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88 firebird, recieving a LS2. need some advice

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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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Car: 1988 Firebird Formula WS6
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88 firebird, recieving a LS2. need some advice

i pretty much know everything that needs to be done . but i'm stuck on the suspension. is it possible to keep the same Mcphearson strut set up. or do i have to convert to a SLA set up? keep in mind i already had previously modified the car with tubular lower control arms.

thnx for any help i recieve guys.

-Rob
88 firebird formula (currently a stock 305 tbi)
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 11:33 PM
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I think it would be safe to say that around 95% of LSx swappers into 3rd gens maintain the strut suspension.
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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 09:37 AM
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Re: 88 firebird, recieving a LS2. need some advice

Nah, keep it with the oem type struts.
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