View Full Version : Suspension advice from a Nova owner
BigBlockNova
02-12-2014, 01:44 PM
So I have a 1964 Nova with a Mustang II front end. I have a Ford 9" rear end with original suspension and a mini tub.
I'm looking to upgrade my suspension to handle corners on occasional track days. I have searched around on the internet and found a few 4 link set ups for the rear end but i'm not too sure what is better for what I am trying to accomplish.
Also, is there anything I can do to upgrade the Mustang II front end to stiffen up the suspension or just in general to take to the track occasionally?
I'm just trying to get the best results out of a classic.
Thanks for the help.
dairdvl
02-12-2014, 05:40 PM
hey there and welcome. i would recommend talking to my good friend Mark at SC&C he is a suspension guru and would love to talk to you.
tell him Dave Schaeffer sent you. i installed his stage two front end kit and he is ordering me my rear suspension this week. i went with Chassisworks G-link
71RS/SS396
02-13-2014, 05:43 AM
I'll preface this by saying I don't believe in posting negative feedback about a companies product unless it's dangerous to use so please don't publicly ask whose kit was under it
We just finished updating our 67 with all DSE suspension and it's light years better than the brand x Mustang II based clip and 4 link that was under it.
The biggest problem besides the poor geometry of the M II based kits is the lack of bolt-on sway bar options. These cars need significant chassis and body stiffening because they flex badly, they will flex even with a moderate cage. We double stacked the door bars similar to the Tiger cage and also put tubing in the rockers in addition to the subframe connectors, which stiffened the car tremendously. With all that being said high quality double adjustable shocks make a big difference in maximizing what you already have. The front springs are likely way too soft for performance driving since most of these kits are sprung soft to provide a nice ride on the street.
Do you have a big block like your screen name suggests? If so you will likely always fight push with all that weight up front and the fact that you can't fit much tire under the front of these cars without modifying the wheel openings.
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