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I tried a search, but I didn't find what I was looking for.
What springs are you guys using after istalling an LSX engine? I don't want the coil overs, but it would be nice to have a progressive rate spring. Will an aftermarket 3rd Gen lowering spring be good enough? I'm only looking for about a 1" drop from stock.
Are all of you guys using the stock gauges? I'd like to use Autometer gauges, so I need the electric ones, right?
Thanks.
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'99 Formula Firehawk
'88 Firebird: Short version: TSP 402cid LS2 with a D&D Performance T-56, Moser Ford-9 (31 spline, 3:50), coated long tubes (HAWKS), Random Tech cats, single Moroso Spiral flow in front of a Hooker Aerochamber. BMR Tubular K-member and suspension components
I put some 1 inch lowering springs on mine. The front is a bit low for my taste, but I guess I'll live with it.
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1991 Z-28 - LS1 & T-56 Swap - 4.10 4th Gen Rear
ARE Stage 1 Heads - 2.02" intake, 1.57" exhaust, Comp 918 Springs
Thunder Racing Custom Camshaft - 224/224 .563/.563 114 LSA Head Flow Sheet - My Gallery - Video of My Car
What brand did you use? Also, did it actually drop it one inch or less? I'm just wondering if you get the same drop with the weight of the LSX versus the old block.
Stock (cant find a decent picture)
I used Eibach Sportlines
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Lowers vehicle approx. 1.6"front/1.3"rear Drop
When it was stock with the L98, the front was actually a little higher than the back, now it is obviously more raked because the front dropped so much. Had I stuck with my stock springs the car would have been about an inch taller, make the front look even more out of place. Since I havnt been able to drive my car yet, I dont know if the rear will set down more than it is now to level out...
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1991 Z-28 - LS1 & T-56 Swap - 4.10 4th Gen Rear
ARE Stage 1 Heads - 2.02" intake, 1.57" exhaust, Comp 918 Springs
Thunder Racing Custom Camshaft - 224/224 .563/.563 114 LSA Head Flow Sheet - My Gallery - Video of My Car