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Author Topic: Which spring rate for front coilovers? coupe5oh ¯ Member # 10411 posted                              street/strip 96gt, already have TeamZ rear relocated uppers, DA lowers, strange 10way adjustable, and TeamZ stock location drag springs. Going to be ordering the TeamZ metal matrix k-member, A arms, and coil overs. Going to be running strange 10ways up front but need to select a spring rate for the coil over. Also I've heard of rims rubbing on the spring with to wide of a front wheel? I have OEM 18x9.5 2000 cobra Rs, will I have clearance issues? -------------------- R.I.P Willie Guzman (5ltrsvt) 96 4.6- H/C/I 5.3 LS swap 95 5.0- SOLD 94 5.0- SOLD Posts: 2288 | From: Hayward | Registered: Oct 2010  |  : 1fastmach1 ¯ Member # 10137 posted                              14" height and 150 spring rate -------------------- REDLINE MOTORSPORTS CC EST 2011 1993 CHP sold 2004 mach 1 408 Windsor n20 fed R.I.P. JORGE GUTIERREZ JR 6/13/1982- 11/05/2013 Posts: 2592 | From: clawwwitter to 7th st | Registered: Jul 2010  |  : Boss 327 ¯ Member # 9143 posted                              I have the 14" spring setup but I read team z said most racers are moving away from 14" springs and having great results. Spring rate will depend on a few factors. With your setup I would probably run a 175 or 200. http://www.dragzine.com/tech-stories/brakes-suspension/top-10-stock-suspension-tips-from-team-z-motorsports/ [ 2015-03-26, 09:42 AM: Message edited by: Boss 327 ] -------------------- "You'll never truly understand building engines until you can make power N/A. FI overshadows an engines defficiency." Al Papito Posts: 1789 | From: East Bay | Registered: May 2009  |  : 5.0 LsX ¯ Member # 10017 posted                              for drag racing 12" 150/lb. will depend on the front end weight too, for a smother ride I went with 175/lb with good results -------------------- 91' Notch Posts: 1260 | Registered: May 2010  |  :

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