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what is so good about using 4cyl front springs?

Old 10-18-2007, 03:36 PM
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Default what is so good about using 4cyl front springs?

i see ppl using 4cyl springs in their 5.0s but why are the good to have in there?is there any gain to doign it bsides the stance of the car?
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Old 10-18-2007, 03:39 PM
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soft springs....they transfer weight quicker to the rear making for better traction
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Old 10-18-2007, 03:44 PM
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im guessing it gives the front end a lower stance as well
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Old 10-18-2007, 04:39 PM
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its a drag racing thing we do... i have them up front. front sits SLIGHTLY lower, come to think of it, my front didnt lower at all, but i got them new. but the real reason, is so a stock motor/geared car can launch like this...



its fun when ppl are in your car, and swear that its pulling the front wheel off the ground, lol
much more weight transfer...= better hook
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Nice.
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Old 10-18-2007, 05:27 PM
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Default RE: what is so good about using 4cyl front springs?

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its a drag racing thing we do... i have them up front. front sits SLIGHTLY lower, come to think of it, my front didnt lower at all, but i got them new. but the real reason, is so a stock motor/geared car can launch like this...



its fun when ppl are in your car, and swear that its pulling the front wheel off the ground, lol
much more weight transfer...= better hook
Damn, I can do that w/ the stock 5.0 springs and suspension!
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Old 10-18-2007, 06:06 PM
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are u lined up with a dualie diesel? hah
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Old 10-18-2007, 08:49 PM
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lol pro... you have just a little more hp/tq then me [8D]lol... imagine how ur car would launch w. 4banger springs...
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Old 10-18-2007, 08:50 PM
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its a drag racing thing we do... i have them up front. front sits SLIGHTLY lower, come to think of it, my front didnt lower at all, but i got them new. but the real reason, is so a stock motor/geared car can launch like this...



its fun when ppl are in your car, and swear that its pulling the front wheel off the ground, lol
much more weight transfer...= better hook
My stock 5.0 just wildly spins instead of hooking up like that. Though I'mgoing for more of aroad racing type setup in the future.
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Old 10-18-2007, 08:57 PM
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mine used to be like that, now i cant even dump the clutch in 2nd to burn out, it just hooks and bogs, on street tires, didnt used to do that...

there are downsides, like the body roll, but i can deal with it... id rather hook and go straight then take turns at 120, lol but thats just me

if u want handling, do not get these springs
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