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Topic: Springs??????
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Mustang66
Journeyman Posts: 48
From: Tuttle Okla
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 11-13-2002 11:11 AM
   
I have just put a 351w in my 66 mustang. I want the car to handle well and run at the track well to. I know I can't have the best of both but now that I have to buy new front and back springs what set up would be good for me? BTW the car had a 6cyl in it to start. I have all the 5 lug stuff for the front and a new 8 inch in the back.------------------
66 coupe 351W C-6 100hp NO2
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rockafellz
Gearhead Posts: 1291
From: San Lorenzo, CA, USA
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 11-13-2002 11:35 AM
620lb. springs ($60-$100) in the front. You could opt for the variable rate Eibach springs but they're more expensive ($150+).5 leaf - leaf springs (standard,mid,reverse). I'll have some near new 5 leaf reverse eyes for sale soon.  Make sure you've got all your ball joints and bushing in top order. Also, do you want it to handle well in autocross, circle or drag? Erik [This message has been edited by rockafellz (edited 11-13-2002).]
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Mario428
Journeyman Posts: 61
From: Charlottetown, PEI, Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 11-13-2002 01:07 PM
I will assume you are talking drag racing when you talk track so IMHO I would suggest the lightest springs you can find up front and if you want it to turn corners on the street put a big stiff sway bar on. The sway bar can be easily unhooked at the dragstip for best launch.
Same applies for the rear but may be more difficult to do.
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Mustang66
Journeyman Posts: 48
From: Tuttle Okla
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 11-13-2002 01:23 PM
Yes drag racing is what I'm going to but I want to be able to go crusing in it to.Thanks for your help.------------------
66 coupe 351W C-6 100hp NO2
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