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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 09:54 PM
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I had 300 lbs springs on the front coilovers but with an iron block and a 60 lbs turbo, i need another spring because my 300 pounders are almost maxed out on height. Does that sound right? if so should i step up to a 325 or 350 lbs spring?
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It depends.
How much are you wanting to raise it up, and how much adjustment do you have left until it is safely maxed out ...?
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I normally recommend 325's to iron block turbo guys. But it also depends on if it's a full weight/street car or a lightweight track car. If you are almost maxed out on height adjustment on the 300's, ten it sounds like you may need to step up to the 325's.
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Its pretty close to being coil bound, not really close but close. So 325 will be enough or will 350 be better? its a street car with the battery in the back, and no ac with a cage.
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Its pretty close to being coil bound, not really close but close. So 325 will be enough or will 350 be better? its a street car with the battery in the back, and no ac with a cage.
IMO, since you said you almost maxed on height adjustment an it a street car, I'd go with the 350's then .
BTW do you springs show visual signs of ever being in coil bind...?
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Nooo theres no signs of coil bind, i just had them on for mockup
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