Struts and springs for big block swap?
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Struts and springs for big block swap?
Just wanna know wut struts or springs can be used to keep this big block up. Most of wut i see are all for small block application for the third gen so any info will help
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Re: Struts and springs for big block swap?
the stock and aftermarket shocks and springs for a sbc work fine that is what i have in my bbc car and the ride hight is the same as if it had a sbc in it.
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Re: Struts and springs for big block swap?
QUESTION!did the v6 come with the same front suspension as the sbc?
Also did u swap the heads for aluminum ones?
AND If the answer to the first one is yes then maybe my suspension is all worn out or something cuz it weighed it ALL the way down i mean the headers are touching
Also did u swap the heads for aluminum ones?
AND If the answer to the first one is yes then maybe my suspension is all worn out or something cuz it weighed it ALL the way down i mean the headers are touching
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Re: Struts and springs for big block swap?
The thickness of the spring wire is also different giving it a different spring rate. Different V8's got different springs. Z28 and WS6 cars have a heavier spring rate for a stiffer, more firm ride. RS cars have a softer spring.
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