Edelbrock IAS Shocks
Thread Starter
Advanced
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 57
Likes: 0
From: Warren NJ
Edelbrock IAS Shocks
I recently purchased my dream car - 1994 LT1 Convertible, 31,000miles and I am considering Edelbrock IAS shocks. I would have preferred the OEM FX3 system but my car came with the stock Bilstiens. I have called some of the Corvette after market dealers and they say that they sell a lot and there are no returns. I would like to hear from someone who can give me a better description of their performance. That is, under normal conditions,are they as firm as the Bilstiens? Can I retro an FX3 system?
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 62,160
Likes: 1,733
From: Athens AL
C7 of the Year - Unmodified Finalist 2021
C4 of Year Finalist (performance mods) 2019
Re: Edelbrock IAS Shocks (94 Red Roadster)
Edelbrock IAS are good shocks, ride is not as firm and handling not quite as crisp as the Bilsteins would be. To my knowledge, Bilstein is the only one that makes an FX3 shock, but i could be wrong.
Pro
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 542
Likes: 1
From: Stuck in the 80's
Re: Edelbrock IAS Shocks (guywade)
My dad has a set on his 97 GMC (Vortec 350 + Whipple Supercharger, Mesa Headers, dual Flowmasters) Huge improvement over the stockers, of course they should be on a truck! Anyway, I have Bilsteins on my GN, similar ride considering the vast difference in vehicles. We bought them about the same time and compared them side by side prior to installing, both are well made, similar grade materials etc. I think the IAS are a bit more $$$ than Bilsteins. You can get Bilsteins at autozone, around $60 if I remember correctly, they order them but usually get them overnight.
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 13,717
Likes: 5
From: RI
Re: Edelbrock IAS Shocks (94 Red Roadster)
Quote: Can I retro an FX3 system?
________________________________________ __________________
YES YOU CAN RETRO TO FX3. Anyone who says different is wrong. I have done it to my car. Email for any information you may need.
Chris
[Modified by kittmaster, 7:40 AM 1/23/2003]
________________________________________ __________________
YES YOU CAN RETRO TO FX3. Anyone who says different is wrong. I have done it to my car. Email for any information you may need.
Chris
[Modified by kittmaster, 7:40 AM 1/23/2003]
