Putting a 6.0L Iron on a Camaro, what Front springs should I use ???
06-21-2009, 05:35 PM
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Putting a 6.0L Iron on a Camaro, what Front springs should I use ??? I already have a set of Blistein shocks with Eibach Blue springs (I think is a Stage 1 setup) will they work fine or is it better to put some stock SS springs ??? I also have a chance to put a set of front hotchkis ones, better ???? I'll also relocate the battery to the trunk to makeup for some of the extra weight.
let me know what you guys think
let me know what you guys think
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Well, figuring fronts tend to be 300-400lb/in, the
+70lb would be -1/5 to -1/6" from where you sat
pre-swap. Problem, or bonus? Might just want to
wait for the swap and shakedown cruise, see how
it all settles out.
+70lb would be -1/5 to -1/6" from where you sat
pre-swap. Problem, or bonus? Might just want to
wait for the swap and shakedown cruise, see how
it all settles out.
06-22-2009, 11:51 AM
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I got Eibach Prokits before and I loved them !!! I just don't want to finish the swap and learn that I needed diff springs... Anyone with a similar setup that can post some pics ???
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What are your main goals for the car? It sounds like a drag car. But you have springs that lower the car a little. Depends on how deep you want to go with the setup so it's geared toward drag racing. Springs that lower the car aren't usually good for drag and front weight transfer anyway. Lots of people drag race on lowering springs though. The sky is the limit for modifying your car. What do you want to do with it?
I would just see how the car sits with your current springs. I put a heavy assed 35mm solid swaybar on my car a while back. I think it may have added close 70 lbs to the front end...
I would just see how the car sits with your current springs. I put a heavy assed 35mm solid swaybar on my car a while back. I think it may have added close 70 lbs to the front end...
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06-24-2009, 05:03 PM
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+70 lbs - the battery lbs, since you've relocated the battery to the rear = 30 lbs?
30 lbs shouldn't much, if any difference in the ride height.
IMO, should be no problem!
If you want, you can easily drop around 20 lbs more with going to 2.5"ID coilovers up front, and ditching the window washer reservoir.
30 lbs shouldn't much, if any difference in the ride height.
IMO, should be no problem!
If you want, you can easily drop around 20 lbs more with going to 2.5"ID coilovers up front, and ditching the window washer reservoir.
