Talk torsions and springs. Options

[gnomefabtech]

Hello all-

So, I'm finally able to turn my attention to the suspension on my car now that it's running.

The car was hacked for a v8 when I got it and I have instead done my Hayabusa engine swap. I'll have to make a separate thread on the adaptor setup, but it's mounted north south and uses the original 901 trans. Dynos at about 300whp with turbo. 2k lbs overall weight. Narrow body.

The PO added some crazy stiff rear springs on coilover sleeves and they need to go. Also the front is way too stiff. It's all 911 front suspension and brake parts.

Questions:

I'm thinking about 140# springs in the back, but how long a spring should I use. 14"? 12"? Helper springs?

In the front I think it might have like 21mm bars, and that's way too stiff. Are normal 19mm 911 bars soft enough for a street driven 914? Or are there thinner 911 compatible bars?

Thanks!

[Root_Werks]

I went down to 110lb springs in the rear of my six conversion. As far as I know, front are stock 914-4 torsion bars. I like this combo for street use. The 914 will actually take some bumps and potholes in stride instead of bouncing and skipping across the road.

I think it really depends on your intended use for the 914. Drive it or race it?

I ditched beating the crap out of myself, passenger and car a long time ago.

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