that 98 and newer v6 springs are the same spring rate as Z28's..
-v6 springs in back help the car squat.
-i think that v6 springs work well for drag radial cars, streetrace cars, and folks with small slicks.
-i took mine out when i went to bigger slicks the car was squatting too much and i have adjustable shocks/front back so the springs were no longer necessary
-rear v6 springs would help me on so/so tracks and i would sometimes hook a little bit better (1999) but once me and my buddies all got QA1 adjustable shocks we all hooked the same.
check out my personal website for some squat pics..
www.ls1tech.com/moderators/psj
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[This message has been edited by Pro Stock John (edited August 28, 2002).]
I have a set of 1995 V6 springs I used to use.
Hope the following helps:
-i was told that 98 and newer v6 springs are the same spring rate as Z28's..
-v6 springs in back help the car squat.
-i think that v6 springs work well for drag radial cars, streetrace cars, and folks with small slicks.
-i took mine out when i went to bigger slicks the car was squatting too much and i have adjustable shocks/front back so the springs were no longer necessary
-rear v6 springs would help me on so/so tracks and i would sometimes hook a little bit better (1999) but once me and my buddies all got QA1 adjustable shocks we all hooked the same.
check out my personal website for some squat pics..
www.ls1tech.com/moderators/psj
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1998 Formula | ARE 422ci iron block with Stage II heads | 40 lb Injectors | LS6 Intake | TTS headers | 3" ORP | Mufflex 4" Catback | MSD Wires | Whisper lid | SLP MAF | FLP level IV 4L60E | Yank TPE4400 | Moser 9"/4.10's | RT Torque Arm | HAL Shocks and Springs (front) | V6 Springs (rear), Alston 8 pt Rollcage | Airlift Airbag | Weld Prostars | ASCD Hood | 11.15@120.30mph 1.53 3625 raceweight LS1TECH.COM
[This message has been edited by Pro Stock John (edited August 28, 2002).]
08-27-2002, 08:15 PM
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by GUMP:
Not all V-6 springs are the same. There are a ton of different V-6 rear spring part numbers. I run one very soft V-6 spring in the drivers side rear and a Formula spring on the passenger side with an air bag. The real improvement comes when you loosen the front end up a little.
Good Luck,
Daren</font>
Not all V-6 springs are the same. There are a ton of different V-6 rear spring part numbers. I run one very soft V-6 spring in the drivers side rear and a Formula spring on the passenger side with an air bag. The real improvement comes when you loosen the front end up a little.
Good Luck,
Daren</font>
08-27-2002, 08:35 PM
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Oops. I meant to post that I agreed that loosening the front helps more. I added V6 front springs and shocks to my Z28 and the front end comes up a lot more. I'm switching to a stiffer set-up now so that my car will be better for autox and track events, so if anyone is interested in the V6 front set up drop me a line at jonstnre@hotmail.com.
Rich
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