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Old 12-26-2008, 10:51 PM
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Default Suspension Setup to support 400rwhp

If there is already a thread on this, my apologies, I couldn't find it. What sort of suspension upgrades would I need to put th power to the ground on my 2002 GT (with a planned 400rwhp.. don't worry, I have that part figured out). Thanks for the help!
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Old 12-27-2008, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by thunderhorse
If there is already a thread on this, my apologies, I couldn't find it. What sort of suspension upgrades would I need to put th power to the ground on my 2002 GT (with a planned 400rwhp.. don't worry, I have that part figured out). Thanks for the help!
Drag, road race, street or combination?
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Old 12-28-2008, 04:33 PM
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Strictly a street application. I'm just looking for the best way to put it down.
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Old 12-28-2008, 06:00 PM
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I have 400 rwhp and love my suspension setup with a manual and 4.10s. I have new Tokico struts in front and shocks in the back with lowered Tokico springs. I did not need caster/camber plates as my drop is 1.75 in front and 1.50 in the rear. I got them on ebay as a complete kit for $379. A must is welded sub-frame connectors (I have maximum sports full length), and of course wider tires 18" 265/35/18s.

I lower center of gravity and welded subframes makes it like another car. I don't have lower control arms but here they would help as well. I hook really well in the street my only regret is I should have went with coil overs for the front to change height characteristics cause a 2" drop in the front looks nice.
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Old 12-28-2008, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by thunderhorse
Strictly a street application. I'm just looking for the best way to put it down.
I've your not going for a drag setup, I'd suggest some good upper & lower control arms, flsfc and sticky tires at minimum.
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