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11-11-2002, 01:11 PM | #1 |
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'87-'93 4 cyl. springs on a GT?
I'm still going through some suspension upgrades on my '88 GT. I have the new shocks, but I'm still trying to decide on new springs. I found some good 4 cyl. springs. Will these work on a GT? Any ride quality issues? Will this affect suspension geometry?
Thanks to all for any suggestions or help.
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11-11-2002, 01:37 PM | #2 |
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the 4 cyl springs are a little softer so the extra weight of the v8 will make it sit a little bit lower but not too much.
88workcar swears by these springs for drag racing. you should not have any problems with them
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11-11-2002, 03:42 PM | #3 |
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I have a set of 4 cyl springs on the rear of my stang. They let my rear squat better. Tracktion actually improved for me.
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11-11-2002, 08:23 PM | #4 |
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You think the traction improved, put the fronts on too. Cory cuts a 1.70 on the cheap eagles 225 / 50 / 16s I cut a 1.58 last time out but I also had slicks and 90/10s. Wassup Conman? gotem on yet?
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11-11-2002, 11:34 PM | #5 | |
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I got the fronts on. The car used to sag bad in the back. It looks good now, a little lower in the front than the back now. it's getting f***ing cold here, not sure when I'll have time or a warm place to get the rears in. It was below frezzing the other day, no fun working in the driveway at temps like that talk to you later dude Conrad
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11-13-2002, 01:15 PM | #6 |
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Conman,
Thanks for the reply (love you avitar!). Do you know how much the 4 cyl. springs will lower the GT? Will it necessitate the need for c.c. plates, etc. normally required for a lowered car? Thanks in advance.
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11-13-2002, 01:26 PM | #7 |
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4 banger springs are the way to go. with only 4cyl. springs 90/10's and cheapo rear shocks. No sway bar and MAC lower control arms. and an AIR bag my car has pulled 1.49's and 1.50's w/ 4.56 gear 5 speed.. it carries the front wheels 8 inches high 10-12 ft out.. 10.60's with That for suspension!! all this on a 26x10" et drag
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11-13-2002, 04:35 PM | #8 |
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I don't know exactly how much it will lower it but I'm guessing no more than 3/4 of an inch.
I'm willing to bet money that they don't lower it more than the BBK 1.5" lowering springs that I have and I don't need caster/camber plates. I think the only time you NEED them is if you drastically lower the car or are turning it into a corner carver. with the 4 cyl springs you should just be able to get an alignment and be on your way
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