can i use the same susupension for a few months if i am going from a 4cyc to an 8cyc and what are the gears usuall7 in a 88 4 cycl rear end
matt

 

i dont recommend you to use the stock 4 banger suspension witha V8. Also the rear should be changed too bc the 4 banger has a 7.5 rear end and the V8 has a 8.8

 

The 4cyl suspension should be fine with a V8. Many drag racers change to the 4 banger springs so they launch harder. They are softer so you wont have a great handling car but its not dangerous. Like stanglx said the 7.5 is pretty weak but i bet it would last for a few months if you are not too hard on it. Dont drop the clutch at every stop light and for sure dont drag race with slicks of any kind.

 

7.5 rear end .....it took me 64,000 miles to break it in my 83gt...