My springs are way past dead I think so I was wondering if there are any lowering springs for a v6 out there? I read an old thread from 2006 that listed a couple possibilities, but most of the companies don't produce any more and I can't find the parts.

I found this:http://www.autozone.com/selectedZip,.../selectZip.htm

Autozone.com says they'll work for a v6, but I think I remember reading on the forums that they're for a v8 and will jack up the front end too high. Anyone know of any other options?

Any thoughts? Much thanks!

 

I purchaced the dropzone springs from ebay for my v6, and even though it says for a v8, it dropped my v6 very well. I wondered the same thing, thinking that if the srings were for a v8 the the v6 would sit higher after install, but that's no where near the case. If you're not really into serious hanlding performance and just want a cheap, reliable drop, that's the way to go. A shop here charged me $150 to isntall them.

If you're willing to wait till the weekend, I can snap a pic and send to ya.

 

What was the drop on those again? 2in?

 

They are advertised at 1.75" , but I have dealt with these prings twice and even though they do lower the car, you really dont know what to expect, I installed them to raise my car back up, but still wanted lower than factory. My car sat like this b4 the springs, I should of got a pic after the install, I'll snap one this weekend, but it was lower than stock, and acceptable for me, knowing how much I like lowered cars.

 

Here is a link to a set of 1in lowering springs ---> LINK
According to STs website, they are for 82-92 V6 Camaro. You can shop around for a better price...Just wanted to throw the company and part # out there.

 

No doubt you can find lowering springs specific for the v6, however they will be from vendors like ST, that's why I advised him that if he wants a cheap reliable drop without concerns of serious suspension perforance, that he can get the cheapos from ebay for about $90 shipped, I was looking for springs for my car forever because at first I didn't want it to be raised but I needed a smoother ride. I remember finding the cheapest specific for a v6 for $180 on Jegs.

 

Well how do you like the springs Excellegions? Any complaints?

 

Why not just cut a factory set of springs? Up to one round front and rear would set nicely. I went extreme with my old RS and went 1-1/2 front and 3-1/2 rounds out of the rear! Was cheaper than lowering springs and it took me about 3 hours to do! JMO!

 

Well I need completely new springs anyway and I heard that cutting springs can seriously screw with them. Well actually I've heard both sides. I just figured I'd be on the safe side and not mess with that.

Quick question though, will I need new struts if I get lowered springs?

 

The dropzone springs are working very well for me, the car doesn't have the boat feeling and doesn't lean that much on the curves, but I do have new struts isntalled as well, kyb agx struts. So if you install with stock struts then Im not sure of the outcome other than a definite drop. IMO, unless your shocks are shot, they should handle the drop, less bottoming out on a serious dip.

 

Excellegions, what setup are you running for a turbo? I'll be boosting my 89 later this year and I'm trying to learn as much as I can.

bejito- I think you should use moderation when lowering, however you do it. your stock suspension was made for that ride hight and lowering changes suspension geometry some. so don't overdo it.

 

www.bermudezcustomdesigns.com

This is the guy who created the manifold for me, on his site he has a pic of it and his pricing. I can tell you that you seriously want to do alot before the turbo is in, I found out the hard way.

 

ive had my dropzones for like 5 years now w/ KYB shocks and struts, still rides nice and looks good. ive got maybe 30,000 miles at the most on them, but so far, so good.

 

Is it just one header? What about the routing of the exhaust from the wastegate on back?

I had thought about building my own header for putting in a single turbo. I was going to use the stock driver's side exhaust manifold, bring it under the pan like it comes now, and then hook into the custom fabbed manifold on the passenger's side. I was also going to fix it so that the exhaust from the waste gate would come back along that way as well.

I assume that is the way this setup is done. What boost are you running, and what kind of gains are you getting? What else have you done to the engine and fuel management?

Sometime in the future I intend to build a mild 3.4 liter engine for use with a turbo. I figure that 10 to 12 PSI of boost on a mild 3.4 will give me a mid-to low 13 second car, which would still be calm enough to be a good daily driver. That is really all I want from it. I want my car to drive like the thing does now, all the way down to the cruise control and A/C, but have about 100 extra ponies when I step into it.

I have talked to a few people about this and they seem to think that I would have to have the factory computer reworked for the car to be able to keep the cruise control functional.

Has anyone else done something similar and still kept their cruise control? I know that one guy on here has run small boost while still using his factory computer.

Sorry... I didn't mean to hijack this thread.

 

Yes, it is one header, and yes, it routes exactly like how you describe. Using a stock drivers side exhaust manifold, swing down under the oil pan like stock, come up into the turbo header, then it comes forward into the turbo, then the downpipe turns 90 degrees from the turbo, travels beside the header, down then back.

I was 19 psi before my head gaskets blew, but there was 160k miles on the gaskets, so im sure new gaskets could handle constant 15 - 20 psi. For the fuel, I installed a MSD High Pressure Electric Fuel Pump, replacing the inline fuel filter with it under the drivers side, and I installed the holley adj fuel pressure regulator inplace of the black hat stock regulator. With that fuel combination im up to 60 psi fuel pressure under boost and 46.5 under max vacuum.

My setup has not effected my a/c, but my cruise control has never worked, you're on your own there.