big block suspension
09-26-2005, 10:28 PM
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Car: '95 cutlass supreme, '82 F-150
Engine: 3100, 302
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big block suspension
hey i can get a good deal on a 454/th400. i was wondering what i would have to do to the front suspension in order to handle the added weight. is there a special spring/ strut i need?
09-26-2005, 11:07 PM
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Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
Transmission: Powerglide
Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
Depending if the BBC has an aluminum intake or not, you're only adding about 150 pounds to the car. The TH400 adds a few more. SBC V8 springs are more than enough as long as they're not cut. WS6 or Z28 springs will have a heavier spring rate and won't bottom out as easily.
There's a lot more to the swap than just changing the suspension.
There's a lot more to the swap than just changing the suspension.
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