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thunderzy
04-13-2008, 09:08 AM
trying to decide on a suspension package for my project. tell me what you think about these two packages. the car currently has a 403 olds, but i would like to swap in a big block in the near future. My goal is to get the suspension sorted out first!

this is the Hotchkis system
http://www.hotchkis.net/p-510-70-81-f-body-tvs-system-small-block.aspx

This is the Pro-Touring Fbody system. I would choose the Gt system
http://www.pro-touringf-body.com/Suspension_kits.html

79T/Aman
04-14-2008, 01:02 PM
keep in mind that the 403 is lighter than a BBC or Pontiac engine so you will run into issues with the front springs height, our kit used different springs for those engines, here is a pic of a Camaro w/sb GT kit

thunderzy
04-14-2008, 03:07 PM
Do you recomend I go with the small block gt kit? I wont be swapping in a big block until next year, probably over the coming winter. When the big block is installed, can I simply switch the springs? Excuse the simple questions, this is my first project.

Thank you
Zack

79T/Aman
04-15-2008, 04:49 AM
do you have A/C? if so just get the BB kit it will just sit a bit higher untill you put in the BB

thunderzy
04-15-2008, 01:41 PM
I dont have A/C or heat!

79T/Aman
04-16-2008, 07:51 AM
well with the SB springs you can expect it to sit like this with the 403 no a/c