 Springing a 3.2 conversion, Need numbers for the rear |
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 Apr 29 2015, 04:44 PM
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can't remember  Group: Members Posts: 3,187 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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I have gotten to the point where I need to consider the spring rate. The rear trailing arms are in with true 5 lug hubs, 911 brakes, and some reinforcement. The shocks are bilstein sport. It is a road car with 16 in wheels running no flares so the tire size will be 205.
I have the original springs from the 1972 four cylinder donor. So ladies and gentlemen, please help me with shopping, or not shopping. Thank you! |
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| pcar916 |
Apr 30 2015, 03:26 PM
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Is that a Lola? Group: Members Posts: 1,523 Joined: 2-June 05 From: Little Rock, AR Member No.: 4,188 Region Association: None
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23mm torsions 22mm sway bar Bilstein sports Rear 200# on Coleman adjusters Koni yellow adj. No sway bar Elephant bronze on both ends Obviously I like a kart. But that 3.6 is heavy and the 200's are the minimum I want back there. The "featherweight" 2.7 was good with #180's but they weren't stiff enough for the 3.6. The LSD has changed things and either I'll go up to 250's or add a small rear sway bar to dial in a little bit more stiffness... just not at the same time. Good Luck |
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| tomrev |
Apr 30 2015, 04:04 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 231 Joined: 25-February 14 From: N. Mich. Member No.: 17,037 Region Association: None |
I'm running 205/16's with 200 lb. small diameter springs, and Bilstein shocks, and adj. perch's. 19mm front bars.
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May 7 2015, 07:25 PM
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can't remember Group: Members Posts: 3,187 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(tomrev @ Apr 30 2015, 03:04 PM)  I'm running 205/16's with 200 lb. small diameter springs, and Bilstein shocks, and adj. perch's. 19mm front bars. Wow! Those are a lot of replies and all useful. I am building a street car, that I hope to tour with. The hope is that it will look a lot like the original 1.7 car, with normal body work, bumpers and trim. I think the sail is going to be painted. Planning on adding some modern conveniences with a console so it will cruise always wit a quickness, but without attracting attention. I am now leaning towards the narrow springs with anodized adjustable perches. |
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worn Springing a 3.2 conversion Apr 29 2015, 04:44 PM
mepstein I bought a set of 165. But it's just a guess.... Apr 29 2015, 05:08 PM Cairo94507 I just bought a set of 140 pound progressives for ... Apr 29 2015, 05:30 PM ConeDodger 200 or more. If it's harsh, consider your bush... Apr 29 2015, 05:31 PM
SirAndy 200 or more. If it's harsh, consider your bush... Apr 29 2015, 08:20 PM Krieger I run 225 on the rear with 21 mm upfront. Elephant... Apr 29 2015, 05:37 PM larryM I run 200's on KoniSports - it's a race ca... Apr 29 2015, 05:46 PM MoveQik Guess I'm a softie.....I run 140's and lov... Apr 29 2015, 05:59 PM Kansas 914 F
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I have gotten to the point where I need to consid... Apr 30 2015, 11:23 AM slivel I'm running 450 front and 400 rear on track on... Apr 30 2015, 01:27 PM Steve Dumb question is the spring rate the same on Weltm... Apr 30 2015, 01:47 PM |
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