front end suspension question
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front end suspension question
I am looking at the upgrade available to replace coil springs with a transverse composite monospring on my '69. Am currently adding a rebuilt 427 to replace the original 350 so will need to replace springs anyway. Has anyone had experience in how well this update works?
Burning Brakes
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I have run both systems with fresh rebuild of bushings etc. in my 73 with a small block. I had b.b. springs 460 lb./in. with the small block which was a little stiff, then switched to the complete vp monospring system. I set the spring rate softer so this helped the ride quality. For normal driving i honestly can't say that i noticed a significant improvement, but with the front & rear kit together it reduced spring/ suspension weight by 60 lb.s & i would do it again even though it is expensive. jim
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73C34me,
In addition to being a bit stiffer, did you see any change in the height of the front end when you switched to the bb springs? My front end in my 76 sits a bit low and not sure why.
Thanks, Joe
In addition to being a bit stiffer, did you see any change in the height of the front end when you switched to the bb springs? My front end in my 76 sits a bit low and not sure why.
Thanks, Joe
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Originally Posted by gavanm01
I am looking at the upgrade available to replace coil springs with a transverse composite monospring on my '69. Am currently adding a rebuilt 427 to replace the original 350 so will need to replace springs anyway. Has anyone had experience in how well this update works?
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I did the BB swap last year and haven't change springs yet. Can't really say a notice a difference in handling. I do have aluminum heads, intake, WP and radiator on the BB and I did cut 3/4 coil on the SB coils to lower the front end.
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Right now (I don't have a running car) I am building a small block 383 and I have 550# front coil springs with a 360# rear composite and KYB white shocks (I was "funds limited" when I bought them).
I don't have any personal experience, I just know I want to install the front monospring and the composite dual mount rear spring someday. When I do that conversion I'll install Bilstein Sport shocks, or the shocks that VB&P coengineered with Bilstein. I'm a big fan of playing in the twisties.
Try this thread for another group of guys talking about the same kind of thing.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...837&forum_id=3
I don't have any personal experience, I just know I want to install the front monospring and the composite dual mount rear spring someday. When I do that conversion I'll install Bilstein Sport shocks, or the shocks that VB&P coengineered with Bilstein. I'm a big fan of playing in the twisties.
Try this thread for another group of guys talking about the same kind of thing.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...837&forum_id=3
