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Old 04-17-2004, 09:12 AM
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just wondering if anyone is using v6 rear springs and could u tell a before and after diffrence, im just looking for some cheap suspension mods
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I don't use them but maybe someone will jump in and answer your questions.

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PSJ used some a while back, and I think he had too much weight transfer. Might wanna PM or email him, or wait until he sees this post.

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I used some in 99-00, and this was before I had drag shocks.

Before our circle all got drag shocks, we were all racing at GLD and getting mostly very low 1.6's... After I swapped in the 1995 'camaro V6 rear springs I was able to hook a little better than the other guys. As soon as the drag shocks hit the scene the V6 springs had no advantage. But they are a cheap alternative for a while, and also help radial cars. But the serious 'rodder will outgrow them like I did my car would squat too much in the end, let me look for pics.
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I used to use them! I swapped my rear pair for a 1LE V8 set on all 4 corners.
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I use them on my '94. Most effective $50 traction mod I ever did. Naturally it will depend on what the rest of your setup is, but on my car they made an instant difference.
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I used mine with the time in the sig. I just got rid of them because I went to Autofab's coil overs.
I was using them with Hal's so I was able to stiffen them plenty.
Probably best suited for high 11's and slower.
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I've got my original factory rear springs and QA1 rear shocks on my car, I've cut a best 60' of 1.374 and average 1.41's normally with slicks (all motor).

Before I had slicks and race on ET Streets, I was cutting 1.5x and before that I used to race with Nittos on the back and 275/40 front tires I was cutting 1.8x 60's.

I went through all that with the stock springs, I can't really say if the v6 springs would help, I've been happy with what I got so far.

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Oh to add, I went from 1.62's to 1.57's back in 99-00 again without drag shocks.

I would say if you never plan to get drag shocks then trying a set of pre 1998 V6 springs might be interesting, more so if you are on drag radials.
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im running drag radials i just ordered some lca brackets and i have a friend that will give me his v6 springs.Thanks guys and pro stock john for all the help.




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