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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 02:00 PM
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I have 12 way adjustable QA1's all four corners.When I put the 404 Iron Block in it the front end sits pretty low.What spring rate should I be using for the front with the Heavy'r Iron Block?
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Old Oct 31, 2007 | 09:11 PM
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Could someone please help me with this!!
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Old Oct 31, 2007 | 10:58 PM
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How much heavier compared to the stock alum block is it? If you figure out the ratio weight difference, you could try a similar ratio increase in springrate. If I had no advice from anyone, this is what I'd try first. I'm guessing you are a 1/4 mile car from your sig? Maybe you won't want to do what I mentioned...
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Originally Posted by z28bryan
How much heavier compared to the stock alum block is it? If you figure out the ratio weight difference, you could try a similar ratio increase in springrate. If I had no advice from anyone, this is what I'd try first. I'm guessing you are a 1/4 mile car from your sig? Maybe you won't want to do what I mentioned...
The Iron Block is 100#'s heavier.Just dont know what lb. springs I should using?
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would LT1 front springs work?
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by VinR1
would LT1 front springs work?
Did the LT1 come with an iron block?Will they fit an 01'TA?
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 07:19 PM
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LT1 has Iron block...

I would use a linear spring, not progressive to hold that constant rate..Strano's springs work good with my LT1

550lb/in rate up front

Give Strano a Call, he would be the man to talk to
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You could go with the eibach drag launch lt1 springs.
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Originally Posted by Moz
I have 12 way adjustable QA1's all four corners.When I put the 404 Iron Block in it the front end sits pretty low.What spring rate should I be using for the front with the Heavy'r Iron Block?
Between the extra weight of the iron block and the blower I would recommend using the 325# spring for your QA1's.

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Originally Posted by BMR Fabrication Inc.
Between the extra weight of the iron block and the blower I would recommend using the 325# spring for your QA1's.

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I'll be have and will be using the 300lb front springs on Hal drag race r shocks. I have an iron shortblock, but no blower. I think Lee is on the right path with the 325 front springs.
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Don't be surprised to see people running more than 325s
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