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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 01:34 PM
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By putting a ls6 engine in my 1991 camaro will it make the front of the car to light and if so is there anything i can do about it and how much would I get hwy and city on gas.
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 04:22 PM
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Thats not necessarily a bad thing, the weight distribution with the original V8 should be in the 56/44 range. so it will bring it closer to 50/50 which is better for whatever driving/racing style you're into. highway mileage should be 26-29mpg easily. city 15-17mpg

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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 07:16 PM
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That is so awsome thanks for the information
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Old Mar 10, 2011 | 07:31 PM
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it may raise the front ~.5" depending on the shock/spring setup
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 11:05 AM
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Now that you bring that up I had a question about the stock spring rate of my 1991 camaro rs because before I do the swap I need to replace the springs in the car now they have gone bad and im trying to find the best choice of a replacement springs.
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