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Old 05-18-2018, 02:14 PM
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Default 69' BBC 555 upgrade- SUSPENSION SUGGESTIONS

Was looking at the Van Steel 4 corner upgrade to coil overs, is this better or are leaf springs better? What should I do for a 600hp engine BBC upgrade? (currently stock original 350 SBC)

https://www.vansteel.com/index.cfm?f...p=3034&ID=2688


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Have you looked at RideTech?
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Originally Posted by TimAT
Have you looked at RideTech?
No, can you send a link to a suggested setup for 600hp BBC?
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Originally Posted by Justin Braune
No, can you send a link to a suggested setup for 600hp BBC?
https://www.ridetech.com/application...9-c3-corvette/
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What are you planning to do with it? Street, AutoX, drag race.....???

Going to need some solid driveline parts if the sticky tires try to grab.

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Honestly just street, hit it hard in Malibu in canyons but just fun no racing, more show than go, but like the all go goodies.
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Originally Posted by 427Hotrod
What are you planning to do with it? Street, AutoX, drag race.....???

Going to need some solid driveline parts if the sticky tires try to grab.

JIM
I'll second that! A 555 only making 600 HP probably has a ton of low end and midrange torque.

I would like to see the dyno graph of that if you have it.

Mike
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Coil overs give the owner ability to change spring rate and ride height with relative ease. A glass spring in the rear is very effective and provides a comfortable to very aggressive ride, depending on choice of spring. Contacting Van Steel and discussing your goal will give you your best options. T

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