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09-27-2009 #1
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what leaf springs to use?
i am build 1978 chevy nova with 350cid 330hp HO with t45 5 speed. will be running cool ride air ride in the front, with rebuilt control arms with del-a- lum bushings, will be running 225/45/18 on the front and 255/45/18s in the back, this will mostly a street car with some track time. what leaf spring should i use? and where to get them from?
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10-08-2009 #2
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anyone?
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What kind of racing do you plan on? I'm a big fan of glass leafs if you don't plan on any drag racing with slicks.
Matt Jones
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I recently bought a set of the Hyperco leafs and will be giving them a shot. I'm thinking/hoping that pairing them with some decent adjustable shocks and a watts link will have a pretty good result.
Matt, sent you a pm in lieu of a thread jack.
Depending on your answer to Matt's question, which is a very important answer, Hotchkis, Global West or DSE are likely to have a spring that fits your intended use.Jeff K.
69 Camaro SS, 406 SBC, TKO600, 9" w/3.73 tru-trac, Speedtech Arms, AFX Spindles, Lee 670 Box, Baer GT front, C5Z rear. Hyperco Leafs w/ Fays2 Watts Link + Varishocks.
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auto cross, no drag racing for this one, got 79 nova for that 4.8lsx with 4 speed
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The Pozzi's have good luck with the Global West Cat5 leafs on their autocross wizard 2nd gen. Also, check out the Guldstrand website, they have some springs on there that may be a good option.
Jeff K.
69 Camaro SS, 406 SBC, TKO600, 9" w/3.73 tru-trac, Speedtech Arms, AFX Spindles, Lee 670 Box, Baer GT front, C5Z rear. Hyperco Leafs w/ Fays2 Watts Link + Varishocks.
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