Posted by Charlie (IP: 172.155.29.58) on October 25, 2000 at 19:04:45:
In Reply to: front springs posted by rickyracer on October 25, 2000 at 01:09:31:
Hey, I can't speak for all springs but the V8 springs I had were VERY different, the coils were 1/8 thicker and the springs were actually shorter than the I6 springs so its not that the I6 springs were just worn out. -CP
: Hate to break this to you'll, but in most cases they're the same springs. Only certain models, mostly 4dr with A/Cs & V-8s had different springs. Checked part numbers, and coil specs, they never lie. Problem is you have old springs and you're adding more weight. For a little racing set of springs, get the factory weaker springs from a local parts stores. You have to look at free height and weight rating. Coil # & diameter of coils is the factor. Think about this, if you go to headers, aluminum manifold, you have reduced the weight of the V-8. 302 only weights about 450 lbs. Then get rid of the power steering, a few fiberglass parts, you end up weighing the same or less then the 6 cyl. Mavericks/comets just didn't have allot of spring options.
: : Lets hear everyones opinion. When performing a V8 swap into a 6 cyl chassis, do you really need to change springs if they are in good condition?