'87-'93 4 cyl. springs on a GT?

daveGT · 11-11-2002, 01:11 PM

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.

Conman · 11-11-2002, 01:37 PM

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

cyberstang5.0 · 11-11-2002, 03:42 PM

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.

88workcar · 11-11-2002, 08:23 PM

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?

Conman · 11-11-2002, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 88workcar
Wassup Conman? gotem on yet?

don't mean to still the thread...

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

daveGT · 11-13-2002, 01:15 PM

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.

NewAge 5.0 · 11-13-2002, 01:26 PM

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

Conman · 11-13-2002, 04:35 PM

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

11-11-2002, 01:11 PM	#1
daveGT Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Sarcoxie, MO, USA Posts: 80	'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. __________________ '99 Cobra Red, stock so far, except for Steeda Tri-ax, Bassani X pipe, Recaro seats, and tint. '94 Lightning: White, stock except 50 series Flowmasters '99 GT (wife's): Chrome yellow, stock with some pretty slick "flame" pinstripes!

11-11-2002, 01:37 PM	#2
Conman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 351	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 __________________ '88 lx, Black on Black, check it out here Spent all my money on school, what a dumb mistake I'm old enough to know better, but still too young to care.

11-11-2002, 08:23 PM	#4
88workcar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Pierre Part, La. U.S.A. Posts: 1,850	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? __________________ 88workcar 1988 Mustang LX 342. 417rwhp @ 6800. 28 X 10 ET Drag, 4.30s, 10.69 @ 126.43 1.42 60ft. 11.13 @ 127.7 on BFGs 1.72 60ft Rice Hater # 42 To be old and wise, You must first be young and stupid I'm somewhere in tthe middle.

11-13-2002, 01:15 PM	#6
daveGT Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Sarcoxie, MO, USA Posts: 80	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. __________________ '99 Cobra Red, stock so far, except for Steeda Tri-ax, Bassani X pipe, Recaro seats, and tint. '94 Lightning: White, stock except 50 series Flowmasters '99 GT (wife's): Chrome yellow, stock with some pretty slick "flame" pinstripes!

11-13-2002, 01:26 PM	#7
NewAge 5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Sanford NC USA Posts: 155	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 __________________ 88 Hatch 10.60's @ 130 89 Hatch Not as fast but holds its own

11-11-2002, 03:42 PM	#3
cyberstang5.0 347ci of HORSE POWER!!! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,416	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.

11-13-2002, 04:35 PM	#8
Conman Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kingston, Ontario Posts: 351	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 __________________ '88 lx, Black on Black, check it out here Spent all my money on school, what a dumb mistake I'm old enough to know better, but still too young to care.

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